To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums

Cities and states are rethinking parking minimums to promote more housing, a policy that originated in Columbus, Ohio, in 1923. Over decades, these requirements ballooned, with apartment buildings and restaurants needing more parking spaces than units. Now, many areas are reducing these mandates to free up land for housing rather than parking. This shift aims to tackle the housing shortage and make urban areas more livable, reflecting a broader trend in urban planning to prioritize people over cars.