Philadelphia Considers Its Parking Destiny

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Adam Millard-Ball

9 April 2005 - 5:00am

Philadelphia citizens weigh in on the direction of parking policy in downtown.

A daylong public workshop provided a forum for vigorous debate over parking policies in Center City Philadelphia. Paricipants considered the design of garages, pricing, and the need to maintain a great pedestrian environment.

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Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 8, 2005

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The decision to abandon a property is a symptom of the loss of confidence. And while abandonment certainly affects confidence among surrounding homeowners, the most important question to answer is not "how do we deal with abandoned properties?" but "what is the most cost-effective way to restore market confidence, and how do abandoned properties fit into that picture?"

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Read the full article, written by Charles Buki & Elizabeth Humphrey Schilling.