I've noticed a ton of new residential developments in my city that deliberately have zero parking spots or very limited parking. They're banking on people using transit or bikes instead. Is this actually becoming a standard thing architects are pushing, or am I just seeing a trend in my area?
It's definitely becoming a real push in urban planning, especially in cities with decent public transit systems - developers save money on parking construction (which is expensive) while appealing to younger renters who don't necessarily want cars. Cities themselves are encouraging it through zoning rules and sustainability goals, so you're not just seeing a random trend in your area, though it's way more common in some places than others depending on transit quality and local policy. The bet is that if you make car-free living convenient enough with good buses, trains, and bike infrastructure, most people will adapt, which works great in dense urban cores but less so in areas where transit is spotty or car culture is still dominant.
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