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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You limit parking AND incentivize those other options.

If you build more garages, you get more cars. Its pretty simple.[/quote]

One incentive is for DC to do what jurisdictions like Arlington do, which is to restrict RPP for residents of new buildings constructed without parking!or with reduced parking.  That way, you eliminate the externality impact of large projects without parking placing even more demand on scarce street parking space and create incentives for transit use.  Developers who seek relief from parking requirements say that in buildings built near transit corridors, residents won’t have cars and will take transit and use ride share, so this holds them accountable for that promise.  Smart growth advocates contend that by eliminating off street parking requirements, building costs are reduced and passed along to buyers and tenants through more affordable housing prices, so notice of no RPP would seem to be a reasonable trade off for that price benefit.[/quote]

DC already does that for the most part. However, I would ask, why should a resident of a house be treated differently than a resident of an apartment building? YOU don't own the street and YOU are not entitled to be able to park your car in front of your house. If you want your own parking spot, put one on your property or clear out the garage you are likely not using.[/quote]

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