Corte Madera will host two workshops on proposed parking changes around Old Corte Madera Square before the Town Council votes Oct. 6.

The town completed a parking study for the Square and is bringing the results to the public at a pair of open sessions, according to the town's project page. The study examined parking conditions and identified strategies to improve availability and circulation around the town's original downtown center, the blocks surrounding Menke Park.

The first workshop is Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Piccolo Pavilion at Menke Park. The second is Sept. 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Corte Madera Town Hall.

Both sessions will cover the study's findings and how proposed changes could affect parking in and around the Square. The town has said the goal is to balance the needs of businesses, residents, customers and visitors. The Town Council is scheduled to consider changes to parking restrictions at its regular Oct. 6 meeting, which is open to the public.

Details remain scarce.

The town's project page describes the study's purpose in broad terms but does not detail proposed time limits, permit zones or other measures. Those specifics are expected to be presented at the workshops.

The parking review comes as Corte Madera pursues a broader rethink of its commercial areas. The Town Council in June unanimously approved up to $145,000 for an economic development plan, according to the Marin Independent Journal. Community Development Director Amy Lyle told the council at that June meeting that the town's approach is "focused on not just economic development, but how do we look at urban design and place-making as a strategy for economic development."

The Planning Commission also held a study session in July on a commercial code modernization project that includes updated parking standards for the town's commercial districts.

Lyle is the town's point of contact for the parking study. Residents and business owners who cannot attend either workshop can submit comments to her at [email protected] or by phone at (415) 500-5213.