A virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the future of parking in Central Richland.

The Parking Reform Project meeting will feature a presentation from the City's consultant on the current landscape of off-street parking, offering key insights into the market. In addition, there will be an interactive portion where attendees can share their feedback directly with the City.

There is no specific proposal being presented at this time. Rather, this meeting serves as a high-level overview and listening session to gather input to help shape future planning.

Richland is committed to creating a vibrant, accessible downtown that supports residents, businesses, and visitors. As part of this vision, the City is launching a review of off-street parking requirements in the Central Business District and along the Columbia Point waterfront. This effort will help ensure our municipal codes align with community goals and future development.

In addition, recent state legislation is driving reforms to parking requirements in support of affordable housing, urban growth, and environmental sustainability. These changes will not apply to hotels, schools, or hospitals.

To guide this important project, the City is partnering with Kimley-Horn, a nationally recognized engineering and planning firm. The process will be led by Robert Ferrin, an expert in urban development and parking strategy with experience in both public and private sectors.

Your feedback will help shape parking policies that reflect the community’s priorities.