The Parking Lot
Published on April 11, 2008
To expand its parking area, a local bank bought adjacent property in a residential neighborhood. In order to placate neighbor concerns about the expansion, the bank promised to provide adequate fencing and lighting. But the expansion occurred, and the promised improvements did not. Drivers trying to reach the bank were cutting across neighbors’ yards. The neighbors approached the Center for help in getting the bank to honor its commitment. After a year of negotiating with the bank, the Center succeeded in getting the bank to install a fence and proper lighting.