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An Auckland City councillor says a lack of parking in developments is leading to anxiety and disputes.<\/p>\n
Directives for developers to provide a minimum amount of spaces were outlawed in most major cities in 2020.<\/p>\n
But the government is looking at repealing the change and bringing back minimums for spaces.<\/p>\n
Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker told Morning Report something needs to change<\/p>\n
“You’re seeing developments occurring in areas where there’s not sufficient public transport. People need vehicles, and there’s no ability for them to park, and so you’re getting people parking on footpaths, you’re getting people parking in empty sections in developments, on neighbouring properties,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It’s causing anxiety, it’s causing disputes, it’s a failed experiment that needs to change.”<\/p>\n
Baker said the issue would be well debated around the council table.<\/p>\n
“I think there’s enough support for it around, if it makes sense and it’s defendable. I think there’d be support for it because I just don’t think this has worked out.”<\/p>\n
The reality was some people still needed vehicles, he said.<\/p>\n
“We’ve got to try and find a balance, and I don’t think there’s balance in what we’ve got at the moment.”<\/p>\n
Baker said there was a way to find that balance.<\/p>\n
“It’s been proven over the years that you can have affordable properties with car parking.”<\/p>\n