Last week, officials with the City of Clarksville and the Clarksville Parking Commission formalized the grand opening of the new 587-space Downtown Clarksville Parking Garage.
Drivers can now enter, and use, the eight-story facility, which is located on First and Commerce streets.
Part of the Historic Downtown Clarksville redevelopment initiative, officials are anticipating the new Clarksville Performing Arts Center on Franklin Street bringing more traffic volume and commerce to the Central Business Improvement District.
And thus, for the need of a parking structure.
The new garage may be entered from Commerce Street, First Street, or through the Cumberland Parking Garage on the Second Street level.
A pedestrian bridge connects the new garage to Franklin Street at the Roxy Theatre. Also, there is a vehicular connection bridge between the new Garage and pre-existing Cumberland Garage.
The lower level will be permanently reserved for Public Safety vehicles, and will be labeled “Emergency Vehicles Only.” Spring Alley, running adjacent to the new garage, is now accessible again after having been closed during construction.
There are 16 electric vehicle charging stations installed throughout levels 0-2.
The price to park in the new Garage will be consistent with the pre-existing Cumberland Garage, which is $1 an hour, or $6 for all-day parking. This pricing is lower than the cost of parking on the street.
