That's how these kinds of regulations frequently get ratcheted up. A: "It's nice to have lots of parking available everywhere! Let's make it mandatory." B:"Bu

That's how these kinds of regulations frequently get ratcheted up. A: "It's nice to have lots of parking available everywhere! Let's make it mandatory." B:"But now everything is far apart, and I need a car to do anything." A:"Hm, good point. Well, then we will make sure there's even more parking than anybody ever needs, so it doesn't cost you anything to park anywhere." B:"What about letting the market decide?" A:"The market? Why do you hate the poor?!"