Because parking lots accumulate a lot of pollutants (such as oil, grease, heavy metals and sediment), a major environmental issue is the runoff of these into waterways[sc:4].
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Parking problem distorts urban design. Increasing the supply of off-street parking areas near or beside every building, pushes buildings apart from each other and increases the distances between buildings making driving more necessary and walking more difficult.
“Parking anxiety” might sound dramatic but it is more common than you would think. It stems from the uncertainty of whether you will find a parking spot once you reach your destination. Will I have to go around and around not knowing where to park?