🚗 The Gist: Roswell officials have determined the site for the city’s new downtown parking deck following a City Council vote.
🔍 The Details: The decision — based on a public vote in November 2022 allocating $20 million — designates a specific area between Alpharetta Street and Green Street for the parking structure. City officials are hopeful this initiative will address parking and traffic challenges in Roswell’s historic district.
📊 By The Numbers:
- $20 million: The budget approved by voters for the parking deck.
- 8: Number of potential locations evaluated.
- 17: Number of criteria used to assess potential sites.
💡 Why It Matters: City officials say the new parking deck is a key component in Roswell’s strategy to support local commerce and enhance visitor experiences in the downtown area.
🛠️ What’s Next?: The next steps outlined by the city involve selecting a design-build firm to advance the parking deck project, with further specifics on its design and capacity expected to be shared.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
