Transit-oriented developments (TODs) are an urban planning mainstay. The major driver behind TODs is a “revival” of sorts for neighborhoods long-forgotten in favor of the suburbs. For many, that translates into convenience: these concentrated centers are within walking distance from home, shopping and work. These deliberately-planned, mixed-use developments are typically located within a half-mile of Read more about Transit-oriented Developments: Lack of Efficiency, Not Spaces, Can Create Problems[…]

Finding any parking space on a college campus, let alone a convenient spot close to academic buildings and student centers, can be close to impossible. Colleges and universities are often self-contained communities, and that means the same considerations that go into city planning have to go into planning a campus. However, with limited space, funds Read more about A Parking Management System That Works for City-based and Rural-based Campuses[…]

We’ve all been there: you’re running late for a flight, but it’s a busy travel day. You drive up and down row after row of the parking lot, but you can’t seem to find a space. When you finally do find one, it’s seemingly miles from the airport, and nowhere near your needed terminal. It’s Read more about The problem with airport parking[…]