The Scottsdale City Council is considering Tuesday whether to move forward with expansion of a parking structure in Old Town.
The city will consider adding two more levels to an existing two-level parking garage at First Street and Brown Avenue, which would add 185 spaces.
The proposal comes after Scottsdale voters approved $319 million bonds in 2019 to fund various uses, including parking structures. The garage expansion is estimated to cost up to $3.8 million.
Almost three dozen Old Town businesses signed a petition asking the city to cancel the garage expansion. The petition expresses concern construction will harm businesses, degrade Old Town’s ambience, and force a farmers market to relocate to City Hall.
The City Council meeting starts at 5 p.m.
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Supporters say the garage is needed to address the parking needs in Old Town, including for spring training. Opponents say the garage will ruin the charm of Old Town, and that the city is relying on outdated data.
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