Heading Downtown When drivers arrive downtown, there’s typically a lot on their minds. And parking is generally not at the forefront- until it has to be. They may be thinking about the appointment they’re rushing to, the lunch date they’re meeting, the shopping they plan to do, or the leisurely afternoon they tend to spend.…
It isn’t unusual for disgruntled students to complain to administration about parking issues. No matter how many parking lots, garages, or structures universities have, somehow there are always insistent students who assert that there’s simply no where to park. But it isn’t quite so often that students approach parking administrators, thankful and grateful for the…
Fall semester is underway and millions of students are back to the grind. But parking on college campuses can be more complicated than ever. After a few years of virtual and hybrid learning, most colleges are back to full time in-person learning. Which means that more students are driving to class each day- and looking…
It can be difficult to coordinate parking in a hospital setting. The needs of many users need to be taken into account and the parking setup has to work for everyone. Administrative staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors all need to be able to find parking quickly and efficiently. And there’s often one central lot…
Corporate parking can get complicated. Everyone tends to rush in and out at the same time, which can make finding parking stressful. Add in a corporate environment with three eight hour shifts with large influxes of employees, and things can get that much more complicated. But for one large corporation, parking is a pleasure, despite…
Amber and golden leaves grace the trees and a chill is in the air. Of course, that means the new year is around the corner. What are your plans to make your parks more accessible and user friendly in 2022? When most people think of parks, they think about unplugging, disconnecting, and simply living in…
After the longest break in the history of university life, schools are finally (for the most part) back up and running. But as you smooth out the wrinkles of new beginnings, is there a simple way you can help students and faculty park faster? When you envisioned reopening, you probably thought of happy students chatting as they…
Long drives to your destination may be a necessary evil but searching for parking doesn’t have to be. Customers arriving from long flights or drives and heading to your entertainment venue don’t want to spend even more time looking for parking. And of course, you don’t want them stuck in your lot either. But there’s…
Parking Data for Everyone The real time parking data that OpenSpace provides isn’t just a convenience. It’s powerful data that can be harnessed in multiple ways to benefit everyone. Patients, administrators, medical staff, and essentially anyone who visits or uses your facility can see and use your parking data. OpenSpace collects up-to-the-minute stats on parking…
The Bottom Line In a corporate environment, the bottom line is king. And whether your workplace is a single-building office or a huge corporate campus, what can parking guidance do for your bottom line? Better managed office parking doesn’t seem like something that will bring you more clients or help your sales. But having better…