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Subject:Downtown Urban Renewal Board Meeting Comment- Parking
Date:Monday, September 19, 2022 11:33:35 AM
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Hello,
I would like to submit a few comments regarding parking downtown:
1. The issue of paid parking has been widely publicized lately; however, it has not been clearly
outlined where the funds for the parking will go- in a general city fund or specificallyearmarked for other parking resources? I think that will make an impact on many people's
agreement/disagreement.
2. I'd like to see limited parking (2 hours?) + residential permitting that is actually enforced,prior to implementing paid parking. It would be interesting to see the financial impact of each-
my guess is that parking enforcement would net more income than metered parking.
3. Especially in the downtown area, it is essential that ALL new buildings are created withextra parking. If we want a vibrant downtown, especially in winter, we need to make sure
there is sufficient parking. Private garages are one important solution. This means increasingthe parking requirements in the UDC for downtown businesses and not allowing variances on
that requirement. While the developers will argue that it's an undue hardship because of thecost of construction with our high water table, every other city has made underground parking
work, including New Orleans. Many private buildings in other cities contract with localbusinesses to provide employee parking. Why can't that be a solution here too?
4. I love the concept of multi-model transportation, but the reality is that we don't have the
infrastructure. We have very limited bus service, no subway, and most people won't bike oreven walk when it's -10 degrees and snowing. We need solutions that take into
account reality, not some utopian dream version of our city.
Thanks for your consideration,
Diane Sheehan Egnatz
-- Diane Sheehan Egnatz
339-206-4459dianecsheehan@gmail.com