I do think removing parking restrictions is hugely beneficial for communities (allowing developers to add more or less as they see appropriate for their situati

I do think removing parking restrictions is hugely beneficial for communities (allowing developers to add more or less as they see appropriate for their situation). I'd recommend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_High_Cost_of_Free_Parking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_High_Cost_of_Free_Parking for some more background here. Congestion pricing is another thing that really does overall improve the quality of life. The problem with offering free public parking or trying to force developers to make free parking is that it is not free for the community at large. My own parents (who I love) live by the beach in LA, and they have 3 cars for 2 people. The only reason they do this is because parking on the street is free. Parking is crowded, and 1-2 cars can't park at the beach because my parents are taking 1-2 slots they could have. And this is multiplied across the whole community. I also am against parking maximums, which are starting to pop up. People should be able to decide what is the right amount of parking for their home or business.