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Austin becomes the largest U.S. city to eliminate parking minimums in the city's zoning code

Austin becomes the largest U.S. city to eliminate parking minimums in the city's zoning code

November 30th, 2023
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In early November, Austin City Council voted 8-2 to make the mandatory installation of parking soon to be a thing of the past. The move is a culmination of a May resolution that require city planning staff to draft a "code amendment" that "removes parking requirements citywide."

"By embracing this change, Austin is now at the forefront of fostering company, eco-friendly development, reducing costs, making homes more obtainable, and commercial districts more vibrant and walkable," said Mateo Barnstone, Director at CNU-CTX. "Over time, this will incentivize the shift to alternative transportation options and transform parking areas into green spaces, housing, space for local businesses, and other community amenities, creating a better and more accessible city for all its residents."

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