SCA (NSW) has welcomed proposals to remove parking from new apartment developments close to transport and there are a number of reasons why this is a good idea.
SCA (NSW) President Greg Haywood said the organisation welcomed the new building initiatives and believed that local councils have for too long been the holder of lifestyle choices for new buildings. Further they are not always in touch with the housing choices that people actually want.
“There are many garages in inner city buildings that simply don’t get used. A higher influence on bicycle, scooter and shared car parking would all help to reduce our congested roads and carbon footprint,” Mr Haywood said.
Read more in the media release which is available here.