Parking may be hard to come by in Seattle with new proposal
Mar 24, 2012, 10:15 AM | Updated: 11:26 am
Parking in Seattle may be difficult to come by in the near future if city leaders pass a new proposal barring builders from constructing parking spots. (AP Photo/File)
(AP Photo/File)
Parking in Seattle could get much worse if city planners get their way. A new proposal may no longer require builders to construct parking spots within city limits.
The proposal includes eliminating parking spot requirements for new buildings within three blocks of frequent transit spots. The idea is for people to use public transportation more frequently to discourage them from driving their own personal cars.
“If you can find that sweet spot where you provide enough parking but not too much parking, that’s what we’re aiming for,” city councilman Richard Conlin told King-TV on Friday.
The city currently requires developers to build parking for new developments downtown. The new proposal would do away with those requirements.
There are about 500,000 parking spots in Seattle currently.
A public hearing on the matter will be held Wednesday, March 28 at City Hall.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
