Tag: municipal
Dallas officials revisit parking policies to revitalize downtown
In downtown Dallas, perception doesn’t match reality: officials regularly hear complaints about lack of parking in the area, but a 2011 study found that more than 7,000 spaces sit unoccupied during peak hours. That discrepancy is causing policymakers and developers alike to revisit the city’s parking policies. “People don’t go to a location just because […]
Sustainable parking? Catering to commuters and the environment
Whether it’s a major city, popular beach or densely packed college town, sustainable parking comes down to being friendly to the environment, as well as those who work, visit and live nearby. Since parking contributes to greenhouse gasses, sprawl, erosion, and creates giant heat sinks, it’s hard to turn into a plus for the planet. […]
Starved for student parking in Morristown, NJ
Last week New Jersey student Vincent Leahey demonstrated yet again the greater interest American youth are taking in politics. The vice president of Morristown High School’s senior class strode to the mic at a town council hearing to talk about student parking, a subject that has disgruntled Leahey’s classmates. Since the council approved an ordinance […]
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