Pollution Reducing Parking Lot
Mayor Coleen J. Seng recently participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the improvements of a parking lot located in the Havelock business district. The lot is the city's first use of a bioretention cell system, which uses special plants in a conditioned soil bed to treat and manage stormwater runoff. In addition to slowing runoff and improving storm water quality, the system also creates a garden to attract butterflies and birds. Bioretention cells will continue to be used in future parking lot projects.
Congratulations to Patti Lutter Employee of the Quarter
Patti, who has been a cashier, primarily at Carriage Park Garage for a year, has been awarded employee of the quarter. According to her co-workers she is a dedicated and friendly employee. She enjoys reading, playing her guitar and says that her favorite aspect of the job is working with people. Patti also works full time as a social worker for health and human services. She has two cats, one is named Toady and the other is named Sinatra.
Thank you for all of your hard work Patti!
Award Received for Haymarket Garage Design
The City of Lincoln Parking System received an honorable mention award for the Haymarket Garage at the 2005 International Parking Awards Competition. The award was given for best design of a parking facility with less than 800 spaces. One distinctive feature of this garage is the potential for mixed use. A 3,000 square foot retail space is located on the lower level of the garage where Coaches Corner, a sports bar and hair salon, will be opening soon. The architectural design and lighting of the garage is also unique. The exterior was designed to complement the storefront character of the Historic Haymarket District by using red brick and stone. In the same manner, old fashioned light fixtures were used on "Q" street to maintain the Historic Haymarket theme and beacon type fixtures were used on 9th street to reinforce a sense of entry to downtown Lincoln.
| Garage | Location |
|---|---|
| Carriage Park | 11th & "L" Streets |
| Center Park | 11th & "N" Streets |
| Cornhusker | 12th & "L" Streets |
| Haymarket | 9th & "Q" Streets |
| Iron Horse | 7th & "Q" Streets |
| Market Place | 10th & "Q" Streets |
| Que Place | 11th & "Q" Streets |
| University Square | 14th & "P" Streets |
How Much Does the Park It Downtown Card Cost?
Participants in the Park It Downtown program receive a 20% discount when spending at least $20. The following are the available increments and the discounted rate.
| Parking Value | Your Cost |
|---|---|
| $25 | $20 |
| $50 | $40 |
| $75 | $60 |
| $100 | $80 |
Introducing the Park It Downtown Card
A new validation program aimed at making parking downtown easier and more convenient has recently been launched. The Park It Downtown Card is a prepaid card that is used each time you enter and exit the parking facilities. It eliminates the need for cash and speeds up the time it takes to exit the garages. The card can be issued at the City of Lincoln Parking Office and is ideal for businesses that employ part-time employees, people who live downtown and anyone who enjoys spending time downtown. The card can be used at all seven City of Lincoln parking garages as well as at the Iron Horse Lot. Participants will have access to these facilities 24 hours a, 7 days a week, subject to availability. For more information please call the City of Lincoln parking office at 441-6472 or visit us online at parkitdowntown.org.
A Reminder to Monthly Parkers
During Nebraska home football games there are a set number of stalls allocated for monthly parkers that are filled on a first come first serve basis. If a particular garage is filled we will direct you to another city garage where parking is available. Thank you for your patience and
Go Huskers!
It's time again for...
Husker Football!Husker Football!
Get on the ball and reserve your parking now!
Purchase your 2005 season parking pass or reserve a spot for each individual game. Either way, you'll spend more time cheering on the Huskers than looking for a place to park.
2005 Season Pass Parking Rates
- Carriage - 11th & 'L' Streets - $84
- Center - 11th & 'N' Streets - $84
- Haymarket - 9th & 'Q' Streets - $147
- Market - 10th & 'Q' Streets - $147
- Que - 11th & 'Q' Streets - $147
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