Detroit’s Parking Upgrade: New Zones & Sunday Enforcement
In the year ahead, residents in Detroit’s active neighborhoods can anticipate a more convenient parking experience. The city is introducing new residential parking zones. The city announced plans to implement these zones in Midtown and Brush Park, with the Cass Park and Selden zones already in effect since January 2. The Southern Brush Park zones are set to begin on January 16, followed by the Central Brush Park zones in February.
To facilitate this parking transition seamlessly, residents can submit applications for various permits through the municipal parking site. The available permits include not only residential permits but also visitor, caregiver, and rental car permits.
Residential parking zones were created at the request of residents.
According to the news release, the zones were created at the request of residents within neighborhoods who are finding it increasingly difficult to find parking near their apartments due to the growing number of visitors to nearby restaurants and entertainment venues, especially at night.
As highlighted in the news release, the motivation behind creating these zones lies in addressing the increasing challenge residents face in finding parking near their apartments. The surge in visitors to neighboring restaurants and entertainment venues, particularly during the evening, has intensified this issue. The affected areas, near Little Caesars Arena and busy dining districts, pose specific challenges for residents during events like baseball and football games.
More parking enforcement will go into effect.
The parking restrictions within these zones will be time-specific, predominantly limiting availability to residential permits after 5 p.m. Residents are advised to pay attention to the signage specific to each zone. Additionally, the city has announced heightened parking enforcement on Sundays, addressing safety-related violations such as blocking alleys, parking near fire hydrants and bus stops. These regulations were previously enforced but only from Monday through Saturday.
These parking zones will mostly be limited to residents after 5 p.m. Each zone has specific rules, so residents need to pay attention to signs.
The city also announced that more parking enforcement will go into effect on Sundays. Parking at meters will still be free on Sundays. Some of the violations they’ll enforce are safety-related, like blocking alleys and parking near fire hydrants and bus stops. Previously, these violations were only enforced Monday through Saturday. Metered street parking, however, will not be enforced on Sundays, when it will remain free. Take a look at the current residential parking zones here.
6 Enchanting Spots to Capture the Holiday Magic in Metro Detroit
The Big, Bright Light Show Rochester Hills
The Big, Bright Light Show illuminates Downtown Rochester from just before Thanksgiving until the start of the new year. This event blankets the buildings of the downtown area with more than 1.5 million points of light, transforming the city with a mesmerizing array of vibrant colors. Now in its 15th year, this display is not only a fantastic spot for capturing stunning photographs but also for showcasing the beauty of metro Detroit. The Big, Bright Light Show is open to everyone and is free of charge.
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Blake's Winter Wonderland
North of Detroit in Armada, Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill undergoes a festive transformation during the holiday season. One of its main attractions is a 2,000-square-foot synthetic ice rink that provides a skating experience, no matter the weather. Visitors can also enjoy food and beverages in heated igloos or choose to select their own Christmas tree from the expansive 100-acre farm, which boasts a wide variety of over 10,000 trees to choose from.
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Canterbury Village Holiday Stroll
In Lake Orion, Canterbury Village undergoes a festive transformation, becoming a winter wonderland adorned with nearly 1 million holiday lights. The historic village offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy more than just the captivating lights. You can also listen to professional carolers, witness live Christmas performances, and experience a choreographed light show for the season. For younger visitors, there’s the chance to meet and greet popular characters such as Frosty the Snowman, Buddy the Elf, The Grinch, Olaf, Jack Frost, Anna, and Elsa, and many others. After your visit, head to the C-Pub outdoor patio, where you can choose from a variety of beverages, including beers, hard ciders, wine, cocktails, and more. Canterbury Village is conveniently located at 2359 Joslyn Ct, Orion Twp.
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Glenlore Trails
Located in Commerce Township, Glenlore Trails Aurora offers a fun winter experience for all ages. This illuminated forest presents a one-mile outdoor trail adorned with interactive storytelling moments and various forms of entertainment. Within this captivating setting, visitors can find food and beverage vendors and enjoy the wintry forest alongside light displays.
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