Parking Just Got Easier!
River towns are famous for their lack of parking. These municipalities were built before cars. Once cars came on the scene, they co-existed with streetcars, so a family either didn’t need 1 or only needed 1 automobile. Now-a-days the 2-car family is the norm, and it’s not unusual to find a 3 or 4-car family. But where ya gonna put ‘em all?! The Hudson Independent reported recently on a Tarrytown “innovation” that will help greatly for those Kendalites still driving:
First Public Parking Garage in Tarrytown Unveiled The Hudson Independent October 17, 2024 By Rick Pezzullo
Finding a parking space in downtown Tarrytown just got a little easier with the unveiling Wednesday of a 68-space indoor public garage on the western side of South Washington Street.
“This garage is going to be a game changer,” Tarrytown Mayor Karen Brown said at the ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony with other village officials and local business leaders. “I’m excited about the positive impact this will have on our downtown businesses.”
The municipal garage was part of a public/private partnership between the village and Wilder Balter Parters (WBP), developers of the 109-unit affordable, multifamily apartments for seniors in the former YMCA building at 62 Main Street.
Village Administrator Richard Slingerland said the parking spaces in the garage will function the same as the lot across the street—open seven days a week for a maximum of six hours at a rate of $1 per hour. (Sunday is free).
Slingerland noted the indoor municipal lot is the first of its kind in the history of Tarryown.
“We’re certainly open to considering similar projects if they were to come up,” he said.
Bjorn Olsson, Executive Director of the historic Tarrytown Music Hall, said the garage will make it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the shows at his venue and frequent the many restaurants and shops downtown.
“I’m proud of Tarrytown for pulling this together,” he said. “This is an amazing thing.”