"Your firm has been instrumental in helping us to deliver prudent, responsible and cost effective parking structure designs for Wal-Mart's most ambitious projects. Your planning capability, in-depth knowledge of traffic and parking requirements, and depth of experience offers us the best of consulting services in this arena. You understand what it means to provide exceptional service. We truly enjoy working with you."

William Parrish, President
WP2DC, Inc.

> EffectiveStalls: Overly large parking stall dimensions can increase the average cost per space. Misparked full size vehicles in compact spaces frequently take up two stalls. We minimize the average area per car and improve utilization by recommending universal standards that are appropriate to the arrival/departure patterns, dwell times and familiarity of intended users.

> EffectiveSize: Larger footprints (with fewer levels) are less expensive to build than small footprints (with more levels). We minimize the number of levels.

> EffectiveLocation: Spaces in surface lots are less expensive than spaces in garages. In structures, spaces on grade are less expensive than spaces on supported levels. Spaces below other structures are more expensive than free-standing facilities. Spaces below grade are the most expensive. We maximize the number spaces in the least expensive locations.

> EffectiveNumber: The least expensive spaces are those that are never built. Realistic supply/demand analysis and shared parking methodologies with adequate buffers can reduce the number of spaces required. We minimize expensive over-building.

> EffectiveRepresentation: Code requirements seldom reflect actual needs. As zoning ordinance consultants we have extensive experience with parking generation rates for various land uses. We negotiate parking reductions that minimize project costs.

> EffectiveCirculation: Parking solutions with one-way and two-way traffic patterns can be equally efficient. We recommend patterns that minimize decision points, and pedestrian-vehicular conflicts.

> EffectiveRamps: Sloped floors obstruct site lines, consume expensive volume, and impair orientation. We minimize the number of ramps required to provide the desired level of service.

> EffectiveControls: Inadequate lane capacity at entries and exits can shut-down city streets and delay egress. We minimize installation and operating costs by recommending appropriate levels of automation at portals.

> EffectivePhasing: Vertical expansion is more expensive than horizontal expansion. We minimize disruption of existing operations and expedite growth by minimizing the need to add levels.