Dallas City Council Approves Sweeping Parking Reform in 14–1 Vote

It’s not flashy, but it’s a big deal. After six years of work, Dallas just rewrote its parking code for the first time in decades—eliminating outdated parking mandates across much of the city. The 14-1 council vote means fewer arbitrary requirements, more flexibility for small businesses, and fewer roadblocks to reusing existing buildings. For neighborhoods like those along MLK Boulevard, it could mean new life in old spaces. It’s a quiet but meaningful shift in how the city makes room for people—not just cars.

Krista Nightengale

Strong Towns

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