You'd think they'd make 100% sure that the drainage issues at the amphitheater are fixed properly before they spend a fortune on palms. None of my business. Someone has deep pockets.
I also heard from an employee at Bud's that a rooftop deck will be added to Pizza Bar. Awesome! So Dave won't be outta there anytime soon. The plan is supposed to be completed in 2030. By then I won't care about the changes and will probably have sold our investments there.
Why is it not needed? I'm not walking 15+ miles from my house in SRB to Seaside for an event. I would drive there and need a parking spot. Most events they host do not have shuttle service - parades, nutcracker, yard sale, music nights. Even it there isn't an event locals still drive there in the summer and enjoy the area and will need to park somewhere.
Not every event at seaside is meant for everyone within a 50 mile radius. Personally if I can't find a legal spot within seaside I'll try the public parking between seaside and watercolor. Failing that I just go home.