Downtown parking study urges signage, shared parking and operational changes

Aug 5, 2025

Walker Consultants presented a downtown parking study showing more than 3,000 total spaces (about 1,700 private), a weekday peak occupancy near 49% at 11 a.m., and recommended improved signage, shared-use agreements, limited-time parking changes, valet options and targeted marketing to better use underutilized metro lots.

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Glenview — Consultants from Walker Consultants presented a downtown parking study to the Board of Trustees on Aug. 5, summarizing current inventory, survey feedback and operational recommendations to improve parking availability as new restaurants and development activate the downtown.

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