Guest post by Evan Goldin, Co-Founder / CEO of Parkade and a member of PRN’s Advisory Board. This post has been modified from the original version on Parkade’s blog. At Parkade, we believe parking in the United States leaves a lot to be desired — and we’re on a mission to fix it. Too much […]
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Parking reform is gaining traction across over 100 U.S. cities, with local officials increasingly recognizing its benefits. Despite widespread support, many hesitate due to political concerns and misconceptions. Effective communication can counter these myths, showing that reform eases parking challenges and promotes housing development, ultimately enhancing livability.
Local Leaders Know Parking Reform is a Good Idea. What’s Stopping Them? Read More »
Parking mandates impose a hidden “tax” on new housing, driving up costs and limiting affordability. A new analysis by MapCraft reveals how parking mandates widen the gap between construction costs and what median-income households can afford. Even reducing parking requirements from two stalls per unit to zero can slash needed subsidies by hundreds of dollars, freeing up funds to build more homes. Dive into the data to see how parking reform could unlock affordable housing in your city.
Mapping the “Parking Tax” on New Housing Read More »
Washington state recently enacted one of the most ambitious parking reforms with bipartisan supermajorities. SB 5184 caps parking mandates for housing, and eliminates them entirely for small businesses. Unlike other states, this victory isn’t tied to transit proximity, proving parking reform works in all communities. A coalition of 56+ groups, from unions to environmentalists, pushed it through with stories of how mandates inflate costs and stifle opportunity.
Washington’s Groundbreaking Parking Reform: The Details Read More »
The Aftermath of Parking Reform in Anchorage The day after a city repeals its mandatory parking minimums, it’s still the exact same city. Not a single parking space need be added or removed as a direct consequence of that simple policy change. For that reason, It’s vitally important for parking reformers to go back and
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