Converting Garages into Housing

Cities have a large supply of garages that could be converted into affordable housing in single-family neighborhoods, but minimum parking requirements prevent converting most of these garages into apartments. We examine how cities can relax off-street parking requirements for houses with converted g...

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Published in:Journal of planning education and research 2020-03, Vol.40 (1), p.56-68
Main Authors: Brown, Anne, Mukhija, Vinit, Shoup, Donald
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affordable housing
Apartments
Central business districts
Cities
Conversion
Districts
Families & family life
Garages
Houses
Housing
Neighborhoods
Neighbors
Parking
Parking facilities
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Summary:Cities have a large supply of garages that could be converted into affordable housing in single-family neighborhoods, but minimum parking requirements prevent converting most of these garages into apartments. We examine how cities can relax off-street parking requirements for houses with converted garages. In Residential Parking Permit Districts, cities can limit the number of on-street parking permits allowed at any address with a second unit. This policy can remove on-street parking congestion as a reason for neighbors to oppose garage conversions, double the potential number of housing units in single-family neighborhoods, and increase the supply of safe, affordable housing.
ISSN:0739-456X
1552-6577
DOI:10.1177/0739456X17741965