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flag British Columbia’s no-parking mandate backfires, raising costs, delaying projects, and hurting affordability and transit access.

flag British Columbia’s push to eliminate mandatory parking in urban areas has led to unintended consequences, including rising construction costs, project delays, and stalled condo sales as buyers avoid units without guaranteed parking. flag Lower-income residents may face reduced access to affordable housing near transit, while businesses report declining foot traffic due to limited or expensive parking. flag The policy, aimed at reducing car dependency and supporting climate goals, has exposed challenges in balancing environmental ambitions with housing affordability and urban livability.

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