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In an attempt to reduce America's dependence on cars, U.S. cities like Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; and Anchorage, Alaska; have begun to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new developments. Developers and transportation activists argue these requirements drive up construction costs and harm public transit, but neighborhood groups in cities where changes are being considered worry this will lead to clogged streets, leaving residents with no place to park their cars.

Should Central Mass. cities eliminate minimum parking requirements for new developments?
No, having parking is an essential part of any new development. (60%, 106 VOTES)
No, but cities should lower the number of parking spaces required. (13%, 23 VOTES)
Yes, but only in places where public transportation is already reliable. (10%, 17 VOTES)
Yes, lower costs for development is helpful and could lead to more projects. (7%, 12 VOTES)
Yes, society needs to ease its dependence on cars. (11%, 20 VOTES)
Poll Description

In an attempt to reduce America's dependence on cars, U.S. cities like Austin, Texas; San Jose, California; and Anchorage, Alaska; have begun to eliminate minimum parking requirements for new developments. Developers and transportation activists argue these requirements drive up construction costs and harm public transit, but neighborhood groups in cities where changes are being considered worry this will lead to clogged streets, leaving residents with no place to park their cars.

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