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darksideofthemoon131 t1_ivuvtln wrote

Reply to comment by Unlucky-Boot-6567 in Smokestack Urban BBQ in Worcester's Canal District Announces Closing by guybehindawall

Doesn't matter the restaurant- the big complaint was the games routinely killed business because there was no parking for customers and no one wants to pay 20 bucks to go have a drink.

The games bring 4000+ cars to the area. Where they all supposed to park? The lot owners and city capitalized on it, raised fees but then left no parking for anyone wanting to go to area to eat or drink.

They aren't gonna solve the problem by putting in more businesses when there is no available parking.

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guybehindawall OP t1_ivv3m4y wrote

The garage across from the stadium was open this year. Dunno if it was enough to alleviate the parking issue, but it's worth noting.

But more to your point - it doesn't matter if these restaurants weren't winning fuckin James Beard awards or whatever, three (going on four) businesses in one neighborhood all closing down within a two month period is a pattern that can't reasonably be ignored.

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Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_ivuxv0r wrote

Wait 4,000 cars per game is that accurate? I never have a problem finding street parking. Bad restaurants close.

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darksideofthemoon131 t1_ivuy10n wrote

Seats about 9508 people, then include employees and workers etc....that's a low estimate. City said in article it was closer to 5000

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Itchy_Rock_726 t1_ivvovyp wrote

Many of the games are/were paper sellouts but actual in person attendance is often much lower. As in like 2500 people. They sold a bunch of season Tix that don't get used.

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SmartSherbet t1_ivy0o1u wrote

The way to solve the problem is making it convenient for people to get to the area without taking a car.

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icuworc t1_iw1ow7z wrote

Also 6:30 game times are stupid. Have you tried to go after work? If you care about getting there for 1st pitch there's no way you are eating in the neighborhood. That half hour/ 45 minutes would make all the difference.

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