Latest News About Grattan Institute Parking Report

Here’s the latest on the Grattan Institute parking report.

• The Grattan Institute’s latest release, titled Wasted Space: Axe car-parking rules to ease the housing crisis, urges the abolition of parking minimums in new housing and argues these rules drive up housing costs while leaving many spaces underutilized. The report highlights that more than 40% of parking spots in apartments in major Australian cities sit unused, and it estimates that eliminating minimum parking requirements could save billions and unlock more housing supply.[3][7]

• Coverage in Australian outlets coinciding with the release emphasizes the potential financial impact: estimates suggest up to 86,000 fewer parking spaces could be built over five years, translating to substantial savings and potentially more affordable housing in cities like Sydney and Melbourne.[5][3]

• In national outlets, the Grattan Institute frames on-street parking management differently, recommending residential parking permit programs in high-demand zones and the separation of parking rights from property ownership to improve affordability and housing outcomes.[7][3]

• The Grattan Institute’s research page and related news items show ongoing emphasis on parking reform as a lever for housing supply and urban form, with the museum of responses spanning policy, planning, and local-government implications across Australia.[4][9]

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