LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Enterprise homeowners within the Las Vegas Arts District are urging the town to pause parking charge will increase within the space.
The board of administrators for the Las Vegas Arts District Neighborhood Affiliation, a non-profit “committed to building a stronger and more connected downtown community,” despatched a letter to metropolis officers on Sunday to precise their issues and lodge a criticism concerning the current modifications to downtown parking charges.
Within the letter, the non-profit requested the town to impose a right away moratorium, or pause, on paid parking inside The Arts District by means of Jan. 1, 2026, to assist present reduction for purchasers, companies, and staff, particularly through the upcoming busy vacation season.
“These increases are having a disproportionate and negative impact on the small businesses that are the backbone of our neighborhood’s economy,” the letter mentioned. “This is not the time to be increasing parking fees.”
The letter went on to say that the affiliation had already heard complaints from prospects and workers about parking charges.
The letter mentioned the non-profit was involved that the town was including a burden to the Arts District throughout a time when the prices of lease, utilities, and labor are rising, by growing parking charges by even only a greenback or two.
“For workers in the service and hospitality sectors, many of whom rely on tips as asignificant portion of their income, these added costs are a direct threat to their livelihoods,” the letter added.
“We understand the City is collecting revenue to pay for the new parking garage in the 18b,” the letter went on. “However, our neighborhood depends on people feeling encouraged—not penalized—to spend time here. Accessible parking during the upcoming holiday season is absolutely critical to the survival of Arts District businesses, especially when Las Vegas malls offer free parking, encouraging shoppers and visitors to go there instead of the Arts District.”
The non-profit additionally identified what number of main resort operators within the Las Vegas valley have acknowledged the significance of accessibility and both lowered or briefly suspended parking charges for residents.
“The City’s current parking policy stands in stark contrast to these efforts, undermining thegoal of making downtown a welcoming, thriving, and competitive destination for all.”
The letter was signed by the board of administrators for 18b the Las Vegas Arts District, lots of whom are enterprise homeowners within the Arts District, and was addressed to metropolis officers, together with Mayor Shelley Berkley.
