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Why are parking spaces in Durham so narrow?
By Torrey Lin Weiner, Gabrielle Lazor and Reece MacKinney
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Why are parking spaces in Durham so narrow?

By Torrey Lin Weiner, Gabrielle Lazor and Reece MacKinney on January 7, 2026

Parking spaces in Durham are a tight squeeze. We set out to see if the spaces are up to code — and why they are so narrow.

Torrey Lin Weiner

Gabrielle Lazor

Reece MacKinney

Published in Life in Durham

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