Frustration Mounts Over Minimal Parking: Handwritten Note Sparks Debate

Noah Silverbrook

Updated Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Residents of an apartment complex are expressing growing frustration over limited parking availability. The situation reached a boiling point when a handwritten note, discovered lying on the grass, captured the essence of their collective discontent. The note, slightly crumpled and held in place, possibly with tape, features two distinct handwriting styles. The top part of the note, written in a hurried and informal manner, declares, "This is NOT a parking space!" The bottom part, more bold and assertive, responds, "B**** I was unloading. Build new ones & don't touch my car again!"

The image of this note, shared on Reddit, has ignited a heated discussion among users. One resident detailed the ongoing parking woes, explaining that the building management had initially sectioned off only a quarter of the parking structure for refurbishment. To compensate, a temporary gravel lot was created on the lawn. However, as the project moved into phase three, the entire plan was suddenly discarded, and management ceased to communicate any further changes. This has left around 60% of the lot blocked off, causing significant inconvenience for the residents.

The situation is further aggravated by a group of individuals who consistently park in areas that obstruct others, making it difficult for anyone to pass or leave. This behavior has led to a mix of anger and exasperation among the tenants, who describe it as a perfect blend of poor planning and disregard for rules.

Reddit users chimed in with their thoughts, with one stating, "Unloading does not negate the car being parked on the grass during that time. The lack of critical thought in humans is disappointing." Another commented on the impracticality of signing leases at apartments with insufficient parking spaces, highlighting the importance of considering parking facilities when choosing a place to live.

Suggestions for resolving the issue ranged from calling the city tow company to report illegally parked cars to simply enjoying the spectacle of the unfolding drama. One user humorously suggested, "sudo apt get new-neighbors," while another appreciated the bold handwriting on the note.

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the residents are eager for a resolution to their parking predicament, whether it involves building new spaces or enforcing stricter parking regulations. Until then, the handwritten note serves as a poignant reminder of their daily struggles and the urgent need for better planning and communication from the management.

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Top Comments from Reddit

watts_in_a_name

Unloading does not negate the car being parked on the grass during that time. The lack of critical thought in humans is disappointing.

MidnightNo1766

Build new what?

t0m0hawk

They are redoing the parking structure at my building. To compensate while this is going on, on top of only sectioning off 1/4 of the structure at a time for refurbishment, they've put in a temporary gravel lot at the front on the lawn. Then the project moved into phase 3 and suddenly the whole plan was discarded and management stopped communicating changes. Now around 60% of the lot is blocked off (for reasons unknown) and parking is tight. On top of that, a group of idiots (its the same 10ish cars) keep parking in places that make it impossible for others to pass or leave. It's a perfect mix of morons and terrible planning.

NorseEngineering

Inconvenience is a part of life. "Sharpie" should be following the rules regardless of if it's inconvenient. If everyone acted the way they did, then we might as well not have rules or laws.

boomshiki

Lol you're all being a bunch of fuddy duddies

Jesus_Is_My_Gardener

`sudo apt get new-neighbors`

Gilded_Rav3n

I'd sit back and enjoy the show.

Pompousd***biscuit

I love the handwriting!

wellllhmmmm

If this was left on the car…who’s going to get the response? Did you see who left the note?

collimat

Why do people sign leases at apartments with abysmal parking, then get annoyed when there's no parking?! You literally did it to yourself.

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