Parking mandates in Washington state

[ami...@willamettewatershed.com]

Hi, Land Use Action Team,

 

I wanted to share the following news with you, which I’ve taken from a recent Sightline e-newsletter:

 

“Earlier this month, Washington State passed the strongest statewide rollback of costly parking mandates in the country. It’s a big deal. This new law will lead to more homes in more shapes and sizes, revitalize main streets, reduce construction costs, and address the housing shortage head-on. For years, Sightline and other allies have been pushing for parking reform to alleviate the strain on our housing market. This isn’t just a policy win; it’s a testament to the power of evidence-driven advocacy, coalition-building, and years of persistence.” 

For those of you who volunteered to work on an informational handout about parking management (Court, Dave R., and Damien), I haven’t forgotten. Between health issues and other commitments, May has just been a more challenging month than usual. Thank you for your patience.

 

Annette

 

Annette Mills, Facilitator/Director

Corvallis Sustainability Coalition

https://sustainablecorvallis.org

541-230-1237 (No texting, please)

 

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