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Residents press Panama City on parking, access and boat-ramp capacity at marina Q&A
Summary
After the consultants’ sketches, residents questioned parking adequacy, boat-trailer parking and ramp expansion, restroom/showers and homelessness concerns, amphitheater noise and accessibility for older users; city staff said engineered ramp plans exist and materials will be posted online.
Following the consultant presentation, residents and elected officials extensively questioned aspects of access, parking and programming for the marina site.
Several attendees worried about parking and event capacity. One resident asked whether the 545 on‑site spaces (presented by the consultants) plus shared downtown parking would be enough for large events; consultants and staff said event-day parking would rely on shared parking downtown and shuttle operations and that on-site capacity is intended for everyday use rather than peak events.
Concerns about boat-trailer parking and the boat ramp were frequent. A participant asked…
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