Parking Sensibly with Head-Out in Charlotte, NC
Changing parking can transform the livability of a community and Charlotte, NC is showing how it can be done. Take a look at the following StreetView images of Commonwealth Avenue and Thomas Avenue in Charlotte. This dead zone for livibility has transformed from a car centric zone in June 2009 to a welcoming space for people and cars in May 2014.From Car Centric to People Centric:
Notice how the resturant on the left side of this street has been empowered to provide outdoor seating after the redevelopment and inclusion of Head Out angle parking, where previously the parking was dominant
June 2009
May 2014
Car Centric to Complete Street:
At the East end of this section note how the pedestrian and cyclists are now welcome with attributes transforming this once car centric street to a street for all. On the West end there can be seen a new residential development.
June 2009
May 2014
May 2014
Imagine the spaces in Concord, NH which could be transformed by planning for the 21st Century!
Charlotte, NC on Back-In Angle Parking:
Reverse Angle Parking - Easy as 1, 2, 3 - PDF
Charlotte DOT - RAP on Reverse Angle Parking