Re:U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
by hughesjj on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @02:20PM
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IDK, pure speculation, but maybe 'autoexec' isn't arguing in good faith here and may have a conflict of interest
Re:U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
by autoexec on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @02:26PM
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I really don't. I'm not even sure what kind of person would have a conflict of interest while supporting that we keep the requirement until actual alternatives are available to everyone.
While I have a car, and enjoy having one, and have a nice parking space in a heated underground garage, I also work remotely and don't drive all that much. I'm in a privileged position and could afford to uber (within the city anyway).
This is just a bad/non-solution to a very real problem that will do more harm than good.
Re:U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
by brewdad on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @02:59PM
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Do you pay for that spot? Would you keep the car if it was costing you $150/mo to park it there? If not, then removing parking minimums accomplishes exactly what it is intended to do.
Re:U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
by autoexec on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @05:17PM
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The cost of the spot is factored into the cost of the building so it still costs something, but even if it were a separate bill I'd still be stuck paying for it because I need a car and it has to go somewhere (plus I live in an area where it snows and don't want to get up at 5AM to move it every time that happens or scrape the ice off my windows/mirrors before I can leave).
Re:U.S. cities opt to ditch their off-street parking minimums
by jmye on Wednesday January 03, 2024 @03:33PM
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Assuming bad faith is somewhat ironic and kind of a crummy way to interact online. Do you not think it's conceivable that someone could possibly think this is a bad idea honestly?
London for example have buildings which are prohibited of having parking (or getting street permit). Providing an option not pay for parking space when buying an apartment is not that.