Typically, the thought of converting an old subway tunnel into parking would send shivers down the spines of urbanists. But this project may be a surprisingly beneficial way to catalyze redevelopment in Rochester, New York’s recovering downtown.
Read MoreA new comprehensive inventory of parking in five U.S. cities provides yet more persuasive evidence: we have built way too much parking, and it is a huge drag on the fiscal solvency and the vitality of our cities and towns.
Read More“I'm honestly not sure if I should support this trend or fight it.”
Read MoreParking minimums might sound dull, but they have an enormous impact on the financial success of your city and understanding why is crucial.
Read MoreHartford got rid of parking minimums. So can your city.
Read MoreMost of the land in our cities sits vacant for large parts of the day. Is this the best use of our resources?
Read More…even when they get rid of a few parking spots in the process.
Read MoreYou can put up all the signs you want, but your community will still be vulnerable to a myriad of external shocks.
Read MoreStrong Towns member Justin Golbabai led his town toward a victory in reducing parking minimum laws.
Read MoreMy city wants to bulldoze a historic home for more parking. I did the math on what that would actually cost and how much it would really benefit us.
Read MoreCommunities across the country have found that resistance to parking minimum removals quickly fades when the facts are on the table and the benefits are made clear.
Read MoreCity councilor and Strong Towns member Andrew Rodriguez turned his city hall parking spot into a community park in Walnut, CA.
Read MoreThis is how you start (and win) a conversation about repealing minimum parking requirements.
Read MoreIt's time to push back against the typical media narratives about parking in our towns.
Read MoreHow can we make better use of a parking space? This little dog knows.
Read MoreTowns across the country are transforming unused parking into more productive developments that offer true benefits to a community, not just temporary car storage.
Read MorePlus 5 tips for repealing parking minimums in your community.
Read MoreThe right amount of parking is well-utilized and valuable. But too much is detrimental.
Read MoreDeveloper Monte Anderson discusses how parking minimums exclude small-scale developers and how to approach parking needs in an auto-centric area.
Read MoreWe don’t need a parking lot as badly as we need our city to become financially strong and healthy.
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