Breakfast links: Virginia to reduce some parking minimums statewide (opens in new tab)

Starting July 1, Virginia localities won’t be allowed to require more than 0.5 parking spaces per unit on qualifying projects. The law was based in an effort to reduce housing costs. () A plan to redevelop at Rio Lakefront would yield 463 housing units and has been under review for months. The planning commission will make its recommendation July 1, followed by action from the mayor and city council on July 20. () Two Virginians have filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service and feder...