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Originally Posted by iheartthed
It's perfectly fine if Seattle does not want to do it. But the comparisons with Manhattan fly out the window because it is a legal/policy difference, not just people wanting parking spaces more in Seattle than Manhattan.
Another way to think about it is that Manhattan has proven that the condo market can thrive without dedicated parking spaces.
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Manhattan is a hyper-dense area with millions of residents, commuters, tourists in a fairly small area. It's pretty easy to live their without a car. With a 24/7 subway, thousands of restaurants/bars, nonstop retail on pretty much every avenue, parks, theaters/museums in every neighborhood, a very extensive regional rail system, and transit options for the beach/hiking trips. Having a car is more of a pain than anything else.