The state fair is in full swing, which means half of Central New York is at fair and the other half is stuck behind them on the thruway. I went Friday and the traffic was worth it for lobster alone! This week: the city of Auburn wants your opinion (they're planning the next decade), a new nail spot lands at the pantry market, and I have some feelings about the new downtown parking situation.
In this Middle of Somewhere, you'll find:
A direct link to the City of Auburn’s survey
Local Biz Updates
The trouble with Downtown Auburn’s new parking
On the Calendar
Local Jobs
Thanks for sharing the love of the region with me!
Victoria
Attn Auburn: City of Auburn is doing a Survey
The City of Auburn is building a Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan to guide land use, development, and community investments for the next decade. They want resident input, and the survey takes about 10 minutes. Responses are anonymous.
Local Biz Happenings:
Press on nail creator Hugo & Honey Nails are now available at the Pantry Market!
Progress That Leaves People at the Curb
@middleofsomewhere.life I love that Auburn wants a modern downtown. But modern has to include everyone. #auburnny #cayugacounty #fingerlakes
You may have started noticing downtown Auburn's parking meters and kiosks were harder to find… And had been replaced by the Pango pay-by-phone system. (A few kiosks will stay in the core, and their vouchers still work at any on-street spot or city lot — but the default going forward is your phone.)
I’ve put together my thoughts…
On the Calendar
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