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Cary Tyson

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Portland, ME. Native Arkie. Nerd. Urbanist.

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Lezlie Lowe ~ lezlielowe.com @lezlielowe.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Always happy to talk urban public infrastructure with Downtown Chip on the Sidewalk Ballet podcast. Listen to the full episode to hear the ever-amazing @carytyson.bsky.social from Portland Downtown… www.sidewalkballet.com/episodes/lez...
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Lezlie Lowe — Sidewalk Ballet
Public bathrooms are small spaces with big consequences. In this episode of The Sidewalk Ballet , journalist and author Lezlie Lowe joins Chip to unpack how access to restrooms reveals deeper truth...
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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 05/12/2024
Don't say: "Parking Needs" Instead use: "Parking Demand"
Framing The Story of Parking Reform
The language we use evokes emotion and mental short cuts; we like to create coherent stories. 
Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed.
Don't Say: Parking Needs
This implies a static, clear human need. Parking responds to market signals.

Instead Use: Parking Demand
This reflects a more dynamic, market-based approach to parking; one that can be responded to by pricing.
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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 05/12/2024
Don't say: "Developers" Instead use: "Local Builders and Contractors"
Framing The Story of Parking Reform
The language we use evokes emotion and mental short cuts; we like to create coherent stories.
Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed.
Don't Say: Developers
Most people have a negative connotation with the work “developer” and believe they are making excess profit, and can absorb any cost.
Instead Use: Local Builders and Contractors
People like local businesses.
Parking Reform Network - parkingreform.org
This work draws on Evan Manvel’s work for the Transportation and Growth Management program at the State of Oregon
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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 05/12/2024
Don't say: "Parking" Instead use: "Car Storage"
Framing The Story of Parking Reform
The language we use evokes emotion and mental short cuts; we like to create coherent stories.
Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed.
Don't Say: Parking
People use the term parking so often they often fail to think about what it is, or what it means. Reform is harder when people have coherent stories making them think the world has to work a certain way.
Instead Use: Car Storage
Occasionally when talking about parking throw in the term “car storage.” This allows people to start thinking about what parking is, and how space-intensive it can be. But because it is awkward to have a smooth conversation with such a mind-changing frame, only replace it 
Parking Reform Network - parkingreform.org
This work draws on Evan Manvel’s work for the Transportation and Growth Management program at the State of Oregon"
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Parking Reform Network @parkingreform.org · 05/12/2024
Don't say "Parking Requirements" Instead use "Costly Parking Mandates" The language we use evokes emotion and mental shortcuts; we like to create coherent stories. Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed. 🧵/7
Framing The Story of Parking Reform
The language we use evokes emotion and mental short cuts; we like to create coherent stories.
Framing the story of parking reform in a compelling way will help us succeed.
Don't Say: Parking Requirements
The word “requirements” indicates something is required, implicitly that it is needed. It is also value-neutral.
Instead Use: Costly Parking Mandates
Remind people parking costs money and land to provide. And use the term “mandates” which implies a heavier hand.
Parking Reform Network - parkingreform.org
This work draws on Evan Manvel’s work for the Transportation and Growth Management program at the State of Oregon
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