Hassle free residential parking is a component in the growth of suburbs. If problems with street parking weren't bad enough, policies dealing with off street parking aren't much better. The theory of auto elimination has extended into building design. The City has required on site parking in their development regulations when new apartments are built. On site parking is regulated by a somewhat complex formula that delivers approximately 1.22 parking spaces per housing unit.
Developers view parking elimination as a way of saving money.
They can build more units in less space. They make no commitment to rent reduction. The parking elimination theorists willingly endorse the developers. The City also does not enforce that parking be included as part of the rent. In many areas cars are required to park on only one side of the street.