During a recent government meeting, concerns were raised regarding the parking impact of a building completed in 2019, which has reportedly not taken steps to alleviate its effects on the surrounding neighborhood. A local resident highlighted that an adjacent parking garage remains underutilized, questioning why the building owner has not addressed the parking issues that have intensified traffic in the area by 250%.

The resident proposed that the addition of a new parking lot be scaled back to align with the actual parking needs of the existing building, emphasizing that the current parking situation exacerbates existing traffic problems. They noted that illegal parking on Northwest 9th Street has become common, further complicating the situation.

The discussion also touched on the rapid development in the neighborhood, which has seen a significant increase in architecturally designed buildings, growing from seven in 2010 to over 40 today. This surge in construction has transformed the area, previously known as the \"architect's ghetto,\" into a vibrant community with multiple new residential projects underway.

The resident praised the improvements in infrastructure and walkability in the Midtown area, particularly referencing the positive changes brought by the nearby Saint Anthony's district. However, they cautioned that the proposed parking lot could act as a barrier to future development, potentially deterring new residents and businesses from investing in the area.

Concerns were also raised about the potential for the parking lot to become an unsupervised space, which could lead to further issues for the neighborhood. The resident concluded by questioning whether anyone would want to live near such a large parking facility, suggesting that it could detract from the community's appeal.