How The Automated Parking Company Can Help Builders Get Their Projects Approved Faster With Innovative Parking Solutions
Introduction
In the ever-growing landscape of urbanization and development, real estate developers face numerous challenges when it comes to efficiently utilizing space, especially in parking design. The pressure to meet parking requirements while maintaining a viable and attractive project has never been more critical. Automated parking systems provide an innovative solution to many of these problems, streamlining the design and approval process for developers of multifamily, office, mixed-use, and hospitality developments.
The Automated Parking Company stands out as a key player in this field, offering state-of-the-art vertical, puzzle, and automated parking systems tailored to the specific needs of each project. This essay explores how The Automated Parking Company technology helps developers secure faster project approvals, enhance space utilization, and mitigate common parking challenges.
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In addition, we also have the option to install one to two levels of pits below ground level parking spaces with our puzzle systems. These are only a few examples of these various car stackers, puzzle systems, and fully automated configurations we offer here.
We work with you to custom design which systems fit in your specific space. It’s not uncommon for us to provide you with multiple system options for your consideration in one development.
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The four biggest challenges that real estate developers solve with automated parking systems solutions for new construction multifamily, office, mixed use and hospitality developments.
1. Can’t meet your parking count with conventional parking, or you want to maximize your parking. Ramps and drive aisles are taking up too much space.
2. You want to redo or eliminate expensive excavation and de-watering.
3. You want to reduce or eliminate expensive intermediate concrete parking decks.
4. You want to shrink your parking footprint and take back that low value parking space to be used for higher value use to build more revenue producing units at a retail component storage, or what one of our clients did, add a basketball court.
Efficient Use of Space
One of the primary reasons developers struggle to get project approvals is the inability to meet local parking requirements with conventional designs. Traditional parking structures, featuring ramps and drive aisles, consume a significant amount of valuable real estate. This not only limits the number of parking spaces that can be provided but also reduces the space available for other lucrative components of the development, such as residential units, retail, or amenities.
The Automated Parking Company vertical parking systems and puzzle configurations are designed to maximize parking capacity within a minimal footprint. By stacking vehicles in multi-level configurations, often including underground pits, developers can significantly increase the number of parking spaces provided on a given surface area. This flexibility can be crucial in meeting local zoning regulations and optimizing the design for approval. Moreover, The Automated Parking Company custom approach ensures that each system is designed to fit the unique dimensions of the site, allowing developers to present a more efficient parking plan that aligns with urban planning requirements.
Reduction in Excavation and De-watering Costs
Excavation and de-watering are often two of the most expensive and time-consuming components of traditional parking construction, especially in projects that require multiple levels of below-grade parking. Developers are frequently delayed by the extensive work needed to stabilize and prepare the ground for such structures, which can add months to the project timeline and increase the overall cost of development.
The Automated Parking Company offers solutions that can either reduce or completely eliminate the need for extensive excavation. For example, puzzle parking systems can be installed with only one or two levels of pits, as opposed to deep multi-level parking garages. This not only decreases construction complexity but also reduces the environmental impact of the project, a factor that can speed up the approval process. Municipalities and regulatory agencies are increasingly prioritizing environmentally sustainable developments, and by adopting automated parking systems, developers can align their projects with these goals.
Eliminating the Need for Intermediate Concrete Parking Decks
In conventional parking structures, intermediate concrete decks add both cost and time to a project. These decks, required to create multi-story parking levels, involve significant material, labor, and logistical expenses. For developers trying to keep construction timelines short and budgets lean, these decks present a major obstacle.
The Automated Parking Company automated systems eliminate the need for intermediate concrete decks altogether. Instead of building each parking level with heavy concrete structures, vehicles can be vertically stacked using mechanical lifts or automated retrieval systems. This not only reduces construction time but also simplifies the overall design, which in turn accelerates the approval process. With fewer materials and less labor required, The Automated Parking Company solutions help streamline both the construction and the regulatory review process, ensuring that projects move forward more quickly.
Maximizing Development Potential by Reducing Parking Footprint
One of the most compelling advantages of automated parking systems is their ability to drastically shrink the parking footprint, freeing up space for higher-value uses. In many urban developments, the land occupied by parking spaces is seen as low-value compared to revenue-generating elements like residential units, office space, or retail components. By using vertical or puzzle parking systems, developers can reclaim valuable real estate, which can be repurposed to increase the profitability of the project.
For example, one of The Automated Parking Company clients was able to take back enough space from a conventional parking layout to add a basketball court to the development. In other cases, developers have been able to use reclaimed space for additional retail units or other amenities that attract tenants and generate higher returns. By reducing the amount of space dedicated to parking, developers not only create more attractive and marketable projects but also present a more efficient land use proposal to zoning boards, increasing the likelihood of swift approval.
Customizable Design Solutions
Every development is unique, and The Automated Parking Company recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach to parking design is rarely effective. That’s why The Automated Parking Company works closely with developers to provide custom design solutions that meet the specific needs of their projects. Whether it’s a multifamily residential building in a dense urban area or a mixed-use development with both office and retail components, The Automated Parking Company team of experts collaborates with developers to create parking systems that optimize both space and efficiency.
Moreover, The Automated Parking Company can provide developers with multiple system options for consideration, offering flexibility during the planning and approva nol stages. This ability to present various configurations allows developers to choose the system that best fits their budget, site constraints, and regulatory requirements. In turn, this flexibility helps to expedite the approval process, as planning officials can evaluate different options and approve the one that most closely aligns with local zoning regulations and urban development goals.
Automated Parking Vertical Lift Systems Are Considered Equipment For Tax Purposes
Automated Parking Systems, Semi-Automated Parking Vertical Lift Systems and our car Stackers are considered equipment instead of a conventional cement parking garage structure. Please consult with your CPA Accountant to confirm this with your future parking and vehicle storage systems.
