To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums

Cities and states are now rethinking mandatory parking minimums as a way to encourage more housing development. Historically, cities like Columbus, Ohio, started enforcing these minimums in the 1920s, which have only increased over time, often leading to underutilized parking spaces. This move to reduce these minimums aims to free up land for residential use, addressing the ongoing housing shortage. By allowing developers to use the land more efficiently, cities hope to increase the number of affordable housing units while promoting urban density.