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Why I Love Parking

May 29, 2025

I never imagined that my career as an architect would lead me to parking. If you had asked me when I was starting out if I planned to design parking structures, I probably would have laughed.

The Lost Art of the Parking Audit

May 29, 2025

Although automation has transformed parking operations, regular audits remain essential to catching hidden revenue leaks and operational inefficiencies. By Joseph Dudek We’ve all heard the saying, “Set it and forget it.” In the parking world, this mindset often translates to, “If it’s automated, it must be foolproof.” Many operators and property owners view automation as […]

Standards, Systems, and the Human Touch

May 29, 2025

By Jay Landers This month’s issue of Parking Today shines a spotlight on the power of data and the standards that make it truly useful. Our cover story explores the promise of parking data standards like the Alliance for Parking Data Standards and the Curb Data Specification to unlock seamless integration across jurisdictions, systems, and […]

How To Give Yourself the Credit You Deserve

May 29, 2025

By Colleen Gallion Years ago, a friend and I swapped “war stories” about professors from the notoriously competitive music schools we each attended. “I had a composition teacher,” he said, “who graded on the zero.” He then explained that if your assignment was perfect, you would receive a zero because there were no errors. For […]

Not Just a Garage but a Landmark

May 1, 2025

The Kansas City International Airport parking garage combines cutting-edge design, sustainability, and passenger convenience with a stunning ventilated glass façade. By Bill Smith When most people think of parking, they don’t think of architectural excellence. Typically, parking garages are viewed as boring, utilitarian structures rather than striking architectural examples. But boring and merely functional wouldn’t […]

Parking Origin Stories: Scott Gould, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Parker Technology

May 1, 2025

Parking Origin Stories is a series about the personal stories of passionate parking professionals — how they arrived in parking, their journey from that first step until today, and everything that’s inspired them along the way. In this installment, we share the origin story of Scott Gould, the senior vice president of business development at […]

Stats and Spots: The Surprising Numbers Behind Parking and Mobility

May 1, 2025

By Katherine Beaty I recently attended a class about thinking beyond patterns in data, and it got me wondering about statistics. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Oh great, numbers. Wake me up when the pie charts start attacking.” But hear me out! Statistics aren’t just a bunch of random figures meant to confuse you. […]

Rewriting the Parking Narrative: Jobs, Innovation, and Public Perception

May 1, 2025

By Jade Neville The parking sector plays a critical role in urban mobility, yet it remains an industry often misunderstood by the public. Many people only think about parking when they receive a fine or struggle to find a space, creating a perception that can overshadow the broader purpose of the industry. This public perception […]

Why Parking Became Our Life’s Work

May 1, 2025

By Brian Wolff Nearly everyone you meet in parking didn’t declare as a 10-year-old that parking was going to be their life’s work. Yes, there are a few legacy parking companies with three and four generations of parking professionals, but most of us came to parking expecting to be here for a short time. And […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma in the Workplace

May 1, 2025

By Clarena Tobon May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to opening conversations, increasing awareness, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental well-being. Although mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, it remains a sensitive topic in many workplaces. Employees may hesitate to speak up about stress, anxiety, or burnout for fear […]

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