POLITICSMICHIGAN ADVANCE
To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums
Cities and states are reducing or eliminating parking minimums to address housing shortages, with over 34 laws enacted since 2019 and 116 cities removing requirements. Critics argue this could worsen congestion and affordability, while supporters claim it lowers development costs and eases housing crises.
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