More developers kick parking lots to the curb

In Denver, D4 Urban leased mostly studio and one-bedroom apartments, with a 1 to 1 parking space to unit.,D4 Urban LLC
In Denver, D4 Urban leased mostly studio and one-bedroom apartments, with a 1 to 1 parking space to unit.,D4 Urban LLC

By Esther Fung | The Wall Street Journal

Bad news for car owners: Developers in more U.S. cities are reducing the amount of parking spaces included in new projects as local authorities seek to encourage the use of mass transit and free up space for parks, housing or other uses.

In San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood, architecture and development company Jonathan Segal FAIA ruffled feathers of nearby residents after it revealed plans to build an eight-story, 35-unit apartment complex with no parking spaces. Without the added costs of a garage, the studio units of around 400 square feet apiece would be more affordable, the firm said.

Continued:

Share this!

Additional Articles

New home sales post solid gain in March

By NAHB Despite higher interest rates last month, new home sales rose in March due to limited inventory of existing homes. However, the pace of new home sales will be under pressure in April as mortgage rates moved above 7% this

Read More »
News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.

September 2016
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930