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Councilmember Cloutier Outlines Downtown Development Priorities, Flags High Parking Garage Costs
Summary
Councilmember Patrick Cloutier updated the board on downtown redevelopment plans—pursuing infrastructure and office first, a hotel as aspirational—and warned a proposed public parking garage could cost roughly $70,000 per parking space in one scenario.
Patrick Cloutier, identified in the meeting as a member of the City Council, briefed the Historic Preservation Advisory Board on downtown redevelopment and the search for a parking-garage site. Cloutier said staff and the Economic Development Corporation are pursuing partners and that the city will prioritize infrastructure and office development at the Old City Hall site, with a hotel remaining an aspirational goal.
Cloutier flagged cost concerns for a public parking garage and said, "One of the proposals we have is 70,000 per spot." He described a strategy of incrementally building infrastructure and attracting office tenants to boost weekday foot traffic and make downtown retail and grocers more viable. Cloutier invited questions and said the council will continue public engagement on parking and site selection.
