Several Texas cities, including Dallas, are considering or have already eliminated minimum parking requirements for businesses and homes. Critics argue that these rules drive up housing costs, promote car dependency, and increase carbon emissions. Regional transportation planners are also exploring ways to improve connectivity between downtown Dallas, Fair Park, and Deep Ellum.
Most cities require homes and businesses to have parking. Critics say they drive up housing costs, foster car dependency and raise carbon emissions. https://t.co/r4XzuGxVGD
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Regional transportation planners are thinking through how to better link downtown Dallas to Fair Park through Deep Ellum, with the public’s help. https://t.co/xPK300ovNT
Why some Texas cities are scrapping their minimum parking rules https://t.co/HN8cLx6aSY
Another local gov seeing the harms of mandating parking lots & garages. https://t.co/IKckvMb8fP https://t.co/kcaZ7mUwon
City of Dallas considering eliminating parking minimums for businesses https://t.co/p2DnLEU1Vv
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Why some Texas cities are getting rid of their parking rules https://t.co/H3p90eT9CD via @TexasTribune