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The Blackwater River is at the heart of Franklin, Virginia, and the city owes much of its prosperity to that waterway. But in 1999 after Hurricane Floyd, the downtown area was under up to 12 feet of water as the river swelled to an all-time crest of 26.4 feet.
Franklin, Virginia, is located in the eastern part of the state about 43 miles southwest of Norfolk. Franklin is home to approximately 8,600 people and is divided into two areas: Hunterdale and City Center. Franklin got its start in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River. In 1862, Franklin was the scene of the famous Civil War Battle called the Joint Expedition Against Franklin. Several United States Navy steamships tried to pass through the area on the Blackwater when a band of confederate soldiers began firing on the ships. In 1867 with the Civil War over, Franklin began to grow when brothers from the Camp family took over a local saw mill. The saw mill on the banks of the Blackwater began to see growth and the town grew along with it. Franklin separated from Southampton and became an independent, incorporated city in 1961. Franklin continues to be an important center of both agriculture and industry, and is recognized as the 12th largest farming community in the State of Virginia. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Franklin apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.