Phases 1 and 2 examined overnight residential parking data from nearly 200 multi-family buildings in Boston's Inner Core municipalities between 2015 and 2019
Here is what we found:
- Three out of ten spaces sit empty during peak demand
- The key factors that drive parking demand are parking supply, transit accessibility and the percentage of deed-restricted units
Explore the slides below or read the executive summary to learn more about Phases 1 and 2. Then dig deeper and use the map to explore the data collected for Phases 1-4.
Getting Parking Right Matters
By achieving the perfect fit, we can:
- Reduce housing costs
- Encourage more sustainable transporation
- Alleviate congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Free up land area for more housing units, open space, and other community-focused uses
