Star Tribune Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:23:23 GMT
Burnsville businesses say success hinges on more parking
Parking shortages discourage customers from doing business in the Heart of the City. The city is planning a 250-space deck. At Jensen's Cafe, owner Doron Jensen says he's convinced the survival of his business and others in Burnsville's Heart of the City hinges on whether city leaders provide more downtown parking spots -- and how fast they do it. At Jensen's, along busy Burnsville Parkway at Nicollet, Jensen said he opened with the belief that the city would provide enough parking. "It's a must," he said. He's facing the same challenge as business owners around the country who are moving into new suburban downtown areas but discovering one big drawback: Customers have to hoof it because they can't find nearby parking -- a serious problem in cold-weather climates like Minnesota's.
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