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During
snow months it is not wise to park in a blocked and dug-out space given the
results
history in Philadelphia. It is also inconsiderate to park in that
space. Someone went to the
trouble of digging it out..it could be for a senior citizen...they
blocked it to let you know that
they
would appreciate it if you didn't park there. To me.. it is very simple, move
on. We all
know
that it is not particularly legal but it is the wise and considerate thing to
do.
There
are many known "norms" that are associated with city living, blocking parking
spaces
is
defiantly one, learning to live with noise on occasion is another. Get the
picture? The
root problem is that many people are generally inconsiderate when it comes
to
parking on a street, particularly college students who are often parking
intoxicated!
When
it is not snowing (as stated on this listserv) folks will block your driveway,
park
using
multiple spaces not leaving room for additional cars to fit. Student neighbors
will
park
their car in front of your house when they know you park there every day.
Often
there
are multiple spaces available across the street for instance. Generally
un-neighborly
and
inconsiderate behavior. Parking in any direction is another
favorite.
I was
a Block Captain for many years and would distribute a document called "The
Neighbors
Bill
of Rights" to residents, particularly students. The document outlined basic
respect guidelines
along
with what to expect while city living. We actually had a Neighbor's
Parking Guide which
asked
everyone to be mindful of leaving enough space for others to park, not
parking in front of a
neighbors house if they also owned a
car allowing each neighbor an opportunity to park and watch
their
car at night. It also discouraged parking multiple
cars on the block if you were not driving them
to
free up parking spaces. Students are notorious for leaving cars parked for
weeks.
Like
so many areas of the city, we have many parking issues to find solutions
for.
Much
of what is being discussed is related to a lack of communication and respect for
the common
man,
or neighbor. Instead of complaining we need to get committed to finding short
term and long term
solutions. I'm game if anyone else would be.
S.
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- RE: [UC] Re: Parking rage S. Sharrieff Ali
- Re: [UC] Re: Parking rage BAShowell
