Five Things to Look for in a Downtown Monthly Parking Garage
The increase in the number of parking spaces comes at a time when developers downtown have opted to convert older buildings to residential use -- such as the former Dillard's department store at Sixth Street and Washington Avenue. Gunna Development, a partnership of Gordon Gundaker and Mike Hejna, and an affiliate of Gundaker Commercial Group Inc., purchased the building and is considering converting it into 150 apartments and a 150-room hotel.
01. Price
Brace yourself Louisville, downtown parking rates are going up starting Aug. 1.
We're just a few weeks away from spending an extra quarter per hour at city meters and another $5 on monthly fees in most garages and lots. Finding an affordable garage is more important than ever.
02. Amenities
Self Park – Ability to park on your own
Valet – Attendant will park and retrieve your car
Covered Parking – Parking inside a garage
Mobile Pass Accepted – Ability to scan at location
03. Security
IMPORTANT: After you reserve your monthly parking spot, you will receive a confirmation email from SpotHero. Some spots will require you to complete an application before you can being parking. If your spot requires one, your confirmation email will include instructions on how to complete the application process for your monthly parking spot.
04. Space
Additional One Time Fees – You may have to pay a one-time fee directly to the parking facility for the following:
Access Pass – Key fob, transponder, or hang tag to redeem reservation
Activation Fee – Paid to location to honor monthly reservation
05. Availability
24/7 – Access the parking facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Daytime only – Great option if you drive to work but don’t need to park overnight
Nights & weekends – Great option if you need to park overnight and throughout the weekend
Storage – Safe and secure storage if you want to drop off your car for an extended amount of time
