Planning Commission Chairman Dan Garodnick argued that eliminating mandatory parking facilitates essential elements of the Mayor Adams's City of Yes zoning proposal, stating that "accessory dwelling units with a parking minimum does not work, transit-oriented development with parking minimum does not work." He emphasized that the plan is not harmful to low-density areas if parking mandates are removed, as the city needs to adapt to changing housing demands.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams expressed concern regarding the removal of parking mandates, insisting this could harm neighborhoods, particularly in areas lacking public transport. He suggested that if the proposal continues, it should be confined within a half-mile radius of essential transit facilities, highlighting the potential negative impact on access for residents.
Garodnick and experts highlighted that without lifting parking requirements, the zoning reforms designed to enhance the production of 'missing middle' density housing would fall short in alleviating the housing crisis in New York City, where affordable housing is increasingly scarce.
Cities such as Buffalo and Seattle, that have successfully removed mandatory parking requirements, provide evidence that such measures can lead to increased housing production and affordability. Studies indicate that parking is still created when there is sufficient demand, contradicting claims that removing mandates could be detrimental.
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