The Transylvania County Commission chooses the least expensive site for building a new courthouse, contingent on future cost reports: a parcel on Morris Road north of downtown Brevard.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the impact of relocating the courthouse on the downtown restaurant business. It would most certainly have an economic impact, especially this time of year. Yes, there are no eatery's on Morris Rd but that means they have to chose to try to park downtown or go to a more parking friendly restaurant.
The second thing is the city leaders need to realize that sooner or later there is a parking garage in the future for tourism downtown. As mentioned the level parking on Morris Rd would largely go unused when it could be used the most in downtown.
So why not borrow the money once instead of twice, making the voters voice in again and help the downtown local restaurants at the same time.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the impact of relocating the courthouse on the downtown restaurant business. It would most certainly have an economic impact, especially this time of year. Yes, there are no eatery's on Morris Rd but that means they have to chose to try to park downtown or go to a more parking friendly restaurant.
The second thing is the city leaders need to realize that sooner or later there is a parking garage in the future for tourism downtown. As mentioned the level parking on Morris Rd would largely go unused when it could be used the most in downtown.
So why not borrow the money once instead of twice, making the voters voice in again and help the downtown local restaurants at the same time.
Gee, if only they hadn't sold that really nice piece of land right next to the old courthouse. Typical short-sighted decision making.