Donald Shoup, a notable economist and urban planning professor at UCLA, passed away at 86. He significantly influenced urban planning through his seminal book "The High Cost of Free Parking," arguing that free parking worsens urban issues like congestion, pollution, and high housing costs. His ideas attracted a global following known as 'Shoupistas'. Shoup's engaging style and quirky anecdotes made complex topics accessible, emphasizing the need for reevaluating how cities handle parking. His contributions highlight a critical intersection of economics and urban planning, reshaping how we think about city spaces and transport behavior.
He spent so much time with his writing because he wanted to make it accessible, and his happy approach attracted many followers who became his 'Shoupistas'.
Shoup argued that free street parking is a fundamental cause of urban issues like congestion, pollution, and high housing costs, making driving and parking worse.
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