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Phoenix cuts multifamily parking minimums near light rail, in special needs housing

The city of Phoenix cut minimum parking requirements roughly in half for new multifamily developments in certain parts of the city, mostly along light rail.

Multifamily parking minimums also saw a steep cut in the city’s Walkable Urban Code zoning designation, which is typically tied to light rail. Multifamily housing for special needs populations — such as the elderly or disabled — can also get a roughly 50% reduction if developers provide a traffic study and can get a further reduction if approved for a special-use permit by the city.

Travelers wait for a train at a light rail stop. Phoenix has reduced multifamily parking minimums in its Infill Development District, which largely follows the light rail lines in the city, as well as under the Walkable Urban Code Designation, which is also typically tied to light rail. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
Travelers wait for a train at a light rail stop. Phoenix has reduced multifamily parking minimums in its Infill Development District, which largely follows the light rail lines in the city, as well as under the Walkable Urban Code Designation, which is also typically tied to light rail. (Courtesy city of Phoenix)
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