Strong Towns: 4 easy steps to squash the “There’s no parking” argument

BY NATHANIEL M. HOOD FOR STRONG TOWNS

I wish I had a bus ticket for every time I heard someone say this. Unless you’re Manhattan or San Francisco, it is fair to say you don’t have a parking problem. I take that back. You do have a parking problem – there’s too much of it.

Here is a quick how-to guide on dealing with those who claim your city or town lacks adequate parking.

1. Understand Perception

The easiest and most time-effective way of convincing your opposition is to have them acknowledge that the perception of parking availability is different than the reality. People come to the conclusion of parking scarcity for a good reason; many live elsewhere and only visit the city during peak periods or special events.

This mindset is beautifully captured by a recent Twitter exchange…

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