Thoughts on parking (and more walkable communities)

Japan has a fascinating approach to parking.

Residents are required to show evidence of an off-street parking stall prior to purchasing a vehicle, and on-street parking is highly regulated.

Given the limitations of on-street parking there, off-street parking is highly optimized.

Our subcommittee at the Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board is conducting a survey of available off-street parking at areas such as churches, schools, public parks, and shopping centers. We’re going to begin drafting a proposed city policy in August.

My hope is that by better-utilizing off-street parking, that HPD will be more willing to regulate inappropriate and illegal parking on sidewalks. This will open up the opportunity for sidewalk development, and will provide more dependable parking for our residents. We should also explore local shuttles and micro-mobility solutions for door-to-door connectivity.