Supporters of the measure say it would contribute to economic development and make local development more affordable.
The city of Dallas could eliminate parking minimums, following in the footsteps of Austin and other cities, as part of an effort to improve land use efficiency, boost economic activity, and reduce the cost of new construction. A City Planning Commission committee voted unanimously in January to abolish minimum parking requirements, paving the way for approval by the city council.
As Ben Swanger explains in D Magazine, “Backers of eliminating parking requirements here in Dallas say the change will create a more walkable and affordable city. Areas of high demand and low availability would be able to add new dining and other concepts at sites that would not have been possible under existing guidelines.”
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Dallas Considers Nixing Parking Requirements
According to one local official, Dallas projects routinely build 20 to 30 percent more parking than they need, driving up the cost of housing and leading to unsustainable land use patterns.
Dallas Council Memo Suggests Ending Parking Requirements
City staff were asked to evaluate the potential for reducing parking and eliminating or altering minimum parking requirements.
Montana Bill Promotes Parking Reform
A bill before the Montana state senate would bar cities from requiring more than one parking spot per new housing unit.
Alabama: Trump Terminates Settlements for Black Communities Harmed By Raw Sewage
Trump deemed the landmark civil rights agreement “illegal DEI and environmental justice policy.”
Study: Maui’s Plan to Convert Vacation Rentals to Long-Term Housing Could Cause Nearly $1 Billion Economic Loss
The plan would reduce visitor accommodation by 25% resulting in 1,900 jobs lost.
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Restoring Northern India’s Himalayan ‘Water Temples’
Thousands of centuries-old buildings protect the region’s natural springs and serve as community wells and gathering places.
Milwaukee to Double Bike Share Stations
Bublr Bikes, one of the nation’s most successful, will add 500 new e-bikes to its system.
DC Extends Application Window for Outdoor Dining Permits
District restaurants will have until the end of November to apply, but businesses with permits in rush hour parking lanes must end operations on July 31.
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