It was a November afternoon in Queens and Jie Zou was looking for a parking spot.
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Transit, by Richard Wilbur
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pickNot since Suburban Nation have I read a book that so clearly explains and illustrates how land-use regulations -- some well-intentioned and some the result of greed -- have so drastically shaped our landscape and our lifescapes. A must-read for anyone who has ever complained about about parking.
pickThis engagingly written book explores the ways that parking affects our lives and cities. For example, minimum parking space requirements raise costs and make it harder to build affordable housing, while free curbside parking can increase traffic congestion. There are no easy fixes in our car-centric society, but it is crucial to think about the implications of parking for walkability, traffic flow, climate change and urban planning in general.
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