Did you know the master plan for that area includes tying it in with the creek behind Hensel?UmustBKidding said:
Don't even suggest it or cocs will want to connect it to wolf pen drainage ditch and swamp hole. Next would be Brazos transit wanting to connect it to their federal boondoggle woodlands water transit.
Nope.Cyp0111 said:
Has anyone heard anything back from the developers yet?
This is their reply on my Facebook post.Cyp0111 said:
Has anyone heard anything back from the developers yet?
"but other nonmetered parking is currently available at Century Square."jrhmc said:This is their reply on my Facebook post.Cyp0111 said:
Has anyone heard anything back from the developers yet?
"We appreciate the feedback. Yes, prime parking is currently metered, but other nonmetered parking is currently available at Century Square. In addition, the garage at Century Square will be free for the first thirty minutes. Some tenants will validate parking & there will be free "short-term" parking spaces spread throughout the center for restaurant take-out and quick retail pickups. Being located on Texas A&M's campus it is necessary to optimize convenient parking options for patrons looking to make quick trips & to differentiate between university student parking."
And they just recently made that change at city center. It all use to be free on the first floor of the parking garage and along the streets. I won't go there anymore because of the money grab. I am not going to pay you more money on top of supporting you through spending money at a business which pays for the rent.Jtayers23 said:
It's worth noting that City Centre in Houston, owned by the same people, is doing the same thing. Sad that places like that cannot adapt to their environment. I understand paid parking in Houston, but not here.
Reminds me of the red light cameras debacle where the city assured us it wasn't a money grab. People pointed out all you have to do to make intersections safer is add one second to the yellow lights. CStat said, "Nope! We're staying with cameras. For safety." That's when it became evident it was really a money grab.Frio Cielo said:
If it was not a money grab, they could have come out and stated, that parking near the restaurants and on the first floor of the garage is $3 per hour but with a vendor's purchase receipt, parking is free....one short sentence.
Check my math:Quote:
According to a press release from Century Square representatives, the street parking will be $3 for the first hour, with a $2 increase for every hour after that. There will be a daily max of $25 for more than four hours of parking.
My confusion was about the last part of the statement:halibut sinclair said:
^ It means you won't be charged more than $25 a day no matter how long you park.
Maybe they tipped their hand too soon. The current $3 + $2 rate could be introductory. Once they think we are desensitized to paying for the privilege to park, they will increase the rate where it will be $25 for 4 hours?Quote:
My confusion was about the last part of the statement:
"...daily max of $25 for more than four hours of parking."
You don't reach $25 until 12 hours of parking.
Can the investors sue if the parking situation causes Porters to tank?Cyp0111 said:
I've read through the investment criteria for porters as I invested in the notes. Less than thrilled with how they handled the parking situation.
Midway is a good developer. However, they do sometimes fall into the god complex.
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Hi Jason,
Thank you for your message and your concern.
The full parking plan is not yet out, but it will certainly be something that works and makes sense for the community. Validation options will be available.
Businesses and customers benefit when customers are able to find parking readily available. While it is a large factor, managing parking at Century Square is not just to avoid becoming overflow campus or University event parking. In a mixed-use environment, where some of our visitors stay longer and others are making quick trips, a tiered system helps make sure convenient spaces for restaurants and shops are available. Revenue from parking helps pay for free community event programming.
In addition, it is a Midway tradition to donate a portion of parking proceeds to local charities. As we have at our other properties, we look forward to sharing a portion of Century Square's parking revenue with charities that serve our B-CS community.
Beyond validation - until the parking garage is open, Century Square will lower its on-street parking fee to $1.25 / hour to bring it in line with what other establishments in this community charge for parking. We will always offer our customers a range of options to choose from and seek to offer the best experience for them.
Thanks,
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Good morning,
Thank you for your concern and feedback, it is appreciated.
We most certainly understand your concern and position. Businesses and customers benefit when customers are able to find parking readily available. Managing parking at Century Square is not just to avoid becoming overflow campus or University event parking. In a mixed-use environment, where some of our visitors stay longer and others are making quick trips, a tiered system helps make sure convenient spaces for restaurants and shops are available. Revenue from parking helps pay for free community event programming.
In addition, it is a Midway tradition to donate a portion of parking proceeds to local charities. As we have at our other properties, we look forward to sharing a portion of Century Square's parking revenue with charities that serve our B-CS community.
We have listened to our customers and businesses express their concerns, and we are sensitive to our community's feedback. Until the parking garage is open, Century Square will lower its on-street parking fee to $1.25 / hour to bring it in line with what other establishments in this community charge for parking in their garages.
Century Square continues to offer free and convenient on-street parking for customers making a quick stop or picking up online orders to carry out.
Thank you again for reaching out. (no signature)
That's how I read it, too, but didn't know if that was correct or simply poor wording.Rexter said:
Doing the math (literally) from the KBTX article, the fee is
1st hr - $3
2nd hr - $5
3rd hr - $7
4th hr - $9
That's $24 for 4 hours.
The article says "$3 for the first hour and then increasing $2 per hour every hour thereafter".
