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Poll: A Few Wealthy Loudmouths Want to Keep Mandatory Parking
Seventy-four percent of New York City voters support Mayor Adams's plan to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new housing developments, according to a new poll.
October 21, 2024
Opinion: It’s Time to Say ‘No’ to Car Drivers and ‘Yes’ to Ending Parking Mandates
Sometimes you need a car. And yes, there are gaps in public transportation. But that doesn’t mean we want the city to resign us all to life in transit deserts.
September 3, 2024
Queens BP Says ‘Yes’ to Adams Zoning Plan, But ‘No’ to Ending Costly Parking Mandates
Borough President Donovan Richards draws a hard line on parking mandates, recommending the city keep them in low-density areas.
August 27, 2024
Study: People Want to Pay for Parking Separately From Rent
Most U.S. apartment complexes bundle the costs of parking and housing together — whether or not residents actually own a car and use that space. New research suggests that tenants might be open to a change.
August 20, 2024
Council Trades Housing Affordability for Car Parking Near New Metro-North Stops
Council Member Kristy Marmorato wants more parking around new Bronx Metro-North stations.
August 7, 2024
SPLAT: Adams Administration’s Squeeze on Roadside Dining is Complete
In the end, outdoor dining sheds will occupy just 0.087 percent of the city's parking spaces.
August 5, 2024
City of Yes: Parking Mandates Have Shaped New York … For Worse
Mandated parking minimums have shaped the city since the 1950s, one Brooklyn block shows the impact of this restrictive zoning policy on the city's housing stock.
July 2, 2024
City of ‘No’: Community Board Members Don’t Want Newcomers Stealing ‘Their’ Parking
The road to more housing is paved with lots of people who don't want to give up parking, as the mayor is finding as his City of Yes plan goes forward.
May 10, 2024
DOT Official: All Our Free Parking Justifies Keeping Curb Space for EVs
If only someone could do something about the parking!
May 9, 2024
Supporters, Mayor Rally for ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Change as it Enters Public Review Phase
The mayor's signature zoning plan is ready for review by all 59 community board, plus the city's five borough presidents and then each Council member. Advocates are worried it will be watered down.
April 29, 2024
