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City of Clearwater Parking Consulting Services - Clearwater, Florida TimHaahs performed parking consulting services to evaluate the impact of new improvements to the downtown parking system. The study reviewed and updated the City’s previous downtown parking study, as these improvements were not in place prior to its completion. Improvements included increased retail and restaurant establishments along the Cleveland Street District, and a higher downtown office occupancy rate.  The City of Clearwater has taken many steps to improve the walkability of its downtown, including a major streetscape renovation, roadway improvements, a uniform wayfinding and signage program, and a new branding effort. The City also implemented a formalized façade improvement program.  These significant improvements created the need to confirm the ability of the existing downtown parking system to support the increased occupancy and new retail mix. This study addressed both issues, as well as analyzed opportunities for weekday and daytime users to share parking resources with weekend and evening users. The parking study determined that current parking system can support the anticipated future growth of all downtown features. TimHaahs also recommended: • Updated signage • Evaluation of meter rates • Event parking strategies |