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Originally Posted by trueviking
not according to the report....almost half park on the surface lots directly beside the stadium....the estimate is that the parking in downtown and warehouse district will triple from its current amounts.
forcing people to not drive to games seems a bit unrealistic to me....its more likely that the surrounding neighbourhoods will adapt to accommodate the parking shortfall instead.
thats great to hear that regina has banned the creation of surface parking....that can often be a challenge politically....this does however discourage development of existing lots by providing significant revenue opportunity to the land owners.
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Go to a Canucks game or concert at Rogers arena. Unless you want to pay$25 - $30 to park within 10 blocks of the arena...you find another way to get there. The bars surrounding are all packed with patrons hours before and after the events and the hotels are filled to capacity.
Although...any business owner/ homeowner who would want to make a few extra bucks could really benefit. Much like they do now on the north side of Mosaic. Myself and friends have paid hundreds of dollars to the fine folks on the corner of 9th and Retallack to park on their front lawn.
Same scenario in Edmonton. We usually pay $30 to park a half-ton across form Commonwealth. Approx 50 vehicles fit in that lot...quick $1500(in one afternoon) just for being close the the stadium. Not bad revenue for an empty lot.
Parking downtown would also be a benefit IMO. Why wouldn't you want people walking past your establishment before or after a big show or football game. Maybe stop at the casino to kill an hour till traffic gets thinner. Go for a meal before or a few drinks after...all money being spent that is directly related to the location of the facility.
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