The War on Cars
RE-RELEASE: The High Cost of Free Parking with Donald Shoup
Feb 8, 2025
Donald Shoup, a celebrated urban planner and professor emeritus at UCLA, shares his insights on parking policies and their profound effects on cities. He critiques minimum parking requirements that inflate housing costs and worsen climate issues. Shoup advocates for a movement to eliminate these subsidies, emphasizing flexible planning models and parking benefit districts. The discussion highlights innovative solutions for a fairer commuting experience, including 'parking cash out,' and underscores the need for equitable reform in urban spaces.
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- Minimum parking requirements inflate housing costs and exacerbate urban sprawl, worsening congestion and environmental issues in cities.
- A movement to eliminate these outdated parking mandates is gaining traction, demonstrating the potential for improved urban experiences and efficiency.
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The Impact of Parking on Urban Planning
Parking requirements significantly influence urban design, often elevating housing costs and exacerbating urban sprawl. They dictate how much parking developers must include, which can lead to unnecessary construction and higher prices for housing and goods. The requirements often stem from outdated practices rather than actual demand, with no empirical basis guiding the standards set for different land uses. Consequently, these regulations not only complicate the development process but also contribute to environmental issues, such as increased congestion and air pollution.
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