End of the First Street Parkade

The aging First Street Parkade, structurally weakened during the 2008 flood, will finally be brought down. While the ground level of the parkade had been used by vehicles following the flood, but the upper levels remained closed to traffic.  The structure was originally built in 1961, notable for its spiraling concrete ramp that partially cantilevers over the Cedar River.  Once brought down, it could open up an opportunity for development along the river across the street from Alliant Tower.

Both the City Council and Downtown District are raising funds for a new parking ramp on Second Street SE between Sixth and Seventh Avenues SE to support the new federal courthouse.

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First Street Parkade in June 2008, the day before the river crested