[OMS_MANAGERS] Parking Question

[UBRA Uptown Business Revitalization Association]

Hi Jamie,
   I have observed this same phenomenon here in Oakridge.  It may be that
the business owner simply doesn't realize how that prime spot is viewed by
others.  Maybe they are carrying an armload of items on the way in the
door, then get busy and forget to move the vehicle?  I think it's worth
having a conversation with owners, employees, and managers to hear their
point of view.
    In another part of Oakridge, along highway 58 I own property where we
operated a cafe and when business was slow, we would park our vehicles as a
'decoy car.'  The thought being that if no one was there the place was
either closed or no one liked it. Looking forward to hearing from others...
Lynda Kamerrer
Uptown Business & Revitalization Association
Board Member


On Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 12:11 PM Jamie Zamrin <
Jamie.Zamrin at ci.woodburn.or.us> wrote:

> Happy Friday!
>
> Wondering if anyone has a suggestion about how to encourage business
> owners to park in free public parking lots (a block or two away from their
> business) instead of street parking (directly in front of their business)?
> We are running into an issue where customers are not finding parking
> directly in front of the businesses on our main street, so some business
> owners are concerned about losing quick drop-in customers.
>
> We have thought about creating a flyer along the lines of "Be kind to your
> customers - leave the street parking for them". We also have a map created
> for the business owners which highlights all of the free parking lots
> available. Any thoughts or ideas would be very helpful.
>
> Thank you!
>
>
> *Jamie Zamrin *Economic Development Specialist
> Office (503) 980-6307 | Cell (503) 951-1569
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