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DOWNTOWNS 20 YEARS AGO. Retail Moving Out! Antiquated Zoning Bypasses Public Romance with Malls Public Institutions Moving Out “Perceived” Parking Shortages. RETAIL IS MOVING OUT!!!. RESPONSE TO DOWNTOWN’S PROBLEMS. Interest in Historic Preservation Initiation of “Mixed Use” Zoning
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DOWNTOWNS 20 YEARS AGO • Retail Moving Out! • Antiquated Zoning • Bypasses • Public Romance with Malls • Public Institutions Moving Out • “Perceived” Parking Shortages
RESPONSE TO DOWNTOWN’S PROBLEMS • Interest in Historic Preservation • Initiation of “Mixed Use” Zoning • Stressing Downtown Locations for Institutional Uses • Public Interest in “Lifestyle Centers” • Better Use of Existing Facilities
EMERGING ISSUES TODAY • New Concepts in Retailing • Marketing 2nd Story Residential • Downtown as a 24 Hour Zone • Downtowns as a “Walkable” Area • Using Parking to Support Downtown Economic Revitalization
SATISFYING DEMAND FOR ADEQUATE PARKING • Using Existing Parking Efficiently • Defining Additional Needs • Applying Parking Management • Planning to Meet Additional Needs • Financing Additional Parking
PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES • Time Limit Zones • Increased Enforcement • Redesign of Existing Facilities • Using a Parking Model • Signing for Off Street Parking • Promotion of What You Have
DESIGN ISSUES FOR PARKING DECKS • Location, Location, Location !!! • Compatible with the Downtown Plan • Respect the Historic Structure of Downtown • Develop Within the Urban Design Context • Project Costs and Financing