When real estate developers foresee on-street bike parking in the future, you know we’ve hit a tipping point.
The other day while riding in northwest Portland, I came across a commercial building that was for sale and under construction. There were signs on the building from the real estate broker trying to entice potential buyers. What grabbed my eye was a mock-up of what the new building could look like when it’s done.
The image included an on-street bike parking corral.
Portland’s bike corral program has been a big success. At last count they have well over 80 corrals installed in all corners of the city — from dense downtown streets to quieter commercial areas in the inner suburbs.
It seems to me that when the dreams of real estate developers include on-street bike parking; we’ve come a heck of a long way.
A lot of real estate developers would like to do a better job, but are constrained by city codes that require so many car spaces per square foot, etc., and no encouragement for bike parking.
which developments are required to have car parking?
right now there’s a huge backlash over mixed use retail/residential buildings being built with no car parking…
Short and long term bicycle parking is a requirement for all new (and most redeveloped) buildings.
Beauty! 😀
sweetness
And note the bike-rickshaw on the left.
fixie rider in flannel – check!
dog wearing a coat – check!
bicycle taxi – check!
green outside and in – check!
bike parking – check!
braille curb cuts – check!
retro streetlamp styling – check!
welcome to Portland!