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I mean, a meaningful mechanism is to not provide free car storage.
That area is already a priority for transit improvements; the designs even include a skytrain station for a millenium line extension, which is one of Translink's 10 year priorities. For the timeline of this project it seems pretty feasible, and building this project will push for the long-awaited extension even more, since it adds a huge trip generator and could reduce costs if built in conjunction.
And sure, plenty of people work jobs that require them to own a vehicle. But plenty of people don't. Just because non car-oriented housing doesn't fit everyone's lifestyle doesn't mean we should build every home with parking. Plenty of people work jobs that require a den, but we don't mandate a den in every home because a few people need one.
And concerns about street parking? Street parking for most residential streets over in Victoria are designated as 'resident parking only'. As far as I can tell it works fine. Any reason that wouldn't work in this neighbourhood?
That's what I don't get. This development clearly isn't targeting those people who need to own multiple cars for their job. There are housing developments for those people.
Why are some people so stuck on the idea that every house should have stuff for everyone?
I feel like concerns about neighbourhood parking getting out of control is overblown. If you're someone who relies on your vehicle so much that you can't envision life without it, are you really willing to put up with regularly finding an open parking spot on a side street, walking 10+ minutes back to your home, and then having to remember where you parked your car this time when you head back? Sounds like a bloody nightmare.
I'm sure some people would do it, especially since being picky isn't always an option in the current housing environment. But I suspect the vast majority wouldn't even consider it an option.
Exactly! Plus, you're already connected by SkyTrain to key points of interest, so your car usage would probably be quite limited anyway.