As the Town of Midland grows, so does the need for parking. This strategic parking study helps create a plan to make the best use of downtown and waterfront parking areas for residents, businesses, and visitors. This collaborative effort, involving Town staff, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, Town Council, and community input, addressed current and future parking needs.
A parking study looked at how much parking is available, how much is needed, and how well parking spaces are being used in a certain area. The study helps the Town address common challenges. While it may not fix every small parking problem, it creates a plan and provides tools to help manage parking issues in the future.
RJ Burnside completed their parking study report, which was presented to Council at its November 5, 2025 meeting. A staff report was presented to Town Council for consideration on April 8, 2026.
Project Timeline
March to April 2025: Review Phase
Consultants and staff reviewed current downtown and waterfront parking.
April 2025: Engagement Survey
Residents were invited to share opinions and complete the survey.
April 29, 2025: Open House
Open house event including afternoon and evening sessions.
April to June 2025: Discover Phase
Consultants and staff will work with feedback from the public.
June to July 2025: Identification Phase
Consultants and Staff identified the needs for downtown and waterfront parking.
September 16, 2025: Open House
Second open house event outlined potential solutions.
September to November 2025: Development Phase
Created based on the comprehensive study, the Midland Strategic Parking Management Study was presented to Council at its November 5, 2025, meeting.