Something off about the new parking structure downtown

I had to park in the new city garage on 3rd Street last week because my usual lot was full. It's a six level concrete building, opened maybe 4 months ago. The thing that bugged me was how few cars were actually in there, maybe 20 total at 10 AM on a Tuesday. Then I noticed all the cameras at every corner, way more than any other garage I've been in around here. And the exit gates were open, no attendant, no payment machine working. A guy in a vest was just standing by the stairwell watching people. I asked him about paying and he said "don't worry about it," which made me more suspicious. Has anyone else been in that garage and noticed the same setup?

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bell.emma17d ago

Sounds like one of those pop-up parking setups they run for a few months then vanish, seen it happen before.

anna_green4817d ago

Hold on though, is it actually that sketchy? I've seen these lots pop up in a few different towns near me and they seem to run for a whole season at least. Sometimes a smaller operation is just a legit business that doesn't have the cash for a big permanent lot purchase, not a scam. The rates can be way better than the official garages too, which is a huge win if you're just going to a concert for a few hours. I'd take a chance on one of these over paying $40 to park in a concrete box any day lol.