Parking Rules Are Changing Fast | Spokane News

Parking rules that once forced apartment buildings and restaurants to provide massive amounts of off-street parking are now being rolled back across the U.S. as cities battle housing shortages. Since 2019, 14 states have passed laws easing parking mandates, and over 100 cities have eliminated them entirely—driven by the need to cut costs, boost affordability, and build more homes. While critics worry about traffic and accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities, the movement has gained surprising support from developers and environmentalists alike. California led the charge in 2023 with a statewide ban near transit, followed by Oregon, Virginia, and North Carolina—all aiming to make housing more accessible and affordable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c7a8a777d598fdb