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Ithaca Business Owners Oppose Seneca Street Parking Garage Demolition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Downtown business owners in Ithaca are petitioning the Ithaca Common Council to halt demolition plans for the Seneca Street parking garage and evaluate repair options. Danica Wilcox, owner of Moosewood Restaurant, stated that the petition calls for an independent structural study and a moratorium on redevelopment. Wilcox noted that the six months the garage was closed coincided with a vital business season for the downtown area.

From ithaca.com

Why it matters

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The opposition centers on the loss of customer parking, which directly impacts the operations of downtown businesses. Wilcox reported that during peak times, roughly half of arriving dining parties at Moosewood Restaurant send in a single person while others search for parking.

From ithaca.com

Who's involved

  • WilcoxOwner of Moosewood Restaurant and petitioner urging the Common Council to pause demolition.
  • IthacaCity where the Seneca Street parking garage is located and where the petition is directed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IthacaSpeculative

    The downtown commercial segment of Ithaca could see its revenue risk increase due to infrastructure issues and lack of parking.

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