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Downtown Parking Availability

Grand jurors, jury pools, and court staff are struggling without the Seneca Street garage; jurors get no parking reimbursement. The committee floated ideas like shuttles as the county grapples with downtown parking for years to come.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 22, 2026

MediumDevelopment

City of Ithaca Zoning Reform Survey

The city is pursuing denser infill housing through zoning changes, including wider use of planned unit developments, so workers can live where they work. County Legislator Packman sits on the city's Zoning Advisory Committee tracking it.

3 mentionsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026