Just Because You Can't Find a Place to Park Doesn't Mean There Aren't Too Many

[thelakelander]

A new analysis of 27 mixed-use areas finds that parking in U.S. metro areas is, on average, oversupplied by 65 percent.


Empty parking spaces on Ashley Street in downtown Jacksonville.

ERIC JAFFE

When we say we can't find anywhere to park, what we usually mean is we can't find a free or insanely cheap parking spot within spitting distance of our destination. As a nation of parkers we're all home run hitters who've forgotten what it's like to knock a single—or, as a closer metaphor, to draw a walk. The result is a misperception that parking is scarce despite the great deal of lots, street spaces, or garages that might exist a block or two away.

Full article: http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2015/01/just-because-you-cant-find-a-place-to-park-doesnt-mean-there-arent-way-too-many-parking-spots/384509/

[Know Growth]

....so much for highly touted "Mixed Used" Designation

"Mix It Up"; Land Use or Zone?