Re:LA’s new trains have not lessened the time spent stuck in...
by alistairSH on Friday February 07, 2020 @02:29PM
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Wholistic zoning changes might help...
Prioritize dense, mixed-use development within ~.5 miles of transit hubs. Every new subway/light-rail station should include rezoning with a focus on a livable mix of commercial, residential, and retail.
Remove parking minimums. Let the market determine how much parking is available and how much it costs. Plentiful, free parking is not a right.
Remove single-family zoning (allow accessory dwelling units and duplexes in existing SFH zones).
None of this will work overnight. It will take years. But, the basic goal is to make living near work achievable and desirable.
Prioritize dense, mixed-use development within ~.5 miles of transit hubs. Every new subway/light-rail station should include rezoning with a focus on a livable mix of commercial, residential, and retail.
Remove parking minimums. Let the market determine how much parking is available and how much it costs. Plentiful, free parking is not a right.
Remove single-family zoning (allow accessory dwelling units and duplexes in existing SFH zones).
None of this will work overnight. It will take years. But, the basic goal is to make living near work achievable and desirable.