We have to say why?

Perhaps it is the fact that parking ones car costs so much money.

The paucity of parking adjacent to the Launceston General Hospital and again the cost of parking.

Then there is the anxiety caused by “meter watching”.

It is very disappointing for those of us who love our city “Lonnie” to see this sad decline, and to see closed businesses.

Even our previously lovely malls have been remodeled beyond recognition.

In particular, our lovely old Civic Square, it is now a concrete jungle.

Why?

It was the old and gorgeous streetscape, malls and parks that made Launceston such a beautiful city, leaving Hobart for dead.

Now, however, we appear to have some young blood.

A town planner/engineer/architect whoever, who has a view of a “modern” city that needed a shake to bring it into the 21st century.

But like all young bloods, it was all about modernising.

There was little or no thought for the beauty already existing in our lovely city, which was the draw card for so many people.

It is hardly surprising then, that businesses are suffering.

People can go out to surrounding areas with free parking and all the amenities required.

Then there would be no problems with meter watching.

People could enjoy a lovely relaxing coffee and have all the time needed to shop in most good quality shops.

The city council needs to seriously consider the vandalism to our lovely malls.

They also need to take a very serious look at the cost of parking.

Perhaps take back the responsibility for car parking and make it free.

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