Why It Is Crucial to Discuss Parking Space Limits in Cities

Arq. Futuro — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

On January 13, the City of São Paulo, through the Municipal Secretariat of Urban Development and Licensing, published the draft bill for the mid-term review of the Strategic Master Plan (PDE)—the city's primary urban planning and development tool. In the draft, which is open for online public consultation and civil society feedback until February 17, the most controversial aspect involves changes to the parameters determining the number of parking spaces allowed in new residential developments near public transit infrastructure, such as subway and train stations, and bus corridors.

Vacant Properties and Occupations: Reversing Urban Voids

Arq. Futuro — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ruins of once-elegant buildings eloquently illustrate the worst that can happen to a city after the end of an economic cycle. Wealthy families no longer have the resources to maintain their estates, and even middle-class buildings are partially abandoned when their owners, unemployed or struggling, relocate in search of opportunities elsewhere.

Author: Arq. Futuro | ArchDaily

Why It Is Crucial to Discuss Parking Space Limits in Cities

Vacant Properties and Occupations: Reversing Urban Voids