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Dublin is building more housing but parking continues to be a point of conflict in the city
(www.dublininquirer.com)
When I moved in my new build in my estate, the rules were 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling. That was 10 years ago. Then they built apartment houses, but even though the planning permission specified 1.5 spaces per dwelling, new DCC rules allowed the builders to lower it to 0.5 parking spaces per dwelling. Now, we have cars clogging the footpaths, and house owners started installing parking bollards in their spaces as others tend to park there.
I personally don't care much for driving. I run commute to work, and it takes me less time than driving or taking the bus. But many people are not so fortunate, and taking away their ability to use a car, while ignoring cycle infrastructure and more efficient public transport will just create frustration and resentment.