Submission
Which parking changes proposal would like to comment on
Proposed changes to parking in Saint Clair
Do you support or oppose the proposed changes?
I/We oppose the proposed changes
What is your feedback on the proposed changes
I understand in having a business I should be pushing for more turnover of people being able to park up but I love St Clair the way it is - I love the relaxed feeling and natural beauty of it, I really do think locals and visitors should be able to park up and be carefree to spend time in it.
Most weekends I get customers saying they can never find a park in the St Clair area but its really only during weekends or if Dunedin has an event on that parking is an issue. Its not like they have to walk far if people have to park a couple of streets away, which I will politely tell them.
My first thought when I heard about the restrictions was families unpacking their car getting their kids down to the beach, an undertaking, knowing they have to move their car in 4 hrs or 2hrs. It removes the casualness of a beach day out and I suppose it worries me that it may deter people coming out to St Clair when they are on a time limit. Keep it relaxed, keep it as easy as can be for families and the elderly. That goes for families having a day at the pool too keep it they way it is.
Also having lunch/dinner out or socialising the thought of moving the car after a certain time just doesnt appeal. We are at the beach not in a city centre, this is where people come out to relax and unwind not to be on a time restriction.
I'm for 2 x P5 outside busy cafes and restarants not 4 - taking away parking for customers.
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1137189
Submitter name:
Melissa Melissa
Last name
Davis
Organisation
Wander And Sons
In what capacity are you providing your feedback?
Owner