14 years ago London introduced parking reform, impacting the allocation of spaces to tenants of new buildings. Rather
than imposing a minimum number of required spaces, as handled before 2004, buildings were set with a maximum amount.
Following 2001’s Planning Policy Guidance 13-Transport, issued by the central government, this shift in distribution
was meant to reduce total car journeys – creating a cultural shift towards alternative transportation methods. It is
worth noting that this phenomenon was not limited to London. Maximum parking standards were imposed across the UK.
