Las Vegas’ Arts District business owners say newly increased parking rates are already reshaping customer habits, with some venues reporting steep declines in activity. The hourly rates, now $2 to $4 following an October city council decision, have prompted concerns that visitors are spending less time in the neighborhood’s bars, restaurants, and live-music spaces.
Some establishments say the impact has been immediate. Horsetrailer Hideout and Stadium Bar report karaoke revenue down nearly 30 percent within two weeks of the change, while Taverna Costera notes that parking capacity has not grown despite several new businesses opening nearby. Owners warn that higher fees may discourage lingering, event attendance, or spontaneous visits…