Open thread about parking in the Sloop. Please let us know what you think.
Monday, May 25, 2009
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Residents should know that the parking lot between Polk and 9th and on the west side of the tracks is the site of well-organized thieves. Workers who had parked their van there for 15 minutes had it broken into. Expensive tools were stolen as was the passenger air bag. The owner takes no responsibility as signs are posted disclaiming liability. What to do? Don't park there.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to (cheaper) long term parking in the sloop. I have guests coming for a week and don't have parking in my building. Any suggestions would be seriously appreciated!
You might talk to the people who run the lot where the Roosevelt Collection sales office was over on Clark south of Polk. I think they charge $8/day.
Why is the lot at 14th and Wabash closed? It has been closed for a week or 2 now. I noticed it was closed Monday for the Bears and Vikings game, so I am wondering if it is closing for good if they are going to ignore $40/car parking.
Extremely aggressive towing out in full force this a.m. in the RPP Zone 40 behind Dearborn Station park area.
I saw no less that three trucks cruising around at 9:03 . . . pretty safe to say they hooked a few vehicles.
Seriously, if you park in RPP Zone 40 make sure you move your vehicle BEFORE 9:00 am.
Tow trucks have been cruising the area at 8:59!
That Zone 40 Parking in Dearborn Park I is a total joke. There is absolutely no reason that people shouldn't be allowed to park in that neighborhood M-F from 9-11AM.
I have called the alderman about it...the excuse seems to be related to the South Loop School...which is in Dearborn Park II, so I'm not buying it.
Seems to me, the special Dearborn Park people just want to have their own special parking all to themselves. Just like they don't want anyone driving OR EVEN WALKING through their neighborhood. Would be nice if someday, we could at least get some pedestrian access (for example, to Clark Street). But apparently, since "they were here first," they get to do whatever the eff they want...Like completely screw up the street grid, thus lessening our walking and public transportation options.
Now that's progress! NICE!
Would be nice if someday, we could at least get some pedestrian access (for example, to Clark Street).
There is a door south of 9th, but you need to know the code to open it from Clark Street.
Like completely screw up the street grid, thus lessening our walking and public transportation options.
You do realize that Dearborn Park I was previously a rail yard, don't you?
Oh it was previously a rail yard! So let's leave it as an isolated stretch of land FOREVER! That makes sense.
Much of the south loop used to be a rail yard, big freaking deal. It's not a rail yard anymore, and should not be developed in a way that is contrary to the rest of the city. Go look at Central Station. That used to be a rail yard...now it is a neighborhood, with streets that go through and pedestrian access. WOW! Is that so hard?
And a gate with an access code is NOT pedestrian access.
Oh it was previously a rail yard! So let's leave it as an isolated stretch of land FOREVER! That makes sense.
It's not isolated, it's just that you never could drive freely over that land.
Much of the south loop used to be a rail yard, big freaking deal. It's not a rail yard anymore, and should not be developed in a way that is contrary to the rest of the city. Go look at Central Station. That used to be a rail yard...now it is a neighborhood, with streets that go through and pedestrian access. WOW! Is that so hard?
You can drive down either State or Clark, what's the big deal?
And a gate with an access code is NOT pedestrian access.
Feel free to exit to Clark from the Park Terrace side.
Wow, that's an awful not of irrational hate for the Dearborn Park areas.
I live a couple blocks north of of DP but think it's a pretty awesome and unique area. I give a lot of props to the original developers and initial residents . . . true pioneers in this area. When you create something from nothing, you're entitled to set things up however you see fit IMO. The parking restrictions in this area are for safety/security reasons . . . it keeps people from garaging their vehicles on the city streets for indefinite periods of time. What else would you suggest, putting meters down there?
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