πŸš— Parking Can Be an Economic Development Issue Too

Sep 10, 2026 | News

πŸ“ A recent survey named South Lumina Avenue in Wrightsville Beach the most stressful place to park in North Carolina.

πŸ’΅ Parking generally runs about $5/hour on the street and $6/hour in lots.

🚢 Heavy pedestrian traffic and roughly a dozen nearby beach access points add to congestion.

πŸ“Š The bigger number: 59% of North Carolinians surveyed said they have avoided a summer destination because parking was too stressful.

πŸ–οΈ Seaforth Access at Jordan Lake was also identified as one of the state’s more frustrating parking locations.

CRE / Business Takeaway:
Parking is not just a convenience issue. It can directly affect whether people visit a destination, how long they stay, and ultimately how nearby businesses perform.

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https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/lifestyle/travel/2026/08/27/wrightsville-beach-named-the-most-stressful-place-to-park-in-nc

Dylan Cunningham

J Dylan Cunningham, CCIM is the founder of Oak Street Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a firm located in Apex, NC on a mission to helpΒ business owners and commercial real estate owners create long-term strategies that align with their objectives through real estate.

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