Patrick Siegman joins Wendy to reveal how parking policy secretly shapes housing, community, and urban life. Learn why small reforms can make cities more liveableand equitable.

Wendy talks with Patrick Siegman about the hidden impact of parking policy on housing, community, and urban life. From costly university garages to minimum parking rules that inflate rents, Patrick explains why rethinking parking matters for both cities and suburbs. He shares practical ways communities and planners can drive change, showing that even small shifts in policy can make neighbourhoods more liveable, equitable, and sustainable. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes far beyond cars, into the heart of how we design and live in our communities.

Check out our chat with Tony Jordan from PRN: https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tony-jordan-parking-reform-journey/

Find Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-siegman-412b33209/

Patrick’s website: www.siegman.biz

PRN’s website: www.parkingreform.org

A good article: https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/2022-10-shifting-gears-eliminating-off-street-parking-requirements/

Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound

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