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Parking Mandates Are Being Repealed | Jersey News
Columbus, Ohio, started it in 1923—mandating off-street parking for new apartments. Over the decades, these rules exploded, now forcing restaurants and complexes to build far more parking than needed. But today, cities nationwide are reversing course, driven by skyrocketing housing costs and developer frustration. Parking mandates are eating into affordable housing budgets and blocking new projects. Surprisingly, developers and environmentalists are teaming up: developers want to free up land and cash for better amenities, while eco-groups see fewer lots mean cleaner waterways. Since 2019…
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