City of St. Charles Opens 110 New Parking Spaces Downtown
Honestly, the timing couldn’t be much better.
The city of St. Charles is holding a ribbon cutting Monday to celebrate the opening of the new 1st Street Parking Garage on the northeast corner of 1st and Illinois streets. All are welcome. The 110-space public parking garage is part of Phase 3 of the 1st Street Project.
The ceremony will take place on the top deck of the new structure at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3.
“We are glad to be able to bring more parking downtown,” said City Administrator Mark Koenen. “Parking is an important element for a vibrant downtown. And this will open just in time for Scarecrow Fest.”
About Phase 3 of the 1st Street Project
Construction is now under way for Phase 3 of the 1st Street Project, which includes the riverfront property located at the northeast corner of Illinois and First streets. Project plans call for three mixed-use buildings, the public parking deck, an extension of the First Street plaza east to the riverfront and a bi-level pedestrian riverwalk.
Ground was broken Sept. 16, 2015, for Building No. 1, which will house ALE Solutions headquarters. The city recently approved plans for Building No. 3, a five-story bank/office and residential condominium building, located along the future riverwalk. In between Buildings No. 1 and No. 3 is the new Parking Garage.
The Public Parking Garage is constructed of precast concrete panels and features two levels. The lower level entrance will be at street level from Illinois Street. The lower level slopes down to the north, going below grade. It provides access to basement-level parking beneath each of the adjacent buildings. The upper level will be accessed from a ramp from First Street.
Pedestrian access to the future riverwalk will be provided from both levels at the north end of the deck.
For more information on the 1st Street Project, visit the 1st Street St. Charles website.
SOURCE: city of St. Charles news release
About the City of St. Charles
Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 1,800 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov
