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City councilor Jesse Brown is launching a bold push to eliminate parking minimums across Marion County, arguing that forcing businesses to build excess parking is a costly waste of space and stifles innovation. With nearly 30% of downtown Indianapolis land occupied by empty surface lots, Brown’s plan would let developers decide how much parking they truly need — a move designed to make the city more competitive with global hubs like Chicago and New York. While some waivers already exist, this proposal aims to make the change countywide, potentially freeing up land for more dynamic, resident-focused development — all while preserving parking where it’s still needed. The plan, newly introduced, won’t be debated until later this year, but if passed, it could fundamentally reshape Marion County’s growth trajectory.

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