Welcome to the wacky world of vehicular parking in the heart of downtown Flagstaff: two-hour parking limits; drivers moving cars frequently to avoid fines; stores with no parking for employees and customers; visitors who give up and drive away; and residents with no place to park near their homes. These conditions have been a cause of complaints for frustrated motorists for more than 25 years. Some say they have only grown worse as the modest mountain town has accommodated a growing number of … [Read more...] about Bringing Order to Downtown Parking
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What to Expect from Flagstaff Parking Management
If you live in an area where the street spaces are constantly filled by people not living in your neighborhood, working together with your neighbors, you will be able to get a parking permit and be able to use spaces reserved for residents. If you are visiting Flagstaff, or shopping in the downtown, you should have an easier time finding a parking space. If you own or work in a downtown business, you will be able to get a parking permit and be able to use reserved spaces. It’s going to be a … [Read more...] about What to Expect from Flagstaff Parking Management
Dew Downtown Flagstaff Event
The inaugural Dew Downtown Flagstaff event is wrapping up, with San Francisco Street expected to reopen by tomorrow morning. While official attendance estimates have not been released, many locals and tourists turned out to watch the weekend's snowboarding events. Obstacles, including a trashcan, benches and even a Toyota FJ Cruiser were part of the course, created on top of several feet of snow. The following story was written by Kevin Bertram, of Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Dew Downtown Flagstaff Event
Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
John VanLandingham has been involved with Flagstaff's downtown for nearly two decades. The co-owner of the Old Town Shops was active during the special improvement district (SID) of the 1990s. That effort, which was paid for by a tax of property owners in the area, is credited for revitalizing downtown, helping the transformation that created a popular destination for locals and visitors. But VanLandingham worries the vibrant city hub could deteriorate without proper management. "We invite … [Read more...] about Downtown in the Hands of Property Owners
Preparing For Flagstaff’s Winter
Our City crews began work months ago, preparing schedules, driving routes, maintaining equipment, and training temporary personnel for the Flagstaff winter season. This month, I am going to take the opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions about snow plowing, parking, sidewalks and overall winter safety. Q: Why at times do I see plows out on the main streets but none in my neighborhood? A: Many years ago, the Flagstaff City Council approved a community snow policy that sets … [Read more...] about Preparing For Flagstaff’s Winter
Flagstaff Mall Improvements Good for Shoppers
The holiday shopping season has been made better by the new parking lot at the Flagstaff Mall & The Marketplace has been completed. Shoppers can now find plentiful parking on the new 9,000 tons of asphalt that has been laid down and wrapped all the way around the mall, says Lori Pappas, assistant vice president of consumer marketing for the mall. She says the improvement to the parking lot was needed. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mall Improvements Good for Shoppers
