John Taylor (the junior partner in Newmarket's Gruesome Twosome) is breathlessly trying to convince residents that Main Street's vibrancy is behind the plan to pave over Fairy Lake green space to create 33 new parking spots.
Wait just a minute.
33 spaces?
Isn't that number awfully familiar?
Seems like that figure matches the number of parking spots that will be lost if the controversial Gruesome Twosome's land swap proposal with the Clock Tower development gets approved on August 29th.
Coincidence?
I don't think so. Unless there is new development, there really isn't any need to create the volume of parking spaces that are being proposed. Even if there is minor development, there still must be allowances made for the improved public transit, bike lanes, and trails that service this area. Not every visitor uses a car.
The status quo for parking is perfectly fine if there is no new residential development.
But if a decision about the Clock Tower has already been made (as suggested by the number of back room meetings that the developer has been conducting with Council members individually and in small groups), then - and only then - would the additional parking be required.
A lot of hardworking community activists are about to be greatly disappointed.
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