The logic behind the proposed demolition of the Lincoln Avenue parking deck and its subsequent replacement with a surface lot baffles me. The Youngstown State University student body is mainly comprised of commuters who require parking in order to attend classes. The above article argues that many parking lots and decks are not full during most of the day, however the Lincoln Avenue deck is usually full. Logically, that tells me that the Lincoln Avenue offers something that other parking locations does not: convenience. Also, I am guessing, both from observation and by complaints by fellow students, that many are forgoing the purchase of a parking permit and are finding alternative parking - both legally and illegally. I am personally not crazy about the idea of continuing to pay upwards of $75.00 per semester to park when that parking is neither adequate nor convenient.
My fear is that when one looks at the campus of Youngstown State University in the future, it will be wide stretching area of asphalt parking lots. Despite the high cost of replacing the Lincoln Avenue parking deck with a new deck, I believe that this is the most responsible of the choices before YSU's administration and Board of Trustees. Refurbishing the deck is also an appropriate avenue to explore, however I still believe that the eventual plan of action should be to replace the deck with a new one.
This semester, YSU has experienced an exponential growth in student population, and this is expected to continue. Yes, there are more and more students living on campus, but YSU will never be a purely residential campus. Most likely, the necessity for more parking will continue to rise.
A replacement deck will allow YSU to continue its growth as well as provide safe, adequate, and convenient parking for its students.
J. Koneval Chair, Academic Affairs Committee YSU Student Government Association
YSU officials favor razing 1,278-space facility
The logic behind the proposed demolition of the Lincoln Avenue parking deck and its subsequent replacement with a surface lot baffles me. The Youngstown State University student body is mainly comprised of commuters who require parking in order to attend classes. The above article argues that many parking lots and decks are not full during most of the day, however the Lincoln Avenue deck is usually full. Logically, that tells me that the Lincoln Avenue offers something that other parking locations does not: convenience. Also, I am guessing, both from observation and by complaints by fellow students, that many are forgoing the purchase of a parking permit and are finding alternative parking - both legally and illegally. I am personally not crazy about the idea of continuing to pay upwards of $75.00 per semester to park when that parking is neither adequate nor convenient.
My fear is that when one looks at the campus of Youngstown State University in the future, it will be wide stretching area of asphalt parking lots. Despite the high cost of replacing the Lincoln Avenue parking deck with a new deck, I believe that this is the most responsible of the choices before YSU's administration and Board of Trustees. Refurbishing the deck is also an appropriate avenue to explore, however I still believe that the eventual plan of action should be to replace the deck with a new one.
This semester, YSU has experienced an exponential growth in student population, and this is expected to continue. Yes, there are more and more students living on campus, but YSU will never be a purely residential campus. Most likely, the necessity for more parking will continue to rise.
A replacement deck will allow YSU to continue its growth as well as provide safe, adequate, and convenient parking for its students.
J. Koneval
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee
YSU Student Government Association
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