Parking Industry Reference Manuals:
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The Dimensions of Parking
Fifth Edition
A joint publication by the National Parking Association and the Urban Land Institute
Just as the fundamental business strategies of other property types have evolved, so have parking technologies, policies, design and business models. The fifth edition of Dimensions of Parking is the result of a 30-year, collaborative effort between the National Parking Association and the Urban Land Institute. Topics covered include parking studies and demand; zoning requirements; financial feasibility and financing; parking geometrics; wayfinding; safety, security and secure design; lighting; building codes; operations and management; and maintenance.
Highlights of the new edition:
- All new chapters on programming and conceptual design, the architecture of parking, sustainable design, budgeting and financial analysis, project delivery and more
- New hardcover format with color photographs throughout.
- Updates to previous edition with current best practices and the latest trends.
2010/204 pages
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Parking Structure Fire Facts
By the NPA Parking Consultants Council
Fire safety is one of the most important considerations in the design of any building, including multi-level parking structures. It is important that owners and designers understand the risk of fires in parking structures so they can take appropriate measures to protect firefighters, employees and the public as well as protect the structure from serious damage. This publication summarizes the findings from technical resources and publications that indicate the relative risk of fires in parking structures, the nature of those fires, and measures to protect the parking structure occupants from injury and the structure itself from serious damage due to those fires.
2008, 15 pages
#PSF-01
Parking Studies
Parking Studies provides guidelines for the appropriate use of parking studies. It is intended to help decision makers gain a clear understanding of when a parking study is appropriate and what questions can be answered by the study. A separate chapter also addresses each broad study type, including the objectives and methodology common to most situations. Data needed to prepare an accurate study is also presented. Each chapter also includes a discussion of the assumptions and resulting accuracy typical of most parking studies.
2006 / 44 pages
#PSG-07
Recommended Zoning
Ordnance Provisions
NPA Parking Consultants Council
Serves as a guide for those involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, management or approval of facilities that include off-street parking spaces. Provides a current basis for planning and allocation of parking space through local ordinances and reflects the consideration of current planning issues such as Smart Growth, New Urbanism, shared parking and recent changes occurring in national standards for parking space requirements for various land uses.
2006, 40 pp.
#RZ0-07
Parking Garage Maintenance Manual, Fourth Edition
The Parking Garage Maintenance Manual, Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive coverage of many common issues one might encounter during the maintenance of a parking garage and provides a thorough maintenance bibliography. Topics covered include:
- Routine Maintenance
- Repairs
- Condition Appraisals
- Rehabilitation and Restoration
- Maintenance Budget
This is a resource no parking professional should be without!
2004 / 111 pages
#MNT-4
Guidelines for Parking Geometrics
Recent developments in parking space layout for those involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, management or approval of parking facilities.
2002 / 37 pages / GBC Workbook
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Guide to the Design & Operation of Automated Parking Facilities
A joint publication of the Parking Consultants Council and the Automated & Mechanical Parking Association. This guide will increase your understanding of Automated Parking Facilities, and provide the tools needed to design and operate them.
2003 / 51 pages
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Security Design for a Parking Facility
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