To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums

Cities and states are revisiting outdated parking requirements to boost housing availability, as rigid rules historically designed to support car culture have led to excessive parking spaces that consume valuable urban land. This shift aims to free up land for more housing units, addressing the growing demand and affordability issues. The change reflects a broader recognition of the need to accommodate modern transportation trends, including the rise of public transit and ridesharing, which challenge the necessity of large parking mandates.