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Do 'No Parking' Signs Hurt Port's Downtown Economic Vitality?
A consultant explained to Port Washington downtown business and property owners how parking can affect the economic development of the area.
Jason Schrieber of Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates told dozens of merchants and property owners at a meeting that parking is about access to stores and entertainment, reported the Ozaukee Press.
Schrieber said signs throughout the area that proclaimed no parking, two-hour parking and loading zones are elements that can hurt a downtown's economic development, reported the Ozaukee Press.
He gave a number of examples of parking myths, such as each business needing to have their own parking, time limits are needed for customer turnover and more.
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Port Washington Main Street has proposed a redesign of the parking lot behind Duluth Trading.
The Common Council approved a study to be done by Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission of Port's parking needs this fall — at no cost to the city. Nelson/Nygaard of Boston will analyze the parking situation, which will involve a series of focus groups, tours and individual visits within the downtown.
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