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Port Angeles Paves the Way for Sustainable Parking

March 31, 2025

Port Angeles, Washington, transformed its East City Hall parking lot with low-impact design strategies, proving that sustainable stormwater solutions are possible even in challenging soil conditions. By Vince McIntyre Municipalities today face the dual challenge of maintaining and replacing aging hardscape while meeting current stormwater management and sustainability goals. To find a sustainable design for […]

Charging Ahead With Confidence

March 31, 2025

Preparing a parking facility for electric vehicle charging requires a strategic power assessment to ensure sufficient electrical capacity and long-term scalability. By Jacob Gonzalez The transition to greater electric vehicle (EV) usage is accelerating, and institutions like universities, government agencies, and business complexes are increasingly recognizing the need to provide EV charging infrastructure. Among the […]

UC Davis Health, Austin Parking Facilities Win PCI Design Awards

January 15, 2025

A UC Davis Health parking facility in Sacramento, California, and a privately owned parking structure in Austin, Texas, are the latest parking buildings to receive design awards from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). Announced on January 14, the 2025 PCI Design Awards included two honoring parking garages: The UC Davis Health Parking Structure IV was named […]

Prefabricated Precision

January 2, 2025

The parking structure for the new Kilroy Oyster Point life science campus in San Francisco merges modular construction with seismic safety and style. By Aaron Alhady In the urban landscape of South San Francisco, the birthplace of biotechnology and the second-largest life science market in the country, a new landmark is taking shape — Kilroy […]

Parking Forward

January 2, 2025

With proper knowledge, experience, and creativity, designers and contractors  can create parking buildings that become celebrated additions to any community. By Fernando Sanchez Parking buildings are not “one-size-fits-all” facilities. Rather, they are highly functional and are feet-and-inches driven. In fact, their efficiency greatly influences the economics of a project. Typically, little attention is paid to […]

Denver Upgrades in a Flash

November 13, 2024

Denver International Airport completely revamps its gated parking equipment in only three weeks By Jay Landers Among the largest and busiest airports in the United States, the Denver International Airport (DEN), in Denver, Colorado, requires a smoothly functioning parking process to ensure the timely comings and goings of the tens of thousands of […]

PHASE 1, Finished

November 1, 2024

The first phase of the new 5-level Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport began operations in August By Michael Pendergrass In late August, phase 1 of the 5-level Terminal 1 (T1) Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport opened to the public. Comprising more than 2,800 stalls, the […]

Speed to Market

November 1, 2024

To optimize the process of delivering parking buildings, project teams must begin by conducting thorough planning and developing a comprehensive understanding of project needs By Fernando Sanchez Parking buildings are vital to the functionality and success of development projects, regardless of use type. Whether they are part of a healthcare facility, university or […]

Unlocking New Possibilities

November 1, 2024

How the Use of License Plate Recognition Technology Can Benefit Airport Visitors and Improve Airport Operations By Mauricio Ochoa Airport parking has long been a logistical headache for travelers and operators alike. The stress of finding a spot, dealing with traffic congestion, and ensuring security is universal and deeply felt. However, the introduction […]

Industry News … November 2024

November 1, 2024

ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, announced a partnership with Flash, a provider of parking and electric vehicle charging solutions. ParkMobile and Flash are developing a unified network that simplifies the driver experience of finding, reserving, and paying for parking. This will allow the […]

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