Parking Justice WCU is a digital mapping and storytelling project that uses data, local narratives, and spatial analysis to show why West Chester should expand free parking options.
Who / Where / When / What
Who: WCU students, Borough residents, commuters, faculty, staff, council members
Where: WCU parking zones + West Chester Borough street parking
When: Launch proposed for Spring 2025
What: A public website with maps, data visualizations, stories, and policy recommendations
Why It Matters
Parking is a social equity issue:
- low-income students pay the most
- workers and residents struggle with daily ticketing
- disabled students often cannot park near buildings
- rising fees worsen financial pressure