Many urban planners think abundant parking goes hand in hand with LA's perpetual traffic woes, pollution, and lack of density. The perception that there will always be available parking leads drivers to neglect public transportation options, contributing to traffic, as well as to the increase in pollution caused by circling the block in search of a spot. Additionally, zoning codes obligate real estate developers to build a certain number of spaces with every project — la.curbed.com
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Not even close to enough parking in the city proper, a constant struggle to find parking wherever you go...
And you still can't find a place to park. Public transit, anyone?
I just found a sweeeet spot on the street, w/ time on the meter!
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