Re:The Prophet of Parking
by pkulak on Wednesday February 12, 2025 @09:32PM
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Near my house in Portland a 6-unit complex just went up on a lot that was vacant for at least a decade prior. Three blocks from there they are building at least twice as many units on what was an abandoned church and parking lot. Neither project provides any parking, and the units are cheap. Something like 320k for a brand new 1000 sq-ft build. Itβs so amazing.
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That's awesome! And, given current prices, a great opportunity for someone to own a home they otherwise might not have been able to.
Here's an article about some of the other things happening: https://www.sightline.org/2023/06/30/parking-mandates-are-va...
Does Portland have good public transport?
It's spread out but I found the bus system very usable when I visited.
Hit and miss. Good for North America, horrible compared to Europe. Where these are located, it's a bit of a train desert, but the bus system is pretty good. There are three lines within short walking distance, and they go to pretty good destinations, and trains.
But on the other end, there's still street parking, and it's plentiful. I'd say Portland is a good 1-car city, if you're a family. Lot's of stuff is one bus away, but you definitely get into situations where some appointment is 1:30 away by bus, 20 minutes by car, so it's nice to have options. If I was a bachelor, I'd be fine with no car, and using a bike or cab when needed.