St. Charles to hold Jan. 23 open house on downtown parking study

In June 2023, the St. Charles City Council approved a contract with Desman Inc. to conduct a downtown parking study.

It is designed to provide the city council and staff with insight and data on the current downtown parking environment and recommend initiatives that enhance the parking experience for all downtown visitors.

Desman Inc. has concluded the draft of the downtown parking study, which is now available for the public to review on the city’s website.

To engage the community further, interested parties are encouraged to participate by providing feedback through a brief online survey or an upcoming open house meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the city hall council chambers, 2 E. Main St.

The draft study, survey, and open house information is available at www.stcharlesil.gov/projects/downtown-parking-study.

Mayor Vitek emphasized the significance of public input, noting, "We value the input of our community members. Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the direction of our decisions and prioritizing recommendations that align with the needs and preferences of our residents and visitors alike."

Derek Conley, economic development director, expressed his enthusiasm about the study, stating, "A downtown parking study was needed as the city has experienced increased development, new businesses, and successful community events that have attracted more people to the downtown in recent years. The insights gained will guide us in making informed decisions to enhance the overall parking experience and contribute to the continued growth of our community."

For more information, contract Derek Conley at dconley@stcharlesil.gov.