I've just recently been informed that the casual parking at the Store/interchange site is going to be removed as of July 1. Login or signup to continue reading We've all seen in the last 10 years numerous developments bringing further density to Newcastle CBD. Those developments are coming at the cost of parking lots and spaces for workers and visitors.
The tram, while well-intentioned, does not prove adequate for commuters nor does the return trip of tram and rail from other outlying suburbs compare favourably to the cost of parking. We have a beautiful, thriving and livable city that to date hasn't suffered the crowding and density issues that larger national cities do. Why do we persist in trying to become a crowded city, a difficult city to interact with? Visiting the CBD is now a day trip if taking public transport or a lucky dip as to whether or not you can find a parking space.
This is not a new thought to anyone and has been uttered many times in this space and others, but why is the development of parking spots not part of builds that are replacing parking spots? It's obvious to me that the parking spot creation is barely adequate for the developments themselves let alone for replacing the loss of commuter spaces. In the absence of this, we have neither a satisfactory commuter light rail bringing people from satellite spaces into the CBD at a convenient and functional level, nor do we have liveable parking. TO all interested in safety on our roads and footpaths: I ha.
