Brightleaf Square — Local services in Durham

The stores at BrightLeaf are wonderful, however, the management are vultures. They recently changed a parking lot that had been available for public parking for more than 20 years to a permit only lot. There is a sign, but no one there to help the locals during the transition. Two parking enforcement people were quick to tell me where I could get my car that they called to get towed. But why couldn't they have given me a warning when I pulled in. The towing company charges $220 to get your vehicle back. Just disgusting behavior! ...

Historic, fabulous, outdoor, walking shopping and eating district, loves and spent many fun days here. Satisfaction’s, Devine’s, Torreo’s long time staples in restaurants. School Kid Records, Bull City Olive Olive, boutiques, cafes, pastry and coffee shops, good place for kids and families. Parking it tight, few free wheelchair accessible parking spaces, small paid lot, some free parking near or behind some places like Devine’s. Downtown Durham parking is always tight or pay lot. Fun place, must visit when...

Brightleaf square is so beautiful, and seems to be making a comeback with great new local businesses. But the parking prices just keep going up… just a few months ago it was first two hours free and then $2.00 an hour after that, and was run through a reputable parking app. Now it’s $3.00 an hour, you have to enter your credit card info into a private pay site every time, and only a handful of businesses are validating. The parking lots are sitting 95% empty most of the time, and I’m sure it’s hurting...