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Press Release December 10, 2024

Haltom City Loses Collector Car Museum to Fort Worth

Haltom City entrepreneur approached city about two possible locations for expanded museum in Haltom City but was held back by the city's parking and zoning requirements.

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Press Release November 12, 2024

Millions Invested in Downtown after Parking Minimums Eliminated

City leaders in Sandpoint, Idaho recognized the negative effects of parking mandates and decided to act.

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Press Release October 1, 2024

Parking Mandates Encourage Wasted Space

Forcing businesses to add parking just to meet an obsolete code costs the city money and slows efforts to fill vacant commercial spaces.

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Press Release September 17, 2024

To Encourage Urban Renewal in Older Neighborhoods, Cities Should Evaluate Barriers & Lower the Bar to Entry

Rising commercial vacancies and a declining population indicate that Haltom City is lagging in this area.

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Press Release July 30, 2024

Inner-City Parking Should Focus on Safety First

Driver convenience should not be prioritized over everything else, especially when it comes to inner-city schools.

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Press Release July 5, 2024

Up to $100,000 Available for Haltom City Study

Local entrepreneur offers to fund independent study by the nonprofit group Strong Towns.

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Press Release April 19, 2024

Will Texas Repeal Parking Minimums to Spur Development of Vacant Properties?

Will city leadership take action to ease parking mandates and help bring small businesses back to south and central Haltom City?

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Press Release March 26, 2024

Will Florida Eliminate All Parking Mandates Statewide?

Will TX follow FL and the other cities that have spurred redevelopment of older properties by axing parking mandates?

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Press Release March 15, 2024

Azle Building Regulations Continue to Hamper Redevelopment of Older Buildings

City denies parking variance blocking the way to remodel a building vacant for a decade.

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Press Release February 6, 2024

Revitalizing a City is Hard Work and Needs Champions at Every Level

Without someone to champion change in Haltom City, it just won't happen.

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Press Release December 19, 2023

Let's Eliminate Parking Mandates in South/Central Haltom City

Towns as diverse as Hartford, CT and Norman, OK have spurred redevelopment by eliminating parking mandates.

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Press Release December 8, 2023

Haltom City Council Should Adopt Form-Based Codes

A growing number of cities have seen dramatic results using form-based codes

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Press Release November 17, 2023

Congress is Taking Notice of High Cost of Parking Minimums

US Representative calls for parking reforms in American cities.

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Press Release November 7, 2023

Other Towns Can Learn from Brattleboro, Vermont, This Year's "Strongest Town"

Addressing outdated land use rules & adopting form-based codes can spur investment in the older parts of towns.

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Press Release October 10, 2023

Strong Towns "Strength Test" Poses 10 Key Questions for Cities

How does Haltom City measure up?

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Press Release October 6, 2023

Do You Live or Work in Haltom City? If So, Your Town Needs You!

More and more Americans are stepping up to help create vibrant, financially sustainable, resilient cities and towns.

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Press Release September 26, 2023

Drawing on Edmonton's Example, HUBA Asks City Council to Ease Parking Minimums in Haltom's City's Struggling Corridors

Overlay districts in Haltom City's hardest hit areas with relaxed parking minimums will make it easier for the city to compete for small business startups

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