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Downtown parking

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveUnidentified Resident (local business owner)Oct 28, 2026

Emotional business owner supporting the project — says residents never mention that businesses are suffering from lost parking and that 'there's no plan B' for the district.

Planning Commission - Oct 28, 2026 · 1:11:58 →
SupportiveNathanOct 28, 2026

Local business owner and LA transplant; endorses the project — parking is 'life or death' for his business, and the market, lit alley, and new residents would clean up and energize the neighborhood.

Planning Commission - Oct 28, 2026 · 1:13:39 →
ConcernedMichael HennisMay 11, 2026

A restaurant owner detailed the east-side parking deficit caused by the Vester Flats development, urged the city to revisit the Ferndale Collision site for a parking structure, and said valet only works if it's visible from Woodward.

City Council - May 11, 2026 · 36:31 →
ConcernedRafino ValentineMay 11, 2026

The Valentine Distilling owner said the parking loss has 'demolished' his business and eliminated jobs, pushing back on claims that restoring parking benefits 'big business.'

City Council - May 11, 2026 · 40:13 →