POLL: Parking Downtown Since Former Jimmy John's Lot Closed
Spaces downtown are at a premium until the new Kent Central Gateway transit center opens in March
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Downtown Redevelopment
The future site of Kent's new courthouse on East Main Street temporarily provided parking to downtown employees and business owners.
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Last week Portage County officials closed the future site of the new Kent courthouse to parking.
Since then, it's seemed as if other parking places around town have become busier — with spaces harder to find.
What do you think?
Is it harder to find a parking spot downtown since the former Jimmy John's lot closed?
Tell us in the comments.
Drew
12:03 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
It really depends on what time you're downtown. I saw at least 3 open spots on S.Water today at lunch (but then, I do tend to go a little earlier - 11:30)
The real test will be on the weekend. Friday evenings at dinner time has been ridiculous lately. It'll be nice when the parking garage is finished.
TimN
5:05 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
The lot behind Ametek and Davy is open and barely used on the weekends and evenings. It's public parking after 5pm ( or maybe its 6) on weekdays.
Parking on Depeyster between Erie and Main is possible in the evenings and weekends but can be hit or miss depending on the construction.
Caitlin Campbell
6:18 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
I know Jimmy Johns delivers and I'm going to gather a guess that a large percentage of their business comes from said deliveries, making the parking less problematic than it could be.
Donald S
6:47 am on Friday, October 26, 2012
unless youre one of those delivery drivers trying to find a spot after your delivery. ive watched those guys circle the block numerous times before parking a few blocks away. not so freaky fast