The alternative is for towns to ‘explode,’ something which you can see in Minot as well as elsewhere. Exploding in municipal language is when the business firms move out of downtown to the outskirts of town. — April 16, 1953 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It We were so close to completing
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For nearly 50 years, Regina’s Scarth Street Mall has belonged to the people on foot — and after two years of debate, it’s going to stay that way. City council voted overwhelmingly to keep cars off the cobblestone block between 11th and 12th Avenues, preserving it as a pedestrian-only space. The decision reflects strong public
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For years, he was a campus constant—the sharp-eyed enforcer of 30-minute zones, the reason students kept one eye on the clock. Now, “Ticket Man” is officially off duty. NDSU’s long-time parking watchdog has retired, and his absence is stirring up a mix of relief, nostalgia, and nervous anticipation. Some students are celebrating the end of
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The ripple effects of outdated parking mandates are felt everywhere. Whether they’re blocking a new business from opening, a church from expanding, or new housing from being built, these rules often get in the way of the kind of communities people want and need. Parking mandates can also worsen financial stress for cities, as they
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Denver’s housing crisis isn’t about parking—it’s about people. As the city grows, officials are rethinking outdated parking mandates that drive up costs and stall development. By removing these rigid requirements, Denver hopes to make housing more affordable and flexible, allowing developers to build for actual demand rather than arbitrary rules. Other cities have already proven
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Minot city council has decided to install 125 more parking meters in the downtown district in an effort to make more parking space available.
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Donald Shoup, an influential figure in the realm of urban planning, passed away last week at the age of 86. Known for his deep exploration of municipal parking policy, he transformed a seemingly mundane topic into a vital area of study, earning a dedicated following of fans, known as Shoupistas. His approach highlighted the significance
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Stormwater might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about community infrastructure, but it’s a force that shapes our cities more than we realize. In the latest _Bottom-Up Revolution_ episode, Tiffany Owens Reed sits down with Ellie Riggs and Ryan Carter from Catawba Riverkeeper to unpack the connection between stormwater, parking
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Downtown Grand Forks is on the brink of a parking revolution aimed at bringing order and savings to the city. The City Council has greenlit a shift in enforcement, entrusting Interstate Parking with the reins to ensure consistent rules are upheld. Previously, the police juggled this task, but now a dedicated presence promises regular oversight.
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At tonight’s City Council meeting, the Council will take up the proposed location of a downtown transit center. If you’re not familiar with that idea, that’s a central hub to which all the public transportation routes eventually return. It’s basically a start, and end, and a transfer station to other routes. The location proposed by
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Last week, City Council voted to make parking in the Renaissance Parking free starting April 1. It was the solution to making sure City staff had parking when City Hall moved downtown later this spring. Following that decision, Minot Daily News reporter Jill Schramm reached out to downtown business owners to get their thoughts on
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At last night’s City Council meeting, Minot City Council took up the challenge of parking City employees, literally. When the new City Hall opens later this year, it will house approximately 80 workers. Where they’ll park and who will pay was an open question until last night. Council acted to make the Renaissance Parking ramp
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City Council meets tonight. The agenda includes more than a few items you should know about; read it here. Perhaps most interesting, two items related to our infamous downtown parking garages will be considered. First, where should the City employees park when City Hall moves downtown later this year? That is a timely question. More
Read & ShareCalifornia, as a state, is set to ban parking minimums. Other cities in other states are following suit. It comes down to the fact that decades of forcing land into parking was a bad decision, it’s costing us lots of money, and we’re just waking up to the consequences. Get the full story at The
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Parking Soap Box Warning: In Fayetteville Arkansas, they gave it the whole nine yards. They didn’t just remove parking mandates in the City’s Central Business District, they removed them throughout the whole city. Why? They recognized that parking mandates (forcing property owners to deliver parking spaces) had become a barrier to reusing long-vacant buildings. The
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Your property tax bill arrived this week. That means it’s time to talk about parking minimums. And to prove I’m not crazy after writing those last two sentences (and passionately believing it) is going to take some explaining. First, what are parking minimums? They are part of our zoning law that says when you build
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