At nearly midnight on Monday evening, cheers broke out in Denver's City Council meeting. A bill amendment was passed that repeals the city's parking minimums for housing and development projects, making Denver the second city behind Longmont to do so.

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"Individuals, community members and city leaders are starting to realize the benefits of these reforms," said Caroline Leland, who works for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project.

Leland stood outside of New Charity's House on Welton Street in Denver. The apartment complex, which services people and families making 30% of the average median income, was in jeopardy of being created because of the city's parking minimum requirements. Since the building was proposed to be built near an existing RTD line, they were able to find an ex

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