Today, Explained Parking is a lot
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May 19, 2023 
Henry Grabar, a reporter at Slate and author of "Paved Paradise," dives into the overlooked impact of parking on urban landscapes. He discusses how excessive parking mandates shape city design, hinder community projects, and contribute to pollution. Grabar shares the ideas of urban planner Donald Shoup, advocating for smarter parking policies that cater to communities rather than cars. The conversation also touches on the promise of electric vehicles, suggesting they could revolutionize how we think about urban parking in the future.
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Church Parking Struggle
- Pastor Nathan Carter couldn't buy his church in Chicago due to the city's parking requirements.
- He needed 18 more spaces, illustrating how parking rules can hinder development.
Parking Space Surplus
- The US has 1-2 billion parking spaces, 3-7 per vehicle.
- City planners aimed to solve downtown parking shortages, but overshot, creating vast empty spaces.
Parking's Downsides
- Excessive parking incentivizes driving and increases housing costs.
- It also makes walking, biking, and public transit less appealing.
