Among many of the authors' observations in this narrative about the location of facilities is:
"As authorities began requiring downtown buildings to provide their own parking spaces, churches found suburban locations more affordable. Small urban churches were especially vulnerable to these “parking minimums,” contributing to the suburban church growth phenomenon."
https://byfaithonline.com/how-city-planning-impacts-congregations/
Author Leah Farish concludes with "Four ways for churches to become better neighbors".
Rachel Cywinski