On Monday, April 15 at 2:00 PM, the City of Caldwell will host a discussion and update session on the new parking program that will begin in May. Local business owners are eager to learn how this program will affect them.
Christina Rock, owner of Spectagals in Downtown Caldwell, is anticipating some challenges with the new parking system. She hopes that the community will understand how the program aims to improve the parking situation. Meanwhile, Dawn Bashore, owner of Fire and Ice Pottery Studio, emphasizes the importance of convenient parking for her customers, especially those with mobility restrictions. She worries that the added cost of parking could discourage customers from visiting her studio.
The city’s goal with the new program is to reduce congestion in downtown by encouraging long-term parkers such as local employees to use free parking lots a few blocks away. Both Rock and Bashore are hopeful that businesses can adapt to the new parking system and sustain through the changes. They understand that only time will tell how this program will impact their businesses and the community as a whole.