Parking lots
Basics
How Phoenix’s ‘Invisible’ Parking Lots Are Making Its Heat Problems Worse
How did parking lots swallow one of America's hottest cities — and make it even hotter?
May 26, 2026
Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism
Zoning and transportation are two sides of the same coin.
April 1, 2026
Friday Video: We’re All Paying For ‘Free’ Parking, Whether Or Not We Drive
Parking mandates aren't the only reason why your city has so much asphalt. Check out the hidden reason why so many businesses build way more parking than they need.
August 1, 2025
A Sustainable Transportation Advocate’s Defense of Trunk-or-Treat
Urbansists' favorite Halloween tradition is bemoaning the rise of "trunk-or-treat" events. But what if the car-centric holiday tradition could be used to combat car dependency?
October 31, 2024
Eight Ways To Reimagine Parking Spaces
This Park(ing) Day, 175 groups across multiple countries transformed curbside parking stalls into bedrooms, terraces, living spaces and more.
October 3, 2024
Study: People Want to Pay for Parking Separately From Rent
Most U.S. apartment complexes bundle the costs of parking and housing together — whether or not residents actually own a car and use that space. New research suggests that tenants might be open to a change.
August 19, 2024
How Even Modest Reductions in Parking Can Slash Your Rent
Excess parking is costing renters dearly, even if they don't drive — and in New Jersey, a small tweak in local zoning codes save them over a thousand dollars a year.
November 1, 2023
Why Legislatures Across the US Are Challenging Parking Mandates More Than Ever Before
Parking reform is gaining momentum across the U.S. Here are a few recent victories.
July 27, 2023
The Brake: Henry Grabar on How Parking Explains the World
Today, we sit down (in person!) with Slate's Henry Grabar to talk about his new book on parking — which we believe will be a powerful tool for activists and politicians who want to make the world a better place.
May 23, 2023
As Cities Eliminate Parking Minimums, Congress Considers Getting in on the Reform
“Across the country, more and more cities are finding a simple way to lower housing costs: increase downtown development anchored in public transit and improve the environment by removing mandatory parking minimums,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
May 18, 2023
