Forced by state, Albany proposes parking reforms

With an eye toward being more environmentally conscientious, Albany is repealing parking standards citywide and establishing caps on how many parki...

May 4, 2023
3:38 AM

With an eye toward being more environmentally conscientious, Albany is repealing parking standards citywide and establishing caps on how many parking spots can be built — if developers want to build them at all. The reforms are prompted by the state's new Climate-friendly and Equitable Community rules. The idea is to dissuade the use of cars to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, in part by reducing future access to parking. That in turn, encourages residents to walk, bike or ride transit more often.

Shayla Escudero