Downtown has been working on different versions of a Downtown Management Plan for over 3 years.  Below are links to the many news articles describing the Downtown Business’ and City’s efforts.

August 25, 2009 Parking plan to cost $25M

June 4, 2008 Council kills parking meters

June 3, 2008 Neighborhood parking a 3-hour debate

June 2, 2008 Employee parking showdown looms

May 25, 2008 Council delays parking lot resurfacing

May 20, 2008 How much for a parking space?

Feb. 6, 2008 Council adopts meters

Feb. 4, 2008 Parking meters scheduled for council agenda

Jan. 22, 2008 Spillover parking a concern to neighbors

Dec. 16, 2007 Council delays vote on meters 6 weeks

Dec. 16, 2007 Meters set to return

June 18, 2007 Downtown parking meters get green light

August 23, 2006 Downtown parking plan set for phase-in

July 6, 2006 Could parking plan end the 2-hour shuffle?

Source: AZ Daily Sun Council Watch Blog