Downtown Davis Parking: Fix it first! Do we really need a new highrise parking structure?
More cars would discourage more bicycling and walking, contrary to the city's goals. Downtown Davis can become more attractive for shopping, dining and entertainment with fewer cars, not more.
We call on the Davis City Council to:
a) Use redevelopment funds in a fiscally responsible manner, for projects that promote sustainable modes of travel, consistent with the adopted goals of the Climate Action Plan;
b) Adopt a parking management plan to ensure that all existing lots are fully utilized by those most in need of half-day or all-day parking spaces -- before considering construction of more downtown car parking. Such a plan would make more spaces close to businesses available to customers and visitors.
Updates
August 9, 2011
I have been walking past the existing empty lots during peak hours to document the reality for the city officials. It is clear that we have plenty of space already if we just manage it properly instead of sinking millions into concrete we do not need.
August 9, 2011
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that many of you see the same waste of resources in our downtown core that I do. I am heartened that so many neighbors are questioning the logic behind this unnecessary structure before we lose our chance to advocate for better city planning.
6 Comments
Parking is fine the way it is. Stop building trash structures that ruin the look of the city.
11 million dollars is a joke. Fix the street lights and potholes instead of building a giant eyesore.
Davis is a bike town. Stop trying to turn it into a concrete jungle for cars. Nobody wants a massive garage sitting there empty.
so tired of city council ignoring what we actually need. put that money toward the climate plan like they promised.
i live downtown and there is always space in the existing structures. learn to walk a block people!
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Downtown Davis Parking: Fix it first! Do we really need a new highrise parking structure?
More cars would discourage more bicycling and walking, contrary to the city's goals. Downtown Davis can become more attractive for shopping, dining and entertainment with fewer cars, not more.
We call on the Davis City Council to:
a) Use redevelopment funds in a fiscally responsible manner, for projects that promote sustainable modes of travel, consistent with the adopted goals of the Climate Action Plan;
b) Adopt a parking management plan to ensure that all existing lots are fully utilized by those most in need of half-day or all-day parking spaces -- before considering construction of more downtown car parking. Such a plan would make more spaces close to businesses available to customers and visitors.
Updates
August 9, 2011
I have been walking past the existing empty lots during peak hours to document the reality for the city officials. It is clear that we have plenty of space already if we just manage it properly instead of sinking millions into concrete we do not need.
August 9, 2011
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that many of you see the same waste of resources in our downtown core that I do. I am heartened that so many neighbors are questioning the logic behind this unnecessary structure before we lose our chance to advocate for better city planning.
6 Comments
Total waste of tax money. We need better bike lanes not more parking for cars coming from out of town.
Parking is fine the way it is. Stop building trash structures that ruin the look of the city.
11 million dollars is a joke. Fix the street lights and potholes instead of building a giant eyesore.
Davis is a bike town. Stop trying to turn it into a concrete jungle for cars. Nobody wants a massive garage sitting there empty.
so tired of city council ignoring what we actually need. put that money toward the climate plan like they promised.
i live downtown and there is always space in the existing structures. learn to walk a block people!
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Total waste of tax money. We need better bike lanes not more parking for cars coming from out of town.