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Sustain Charlotte Applauds Unanimous House Passage of the Parking Lot Reform & Modernization Act (HB 369)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 25, 2025 – Sustain Charlotte celebrates today’s 107-0 vote in the N.C. House of Representatives to advance the Parking Lot Reform & Modernization Act (HB 369). The bill now moves to the Senate, where swift action would deliver wide-ranging benefits for communities across North Carolina.

“A unanimous, bipartisan vote like this shows just how much common ground there is around smarter growth,” said Shannon Binns, founder and executive director of Sustain Charlotte. “HB 369 will make housing and storefronts more affordable, strengthen small businesses, and give cities the freedom to design safer, more walkable streets. We urge the Senate to move quickly so residents and local economies can start reaping the rewards.”

Sustain Charlotte thanks the bill’s House champions—Representatives Donnie Loftis, Mark Brody, John Penny, Allison Dahle, Mary Belk, Carla Cunningham, Pricey Harrison, Chris Helfrich, and Lindsey Prather—for their leadership. We are also grateful to our partners in the Piedmont Promise coalition, whose dedicated advocacy helped secure today’s vote.

Why HB 369 matters

  • Affordability & economic vitality – Eliminating one-size-fits-all parking mandates cuts tens of thousands of dollars in construction costs per unused space, translating into more affordable homes, lower rents for small businesses, and additional developable land.

  • Healthier, safer communities – Right-sized parking frees up space for housing, storefronts, and people-first street designs that encourage walking, biking, and transit, reducing traffic injuries and congestion.

  • Cleaner water & resilient growth – Less unnecessary pavement reduces storm-water runoff while encouraging compact development that protects open space and farmland.

  • Climate benefits – By fostering neighborhoods where daily needs are closer together, the bill helps reduce vehicle miles traveled and related greenhouse-gas emissions.

For a deeper dive into these benefits, see Sustain Charlotte’s overview.

Sustain Charlotte and its 15,000-plus supporters will continue working with coalition partners and legislators statewide to ensure HB 369 passes the Senate and is signed into law.

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