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City of Coral Gables Parking Study - Coral Gables, Florida The City of Coral Gables engaged TimHaahs to evaluate the potential impact on parking, should the City decide to move forward with one of three streetscape improvement plans.  The City plans to improve the appearance of downtown and create a ‘people place’ that is more pedestrian friendly. One of the proposed streetscape improvements will expand the sidewalk, improve lighting and streetscape fixtures, and convert angled parking to parallel parking. The change in parking will result in a loss of approximately 70 parking spaces. The City was interested in understanding the impact from the loss of those spaces, and whether or not other parking facilities in the area had excess capacity to compensate for the displaced spaces now and in the future. Along with evaluating the current and future parking adequacy, TimHaahs conducted a review of the existing trolley system, security, wayfinding and signage, conditions of the parking facilities, operational and management practices, and the financial performance of the parking system. This multi-faceted approach allowed TimHaahs to develop a macro view of the entire parking system and how it relates to the downtown area. Further, TimHaahs conducted a formal public presentation at the conclusion of each study phase to maintain open communication channels between the team and the general public. |