People Over Parking Act
Sector: Hotel • Location: Chicago and other municipalities, Illinois, United States
Source: Streetsblog Chicago
The People Over Parking Act prohibits municipalities in Illinois from requiring car parking for residential and commercial developments in areas served by transit. It applies to new construction or renovation projects within half a mile of public transportation hubs or one-eighth mile of public transportation corridors, excluding hotels and transient lodging. The act aims to reduce construction co
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hotel, Car parking, Commercial, Residential, Government, Automotive
- Location
- Chicago and other municipalities, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Streetsblog Chicago
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Description | The People Over Parking Act prohibits municipalities in Illinois from requiring car parking for residential and commercial developments in areas served by transit. It applies to new construction or renovation projects within half a mile of public transportation hubs or one-eighth mile of public transportation corridors, excluding hotels and transient lodging. The act aims to reduce construction costs, eliminate excessive parking spaces, and facilitate building reuse in transit-served areas. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Chicago and other municipalities |
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Source | Streetsblog Chicago |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hotel, Car parking, Commercial, Residential, Government, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-11-03 |
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