St. Charles Seeks Feedback On Downtown Parking Study

ST. CHARLES, IL — City officials will host an open house Monday and are seeking feedback from residents regarding downtown parking options in St. Charles.

In June 2023, the St. Charles City Council approved a contract with Desman Inc. to conduct a downtown parking study, with hopes of providing 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, according to a news release.

Desman Inc. has completed its downtown parking study, which is available to review on the city’s website. The city hosted an open house on Jan. 23 to gather input on the draft study, city officials said.

Residents who have input on downtown parking are encouraged to provide feedback through a brief online survey or at an upcoming open house, which will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at city hall, 2 E. Main Street.

The draft study, survey, and open houseinformation is available online.

"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," said St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek.