Streets and People S3E6 PnP Bryan Tony Transforming Dallas Through Parking Reform
What if the key to solving the housing crisis lies in parking lots? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Bryan Tony of the Dallas Housing Coalition to uncover how Dallas—a city built for cars—is leading the way in parking reform to make housing more affordable and communities more walkable.
From outdated zoning laws to innovative transit-oriented development, Bryan shares how a diverse coalition of developers, faith groups, banks, and activists came together to challenge the status quo. Discover how removing parking minimums near transit hubs is lowering rents, reducing car dependency, and creating vibrant neighbourhoods—and how your city can do the same.
Whether you’re a policymaker, urban planner, or just someone tired of traffic and high rents, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the role of parking in your community. Change starts with a single space—let’s pave the way for a more affordable, sustainable future.
Hit play to learn:
✅ How parking reform cuts housing costs by $100–$200/month
✅ Why banks and developers are surprisingly on board
✅ Actionable steps to bring this movement to your city
You can connect with Bryan and the Dallas Housing Coalition here:
- https://www.dallashousingcoalition.com/faqs-parking
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/dallashousingcoalition
- https://www.facebook.com/dallashousingcoalition
- https://www.instagram.com/dallashousingcoalition
- https://twitter.com/dallashousingco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
- dallashousingcoalition.com
Here's where you can find out more about parking reform:
- Monte Anderson on parking lot housing https://getaroundcaboolture.au/monte-anderson-housing-on-underused-parking/
- Patrick Siegman on the impact of unpriced parking https://getaroundcaboolture.au/patrick-siegman-parking-policy-housing/
- Todd Litman on the mobility-productivity paradox (on the economics of why more lanes reduce productivity)
- Tony Jordan on the Parking Reform Network journey https://getaroundcaboolture.au/tony-jordan-parking-reform-journey/
- Steven Burgess on parking reform in Caboolture https://getaroundcaboolture.au/steven-burgess-rethinking-parking/
- Michael Garber on the public health consequences of parking https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s2e16-pnp-michael-garber/
- The road rules for parking tiny homes in Qldhttps://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e46-rr360-parking-for-trailers-caravans-tiny-homes-across-footpaths-and-on-the-kerb/
- Dorina Pojani about Robin Hood parking https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e25-pp-dorina-pojani-discusses-parking-a-la-robin-hood-density-carfree-living-albania-holland-and-more/
Podcast theme music: Doctor Yes | Yari | Bensound