Donald Shoup

Donald Shoup is an American urban planner and professor known for his work on parking policy and urban development. He emphasizes the need for better management of public parking spaces to improve city life. His influential book, "The High Cost of Free Parking," argues that free parking leads to urban sprawl, traffic congestion, and environmental issues. Shoup advocates for charging fair prices for parking, which can reduce demand, encourage public transport use, and fund community improvements. His ideas aim to create more sustainable and livable cities by rethinking how we approach parking and urban space.