Parking Updates | Tianqiao Subdistrict in Beijing’s Xicheng District Implements District-Wide Parking Self-Governance

　　This year, this model will be rolled out in the Tianqiao area, which combines low-rise and high-rise residential neighborhoods. At a press conference marking the seventh session of the 16th Xicheng District People’s Congress, reporters learned that Xicheng plans to divide Tianqiao Subdistrict into three distinct zones—north, central, and south—and, based on residents’ needs, implement comprehensive, community‑led parking management to address the longstanding challenge of finding parking.

　　“Desheng’s citywide parking initiative has provided significant insights for Xicheng District in optimizing its parking resources. However, given the distinct geographical characteristics of Tianqiao and Desheng, there are differences in how parking zones are delineated and in the corresponding management approaches,” said Yue Li, Director of the Xicheng District Urban Management Commission. He added that the three neighborhoods—North, Central, and South—encompass three older residential communities without designated management entities, 19 backstreets and alleyways, and five commercial parking facilities; it is precisely within this area that a fully covered self‑managed parking zone has been established.

　　Specifically, the northern district currently has 484 parking spaces, while the area’s parking demand stands at 862. Following a re‑planning of parking spaces, the total capacity can be increased to 820, thereby largely meeting the parking needs of residents in the northern area and also supporting the development of cultural‑tourism routes. In the central district, there are currently 2,487 parking spaces, with a regional demand of 3,031. By leveraging the courtyard at No. 19, Luzhang Street Tiaotou, and the Hufang Road residential community, a re‑planning could raise the parking capacity to 3,523, thus satisfying both the central district’s parking requirements and addressing the shortfall in the northern district. In the southern district, there are presently 3,949 parking spaces, with a regional demand of 4,162; after re‑planning, the capacity could be expanded to 4,404, fully meeting the parking needs of the southern area.

　　Yue Li stated that, following the integration, the available parking spaces in the central and southern districts will largely suffice to accommodate temporary parking for transit vehicles. At present, Tianqiao Subdistrict is conducting a public consultation. Meanwhile, the corresponding fee‑collection scheme is being developed and is expected to be implemented in the first half of this year, with a trial run to commence shortly.