As the city of Des Moines’ parking revenue continues to recover following the COVID-19 pandemic, occupancy at city-owned parking garages remains below pre-pandemic levels, city budget documents show.
And, with those lower rates of occupancy, there is plenty of space to accommodate the influx of new workers — and residents — in the Central Business District, city leaders said.
Revenue from on-street parking will account for nearly half of all the city of Des Moines’ parking revenue, totaling more than $4.5 million for fiscal year 2027, according to a city budget document…