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As the holidays roll around, you can bet that parking in the Pearl will get a bit more crowded. No biggie for those of us with residential parking spots, but try having friends meet you for dinner or shopping, only to have them call exasperated after making a dozen unsuccessful loops around the block!

Luckily, in addition to the underground parking on the south end of the Pearl (near Whole Foods), the SmartPark at NW 9th and Marshall is coming in handy as the Pearl inches north. And some smart businesses, such as Kanani Pearl, are beginning to offer parking validation. (Kanani is located just 2 blocks from the garage.) Hopefully more Pearl businesses will follow suit.