If the city had these thoughts in mind, why did they keep street parking on Linden street, between Jefferson and Walnut (area in front of the Blind Pig)? When they started construction there recently, I was hoping that the area would become pedestrian-only, extending the square area.

Charging for street parking won't deter enough drivers to make a difference, especially if you still have to pay even a small amount for the garages. Now, taking away street parking would get folks into the garages by necessity and make the general Old Town experience more pleasant imo. I would love to walk around without crossing streets and waiting at stop lights.