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> FreeSpaces: By reducing the average area per space we can fit additional spaces into the existing square footage of your project, through effective design. A 1,000 space facility designed at 333 sf/sp would have 333,333 sf at $30/sf and would cost $10 Million dollars. Efficient design can reduce the average area to 300 sf/sp gaining 111 free spaces in the same area. That’s free spaces worth $1,110,000.

> FreeEfficiency: By optimizing facility layout we can typically get the same number of spaces in over 10% less square footage. A 1,000 space facility designed at 333 sf/sq would have 333,333 sf. Efficient design can reduce the average area per space to 300 sf/sp, reducing built area to 300,000 sf saving 33,333 sf at $30/sf. That’s the same number of cars for $1,000,000 less.

> FreeStructure: By reducing the average cost per space, we can fit the desired number of spaces in the most cost effective locations (at, above or below grade) and structural system (precast, cast-in-place, or hybrid). A 1,000 space facility designed at 333 sf/sp would have 333,333 sf at $30/sf and would cost $10 Million dollars. Reducing the average cost per square foot by optimizing location and structure could save $1,000,000.

> FreeUtilization: By sharing every space built with other uses we can reduce the number of spaces a mixed use project requires. Improving utilization improves revenue and avoids overbuilding. If a 1,000 space facility for an office building charges $10.00 per day, gross revenue would equal approximately $2,600,000. If after hours uses generated an average of one additional turn per day, gross revenue would increase $1,300,000.

> FreeCapacity: Optimizing circulation ramp design and access controls can expedite search patterns and egress time. Effective planning can forecast the Level of Service provided by exploring alternative traffic patterns. If a 1,000 car facility serves an event venue, modeling peak demand processing rates for ramps and portals can eliminate expensive overbuilding and provide an appropriate amount of control equipment, saving both money and immeasurable amounts of time.