Yeah, a work/shop/live area near me instituted paid parking 5 years ago, after 25 years of being free. It had some serious negative effects on business and they rolled back the paid hours to just weekdays and just 9-5 for the garages, but it still has not recovered. Many of the businesses have moved out, although others have moved in. Some customers just park in the nearest free spots, clogging up other commercial or residential parking, and walk.
It's been 5 years and places are still closing as their leases expire. The place never really recovered and people are still complaining about it.
It's been 5 years and places are still closing as their leases expire. The place never really recovered and people are still complaining about it.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/02/14/reston-town-center-...
https://wjla.com/news/local/merchants-association-weekday-pa...
https://www.reddit.com/r/nova/comments/sp6hfr/clydes_reston_...