The Mythical Parking Shortage: Why Provide Excess Parking?
Parking requirements are a principal difference between the New
Urbanism and the old, and a stronger determinant of urban form
than density or FAR. How can we accommodate the automobile while
allowing for good urban form? From innovative on-street parking
management solutions to the removal of off-street requirements,
this session explored tested approaches that provide developers
and city officials with new confidence in improving pedestrian-
oriented environments.  Patrick Siegman, Principal,
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates Brian O'Looney, Senior
Associate, Torti Gallas and Partners Mary Smith, Director of
Parking Consulting, Walker Parking Consultants Cole McDowell,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Five Star Real Estate,
Inc. Shannon Sanders McDonald, Author, Architect,, Book: "The
Parking Garage, Design and Evolution of a Modern Urban Form"
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