Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver has announced that starting April 1, employees will now have to pay for parking. This decision has caused frustration among workers, who were previously required to pay a one-time, refundable $30 deposit for a parking pass. The new policy will charge employees $20 per month if paid online or $25 per month if paid in person.
The General Manager of Cherry Creek Shopping Center stated that this change has been planned since paid parking was introduced for customers in 2017, but employees were only officially informed this week. Many employees, including part-time high school and college students, are concerned about the additional cost, as it can impact their daily expenses.
With over 3,000 employees, this new fee could generate an estimated $900,000 per year for the center. Employees are questioning where this additional revenue will be used, as mall management has not provided clear answers on the matter. While some businesses have chosen to cover parking costs for their employees, most have not, leading to growing frustration among workers.
Employees are pushing back against the new policy, hoping for a reconsideration or a better solution from mall management. Many are questioning why they should have to pay to park at their place of employment and are seeking clearer communication and transparency from Cherry Creek Shopping Center. For more updates on this story and other Denver news, visit 9NEWS.com.
