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Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Raleigh Magazine

Pricing Out Downtown?

FEB 24, 202615 MIN
Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine

Pricing Out Downtown?

FEB 24, 202615 MIN

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When parking becomes a barrier, people don’t fight it—they leave. Gina Stephens and Melissa Howsam dig into Raleigh’s looming parking debate, the revenue shortfall driving it, and why rolling back free parking or upping rates could hurt the very businesses downtown is trying to keep alive.Free DTR Parking Pays OffStay in the KnowGet SocialMeet Our Sponsors:Timber PizzaWoodhouse Spa RaleighVillage TavernGet the issue to your door! Subscribe Now