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DIA: Downtown has thousands of public spaces but private garage pricing varies; city to pursue family-friendly rates
Summary
Colin Tarbert (DIA) told the committee downtown has about 48,000 public parking spaces and identified three garages nearest Riverfront Plaza; councilmembers asked for occupancy and pricing data for private garages (VyStar reportedly charging up to $15) and Tarbert said DIA will pursue negotiations to keep prices low and return occupancy figures to the committee.
Colin Tarbert, representing the Downtown Investment Authority, briefed the Special Committee on the Future Downtown on Feb. 9 about public parking availability and pricing near new riverfront amenities.
Tarbert said the downtown area contains about 48,000 public parking spaces and highlighted three garages close to Riverfront Plaza: the Water Street garage (operated by the City of Jacksonville), a VyStar-adjacent garage next to the playground,…
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