Parking: If you build it, will they come?

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Feb 17, 2025
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In many cities in developing countries, parking is becoming a significant issue as cities urbanize and car ownership rises. Planners often respond by increasing parking spaces, but is that the best approach? A new World Bank report draws on ideas such as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and the "15-minute city" concept to explore how building fewer parking spaces could make cities more livable and vibrant.

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