Opening a little reply chain here for the active mods (@sga013@lemmy.world, @NickwithaC@lemmy.world, and I) to discuss whether this violates rule a), "Posts must be uplifting". I think a pretty good argument can be made here that it is uplifting and the article presents this argument. Since the contention isn't whether this is schadenfreude (commenters don't seem to think so) but whether this is good, I believe the upvoters also agree this is uplifting.
sorry being very late to reply, been busy with life and flu. well, non objectively speaking, i dislike cars, so i am happy, less parking more housing, but from a existing car owners pov, it is bad (as other comments say). i think we should leave it as is for now. majority of fedi folks also dislike cars so they upvoted
I'm not sure how this uplifting? Without adequate public transit, or at least massively improved walkability it will cause private lots will charge more and just make it harder to get places including your home.
I'm sure property developers are thrilled though. I can understand that perspective. They're gonna save so much money flooding the neighborhoods with street parking.
Yeah, as someone who lives in a neighborhood that's currently being threatened with infill redevelopment it's not uplifting news. The neighborhood was not designed with car-free or high-density living in mind, public transit access is poor and shops are not nearby. So if a house gets replaced with an eight-family dwelling without garage space that means eight cars parking on the street. There's simply not enough street available for everyone to do that.
I'm all for low-income housing and less reliance on cars, but it's important to account for the full context of the situation instead of ramming through partial solutions that only make things worse. That way you turn people against stuff. In my city I've seen half-assed initiatives for bike lanes and reducing single-use plastic that ended up intensely unpopular and I suspect harmed those things more in the long run.
Yea this is a very bad idea.
I have friends in NC, visit them occasionally, this is not going to work, and just cause more problems.
Good job idiots pushing this in a place where it won't just not help, but will significantly increase problems.
there's always the bike. i think our perspective differs a lot as those fortunate enough to be housed. having more people in place brings them together, and it's only those who don't have cars that would buy housing without parking. the ladder has steps.
This sort of shit just normalises the reduction of what the least advantaged in society should expect, and is a root justification to inflate the price of all real estate.
Even if an occupant doesn’t have a personal vehicle, a vehicle accessible lot is indispensable for visitors or personal storage.
often eliminating parking minimums are a necessary step towards better pub transit, but "environmentalists" is also often a disguise for NIMBYs
edit: forgot to add "eliminating" 🤦♂️
Welcome to /c/UpliftingNews (rules), a dedicated space where optimism and positivity converge to bring you the most heartening and inspiring stories from around the world. We strive to curate and share content that lights up your day, invigorates your spirit, and inspires you to spread positivity in your own way. This is a sanctuary for those seeking a break from the incessant negativity and rage (e.g. schadenfreude) often found in today's news cycle. From acts of everyday kindness to large-scale philanthropic efforts, from individual achievements to community triumphs, we bring you news—in text form or otherwise—that gives hope, fosters empathy, and strengthens the belief in humanity's capacity for good, from a quality outlet that does not publish bad copies of copies of copies.
Here in /c/UpliftingNews, we uphold the values of respect, empathy, and inclusivity, fostering a supportive and vibrant community. We encourage you to share your positive news, comment, engage in uplifting conversations, and find solace in the goodness that exists around us. We are more than a news-sharing platform; we are a community built on the power of positivity and the collective desire for a more hopeful world. Remember, your small acts of kindness can be someone else's big ray of hope. Be part of the positivity revolution; share, uplift, inspire!