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Parking is a lot

Today, Explained

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Parking Predicaments: Urban Planning Challenges

This chapter examines the struggles of a Chicago church congregation as they face city parking regulations that hinder their building aspirations. It discusses the historical evolution of parking space requirements in American cities and the unintended consequences of oversupply, impacting urban livability and transportation culture. The chapter also highlights the extreme consequences of parking disputes, arguing for a rethinking of urban planning policies that prioritize parking over community needs.

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