Peter Park discusses how cars and consumers fit into the big picture when planning and developing ordinances for a City. For example, lower parking requirements are optimal as they minimize the cost of development, affect the affordability of real estate, and potentially increase the tax revenues for the City.

See more of their walk here: How to Create a More Walkable City, Improvements Along Washington Avenue, Facing Traffic on Washington, Urban Places Sell, Tips for Houston

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Over the last 16 years, Peter has served as the planning director of both Milwaukee and Denver, promoting “sustainable urban development, places of high quality design, and streamlined development permitting systems.” Learn more about Peter here.