Catie Gould

Cities and states are reducing or eliminating minimum parking requirements to address housing shortages, with Columbus, Ohio, having enacted the first such rules in 1923. Since 2017, 116 cities, including Baltimore and San Francisco, have removed parking minimums citywide, while 14 states have passed 34 related laws. Experts argue these reforms aim to lower housing costs and increase affordability, though opponents raise concerns about congestion and accessibility.

Cities and states are reducing or eliminating parking minimums to address housing shortages, as these requirements increase development costs and hinder project feasibility. Since 2017, over 116 cities, including Baltimore and Denver, have removed such mandates, while 14 states have enacted 34 related laws. Critics argue reforms may worsen congestion and reduce accessibility, but proponents highlight affordability and efficiency gains.

Cities and states are reducing or eliminating minimum parking requirements to address housing shortages and lower development costs. Since 2017, 116 cities, including Baltimore and San Francisco, have removed such mandates, while 14 states have enacted 34 related laws. Critics argue this may worsen congestion and harm accessibility for some groups, but proponents highlight affordability and project feasibility benefits.

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.