Adams Street lot to close, Heritage Trail Plaza to move for development

GREEN BAY – The Adams Street Parking Lot in Green Bay will close for business permanently on Nov. 22.

The lot closure is related to a building development that has been approved on that site.

 “On Friday, Nov. 22, the Green Bay Department of Public Works (DPW) will remove pay stations, lights and other hardware that will be salvaged,” a city release stated.

“The developer will then move onto the site to begin construction.

“Adams Street Lot was constructed around 1980 when Port Plaza Mall was expanded to include a large department store that provided access directly to the lot.

“Since its construction, Green Bay Parking Division has managed Adams Street Lot.

“Beginning on Friday, Nov. 22, downtown parking patrons who wish to park in this area will need to relocate to a nearby parking ramp or at an on-street parking meter.”

The closure comes as New Land Enterprises begins construction on a 268-unit, eight-story high-rise which includes enclosed parking and restaurant space.  

Due to the development, the city council also voted on Nov. 12 to pay for removing Green Bay Packers Heritage Trail Plaza.

A $109,701 bid from Miron Construction to disassemble the plaza, which stands on the northeast corner of Cherry and Washington streets, was approved.

On Oct. 29, the Packers released the following statement regarding the plaza:

“The Packers are disappointed with the city’s insistence that the Packers Heritage Trail Plaza be removed. The city approached the Packers Heritage Trail Foundation in 2012 to establish the plaza. The city chose the location, which is centrally located and has historical significance, as a permanent addition to the Heritage Trail. Through the donations of the Packers and many others, the plaza opened in 2013 and was a tremendous success. The Packers felt the current location was the best location. The city insisted on moving the plaza so they can move forward with their planned development, so the Packers will take the plaza and determine a suitable and permanent new location.”

The Packers have not yet identified a new location for the plaza.