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# Public garage sale
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/public-garage-sale-editor/
- Published: 2002-08-01T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:34:56.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Montana, #archive-import

*By Dallas Smith Santa Monica*

I have lived in Santa Monica many years, and I can relate to the problems of available parking. It is easy to appreciate the parking space concerns of both the residents in certain neighborhoods, and the use of these spaces by employees and customers of businesses on Montana Avenue and the Third Street Promenade. I have read previous articles addressing the same concerns.

One issue that has not been discussed is the number of garages that are not used by car owners. I walk frequently in neighborhoods north of Wilshire Boulevard from Ocean Avenue to Tenth Street, and I have noticed many garages that are used for possessions accumulated over the years, storage areas for items for the next yard sale, hobby work areas and small business operations. Perhaps the City of Santa Monica could encourage occupants of homes, condos and apartments to park their vehicles in their garages. This would contribute to providing more on street parking.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 1, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/080102.pdf?ref=smdp.com)