Free Parking Isn't: New Book Says Parking Policies Are Devastating U.S Cities; Billions Wasted In Subsidies

--American Planning Association:

WHO:    Dr. Donald Shoup, FAICP, UCLA Professor, author
        Paul Farmer, AICP, Executive Director, American 
        Planning Association
        Marsha Rood, FAICP, former Development Administrator for Old
        Pasadena, Calif.

WHAT:   News conference on The High Cost of Free Parking, the first 
        book on the economics and politics of parking. The book 
        contravenes most prevailing thinking about parking and offers 
        solutions for communities. The American Planning Association 
        (APA), the national association of planners, is releasing the 
        book, March 21.

WHEN:   Monday, March 21, 2005, 9:30 a.m. P.T.

WHERE:  Teleconference: Participate in the news conference via 
        telephone. To participate, dial (800) 482-8912, ID # 4667448.

        In person: Moscone West, Room 3020, Fourth and Howard Streets,
        San Francisco. Notify security you are attending the news 
        conference.

WHY:    The book has major national implications for commercial real 
        estate, municipal governments, the environment, urban planning
        and transportation, according to the APA.