At the monthly meeting of the Montrose Redevelopment Authority/TIRZ 27, the latest parking study for the neighborhood was unveiled. Monisha Khurana, chief operations officer of The Goodman Corporation, presented findings that show Montrose enjoys an overall surplus of parking spaces across most of the area and at most times of day.

Study scope and methodology

The analysis covered more than 33,500 parking spots, including roughly 18,500 on‑street spaces and 15,000 off‑street spaces. Between October 2025 and January 2026, consultants gathered over 2,000 survey responses from residents, commuters and business owners to gauge real‑world parking experiences.

Key findings

While the aggregate data indicate a surplus, the study pinpoints five zones where drivers consistently struggle to find convenient spots:

• Portions of Westheimer
• The Fairview area
• The Harlow District
• Areas surrounding local schools
• Southeastern Montrose

Evening and late‑night periods emerged as the most challenging times, with many respondents reporting they had to circle blocks or park several streets away before locating an open space.

What the study does not recommend

Importantly, the report stops short of calling for a new publicly funded parking garage, a citywide change to off‑street parking requirements, or specific locations for paid or residential permit parking. Instead, Khurana introduced a “parking toolkit” designed to address the distribution issues without large‑scale construction.

Parking toolkit options

The toolkit includes a menu of proven strategies that local stakeholders can adopt:

• Time limits on high‑demand blocks
• Paid parking zones where appropriate
• Selective removal of underused spaces to improve traffic flow
• Residential permit parking for neighborhoods most affected
• Creation of parking benefit districts to fund improvements

Khurna emphasized that the toolkit is not a set of mandatory projects but a collection of tools that can be mixed and matched to solve specific problems.

Improving visibility of existing resources

The study also recommends making the existing Montrose Collective parking garage easier to locate. Suggested actions include adding clear wayfinding signage, publishing current parking rates online, and listing the garage on major parking‑finder platforms.

Next steps for residents and businesses

Any changes to parking policy must follow the city’s established processes. Residents, business owners or property developers can initiate proposals, which will then be reviewed by the appropriate city department for feasibility and compliance.

By focusing on targeted adjustments rather than costly new construction, the Montrose Redevelopment Authority hopes to enhance parking convenience where it matters most while preserving the neighborhood’s overall surplus capacity.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.