Turning Parking Lots into a Housing Solution: Dr. Dawn Parker’s Vision

In Maclean’s feature on solving Canada’s housing crisis, Dr. Dawn Parker discusses a bold yet simple solution: transform underused parking lots into much-needed housing. 

Municipalities across the country, including Mississauga and Toronto, are already taking steps to convert these underutilized spaces into residential communities. Dr. Parker argues that this shift could simultaneously tackle two major issues: housing shortages and car dependency. 

Building on parking lots offers a win-win for both developers and residents, Dr. Parker emphasizes. New developments can avoid the environmental and social concerns of demolishing homes or cutting down trees. Instead, they can focus on creating walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods where car usage naturally declines. 

Dive deeper into the details by reading the full article on Maclean’s website.