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Starting January 1, 2027, North Carolina is revolutionizing development with a new law signed by Governor Josh Stein that eliminates parking minimums for most new housing and commercial projects. This bold move, backed by bipartisan support, aims to slash construction costs, speed up development, and free up land for housing and green space — while helping small businesses like a cheesecake shop or a church that once struggled under parking mandates. Critics worry about parking shortages, but proponents argue the market will naturally adjust, and simulations show this could dramatically boost housing supply. Local governments can still reward eco-friendly features like stormwater management — all while ditching outdated rules that held progress back for decades.

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