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Landscaped Parking Reserves

Posted on January 29, 2010 at 3:22 pm. Written by Kit Un

Pave it when, and if, you need it One way to reduce paved surfaces while addressing uncertainty about parking demand is to require or allow new developments to pave a […]

Local Examples: Flexible Parking Requirements

Posted on January 29, 2010 at 3:13 pm. Written by Kit Un

Local Example – Newton, MA: Reduced Requirements for Low-Income and Elderly Housing City of Newton: REVISED ORDINANCES OF NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 2001 PART II. REVISED ORDINANCES, Chapter 30. Zoning ARTICLE III. […]

Parking Spillover

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:48 pm. Written by Kit Un

Spillover: Vehicles parked where they’re not wanted When there is a shortage of parking available in one area or for a particular use, drivers may end up parking where they […]

Oversupply: Parking Taking up Valuable Space

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:41 pm. Written by Kit Un

What’s the Problem? Parking lots do not generate commercial activity, and too much parking restricts the amount of land that can be devoted to restaurants, retail spaces, offices, and residences. […]

Not Enough Parking Downtown

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:40 pm. Written by Kit Un

What’s the Problem? A successful downtown will often generate a high demand for parking – a positive sign, but also a potential problem. Parking shortages in a busy downtown area […]

How much parking to require?

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:36 pm. Written by Kit Un

Deciding on Needs Determining the right amount of parking is always a delicate balancing act, between the need for access in an auto-oriented world and the desire to minimize traffic […]

Financing Public Parking

Posted on January 18, 2010 at 5:35 pm. Written by Kit Un

Finding the funds when you really do need more parking Effectively managing the existing parking supply and providing other travel options besides the single occupant auto should be the first […]

Background: Mortgage Foreclosure Timeline

Posted on January 12, 2010 at 2:17 pm. Written by Kit Un

Day 1: 90 Day Notice of Acceleration is sent. (Formerly 30 days.) This means that the entire mortgage debt will be due in 90 days if you do not become […]

Best Practices and Legal Resources for Strengthening Neighborhoods

Posted on January 12, 2010 at 9:58 am. Written by Kit Un

Best Practices for Strengthening Neighborhoods Foreclosures negatively impact neighborhoods. As property-tax revenues decline, it is harder for municipalities to provide good schools, police protection, and other services. Local governments have […]

Background: Property Tax Foreclosure Timeline

Posted on January 12, 2010 at 9:56 am. Written by Kit Un

When homeowners fail to pay property taxes, a municipality may place a tax lien on the property and possibly offer the property up for sale at an auction to help […]