tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post4828837086202202269..comments2023-10-29T06:37:08.961-04:00Comments on Downtown Fort Wayne Baseball: Parking Non-Issue Trotted Out AgainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-39808590951177541812008-01-15T10:44:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:44:00.000-05:00Here's an HTML'ized link for the parking map Downt...Here's an HTML'ized link for the parking map <A HREF="http://www.fwembassytheatre.org/documents/Downtown_Parking_Map.pdf" REL="nofollow">Downtown Parking Map</A><BR/><BR/>There is also a link on the DFWB mainpage under the "Suggested Reading" heading (look for the Downtown Parking Map link)scott spauldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151689235658742274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-50274931219572516352008-01-15T10:41:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:41:00.000-05:00Looks like you'll have to paste the html for the p...Looks like you'll have to paste the html for the parking map together. Its under the "about Us' section on the Embassy's web site. Here's the full version. (You'll probably want to delete the return.)<BR/><BR/>http://www.fwembassytheatre.org/<BR/>documents/Downtown_Parking_Map.pdf<BR/><BR/>The Embassy fields many questions from patrons about parking. The perception is that its limited, more so with the current construction going on. We'll be happy when the new parking garage is finished, but, for the most part, people can park within a few blocks for an evening show.Steve Linsenmayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12227144691085714834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-36570010603719680982008-01-14T23:29:00.000-05:002008-01-14T23:29:00.000-05:00Barranda,Thanks for the tip. I didn't know ClubSod...Barranda,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip. I didn't know ClubSoda was already offering vouchers. Good for them! Club Soda is a great success story for downtown development. They've proven their ability to meet the needs of their customers as well as change with the times, particularly regarding the smoking issue. Other establishments would benefit by following their lead.<BR/><BR/>DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-83952457975405123982008-01-14T17:32:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:32:00.000-05:00Summit Club offers free parking to its patrons. I...Summit Club offers free parking to its patrons. I'm sure some if not most of the current or up-coming businesses will follow suit.<BR/>We all just have to give it some time. Things are now just starting to change and the process will an ongoing one. Give it some time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457505608271933614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-87352347456691770562008-01-14T17:14:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:14:00.000-05:00I'm not sure if my sarcasm meter is broken or scot...I'm not sure if my sarcasm meter is broken or scott b.'s is broken. One of ours is definitely broken. Sadly, I can understand why some might not have picked up on my sarcasm. <BR/><BR/>NFW - you make some excellent points. I agree that perception is the problem. However, I'm not sure how you can fix that perception. Club Soda offers the vouchers you suggest, but the people that perceive downtown as waste of time probably don't know about them. <BR/><BR/>As Wendy notes, the worst perception is that walking is a bad thing. Downtown redevelopment is an ever ongoing process to ensure that a city plan is in place that makes people believe that walking downtown has value. Unless there's a parade going on, most people believe that there's just not much value in walking downtown. Right now, they aren't too far from the truth.barrandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922945903241326371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-11994477744761909292008-01-14T09:51:00.000-05:002008-01-14T09:51:00.000-05:00For an excellent downtown parking map check this l...For an excellent downtown parking map check this link....<BR/><BR/>http://www.fwembassytheatre.org/documents/Downtown_Parking_Map.pdfbrian spauldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591871200284470320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-1604652372836637832008-01-14T09:47:00.000-05:002008-01-14T09:47:00.000-05:00Barranda, don't you know there's no room for sarca...Barranda, don't you know there's no room for sarcasm in these posts? Sheesh...<BR/><BR/>I absolutely am a believer that we don't have a parking problem, we have a walking problem. And agree that parking here is ridiculously cheap. However, to combat the perception or misconception that there is a problem, I think some better signage could help. People who don't venture downtown frequently are unsure where they, as civilians, are allowed to park. We might as well make it as easy as possible.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467497701143079019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-13162896480273404122008-01-13T23:47:00.000-05:002008-01-13T23:47:00.000-05:00The first rule of business is "give the customer w...The first rule of business is "give the customer what they want." If we want people to visit downtown, don't insult them. Recognize the perceived parking issue is one to be overcome.<BR/><BR/>Those "chains" we ridicule are successful because they've done their due diligence, recognize they need to be where the people are, and give the customer what they want. For many that includes free parking. <BR/><BR/>I've lived in Chicago. I appreciate what a great deal we have here on parking. But Fort Wayne is NOT Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Phoenix or Detroit. Among the first of our priorities must be understanding our own market, and then giving the people what they want.<BR/><BR/>I'm in favor of downtown development as much as the next guy. Bemoaning the fact that residents would rather eat and shop where it's more "convenient" does little to help our cause. Insulting the very people we want to join us downtown doesn't help either. <BR/><BR/>I've suggested elsewhere that downtown eateries might overcome the parking issue by passing out free quarters, or offering a $15.00 voucher for a customer's next visit should they get a parking ticket. The reality is that those more "convenient" establishments DO PAY for parking for their guests. Those suburban parking lots aren't free to build, and the leasing company passes along that cost to its tenants. Downtown spots would do well to level the playing field.<BR/><BR/>We can certainly come up with creative ideas for overcoming the parking perception.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-43990294995103823182008-01-12T16:58:00.000-05:002008-01-12T16:58:00.000-05:00But isn't that the problem Barranda? You would ra...But isn't that the problem Barranda? You would rather patronize a cheap national chain because parking is free than pay the unbelievably high price of 25 cents to park at a local store.<BR/><BR/>We need to get our priorities straight when it comes to these things. Local restaurant adding to the economy of the city vs. chain which could care less about the city.Scott Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857549206561545910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-62159756963276248792008-01-12T11:31:00.000-05:002008-01-12T11:31:00.000-05:00I completely agree with you Dan. I've lived all o...I completely agree with you Dan. I've lived all over the world while in the military. People of Fort Wayne seem to get upset when the first row of parking near the mall is full. Walk an additional 20 steps and lose some weight. At least you can park within a block or two from where you want to be without being charged extensive fees. <BR/>I know in Phoenix it costs $75 to have a cab take you from the Air Force base to downtown. Just think, we could be paying much more in cab fare and not worry about parking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457505608271933614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-33257127947559185212008-01-11T17:16:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:16:00.000-05:00I've lived in St. Louis, grew up in Detroit and sp...I've lived in St. Louis, grew up in Detroit and spend a great deal of time in Indianapolis. If you can find parking in *any* of those cities with a walk of only a couple of blocks you're lucky. On top of that, you pay anywhere from $15-$25 per day for the privilege.<BR/><BR/>People in Fort Wayne are lazy when it comes to downtown parking. They want a spot right in front of where they're going.Dan Turkettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091037665533707901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5379820661179845389.post-82925460549834851452008-01-11T17:10:00.000-05:002008-01-11T17:10:00.000-05:00This article is B.S. I went to Toscani's the other...This article is B.S. I went to Toscani's the other day, and I had to put a QUARTER in the meter to exercise my god-given right to park within a few feet of the restaurant. I could have gone to Little Caesars and parked for FREE. I'm so mad!barrandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922945903241326371noreply@blogger.com