Automated parking vertical lift systems are considered equipment for tax purposes, rather than as traditional parking structures, because of their distinct characteristics and functional classifications. Here’s how they differ:
Mobility and Modularity
Unlike a cement parking garage, which is typically a permanent, immovable structure, automated parking systems often consist of modular, mechanical parts that can be disassembled, moved, or modified. This modularity classifies them more like equipment than a fixed asset.
Mechanical Function
Automated parking systems perform a mechanical function—they actively move, lift, or shift vehicles, which is more characteristic of equipment or machinery than of static structures. Because they involve mechanical operations, these systems align more with equipment classifications.
Depreciation Differences
For tax purposes, equipment like automated parking systems may qualify for accelerated depreciation, while traditional parking garages typically depreciate over longer periods, as real estate structures. By categorizing these systems as equipment, owners may benefit from quicker tax write-offs.
Operational Focus
The primary function of automated parking systems is to provide a specialized service (automated parking) rather than simply to provide shelter or static parking space. This operational emphasis reinforces their classification as equipment.
The IRS and other tax authorities often look at the system’s nature, its functionality, and its mobility to determine its tax classification, hence categorizing these advanced systems as equipment rather than real property.
Conclusion
The Automated Parking Company offers real estate developers a suite of innovative parking solutions that not only optimize space but also streamline the approval process. By reducing the parking footprint, eliminating costly construction elements like ramps and intermediate decks, and providing customizable design options, The Automated Parking Company helps developers meet local parking requirements more efficiently. The ability to minimize excavation and reclaim valuable land for higher-yield uses further enhances the appeal of these systems, making The Automated Parking Company parking solutions a valuable asset in today’s competitive real estate market. For developers looking to get their projects approved faster and more efficiently, automated parking systems provide a critical edge, transforming parking from a liability into an asset.
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Research & Innovation
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Our Step By Step Process Towards Building Smart Yet Sustainable Parking
At TAPCO, our process ensures seamless delivery of efficient and sustainable parking tech tailored to your evolving project needs.
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Discovery & Consultation:
Understand your needs, site constraints, and objectives.
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Customized Design:
Create a tailored parking solution with eco-friendly integration.
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Project Approval & Collaboration:
Obtain necessary approvals and work closely with your team.
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Manufacturing & Quality Control:
Ensure the highest standards of quality.
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Timely Delivery & Installation:
On-time setup with minimal disruptions.
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Thorough Testing & Commissioning:
Rigorous performance checks and safety adherence.
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Training & Support:
Comprehensive staff training and ongoing maintenance services.
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Environmental Responsibility:
Implement eco-friendly practices and sustainability monitoring.
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Client Satisfaction:
Prioritize your project with any number of our solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can TAPCO’s solutions be tailored to our specific needs?
A: Absolutely! At TAPCO, we understand that every project is unique. Our experienced team of designers and engineers will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements, site constraints, and objectives.
Q: How many levels can The Automated Parking Company design for the Puzzle parking system?
A: The Automated Parking Company has the capability to design systems with 2 to 7 levels, accommodating a varying number of parking spaces. Moreover, if your project calls for additional space optimization, we can even incorporate one or two subterranean levels, effectively increasing the total parking capacity.
Q: Are TAPCO’s parking systems safe and reliable?
A: Yes, safety is our top priority at TAPCO. We adhere to stringent industry safety standards and conduct rigorous testing and quality control measures at every stage of the manufacturing process.
Our car parking solutions are designed and built to ensure the safety of users, vehicles, and your property. We use high-quality materials and employ advanced technology to ensure the reliability and durability of our parking systems.
Improving Parking Convenience with Parking Stackers
When it comes to parking solutions, attended-oriented systems offer a blend of efficiency and convenience that cater to the needs and challenges of urban areas, particularly high-demand areas.
These multi-level car stacker solutions are a game-changer when it comes to parking, allowing the creation of multiple parking spaces within a single area.
TAPCO introduces a wide array of innovative attended-oriented parking systems designed to optimize space utilization as well as offer user-friendly parking practices.
These systems are intended to provide a seamless parking experience and enable attendants to efficiently manage parking procedures while ensuring the convenience and safety of the users. Here are the key benefits of using attended-oriented parking systems.
Optimal Space Utilisation
Our attended-oriented parking systems incorporate car lift storage systems make optimal use of the available space. Vertical stacking of vehicles with the vertical storage lift enables the system to increase the parking capacity within a limited area, hence coping with the increasing parking demands.
Organised vertical stacking
The attended-oriented parking allows vertical stacking of vehicles to utilize a vertical space effectively. This approach reduces the area required for parking, thereby contributing to a more organized and aesthetically pleasant-looking parking facility.
Convenience
The attended-oriented parking system offers ease of use for the attendant as well as the user. While the attendant can successfully navigate the car stacker lift and swiftly move vehicles into a nesting position with minimal effort, users need little to no guidance to park their vehicles safely.
Enhanced Security
Our attended-oriented car stacking system comes with advanced features to ensure the safety of parked vehicles. While users have peace of mind, property managers can also be content with the knowledge that the facility is secure.
Versatile stacked car parking
We offer a variety of car stacker lift solutions. From four post car storage lifts to no post solutions, our systems can be implemented indoors as well as outdoors and can be adapted for various project requirements or property layouts. TAPCO’s attended-oriented parking systems can be used in various environments, from commercial establishments to residential complexes.
Revolutionary Parking Solutions with Automated Lift Parking System
As the urban landscape continues to grow, the demand for efficient car parking solutions has become increasingly important. TAPCO introduces revolutionary semi-automated smart parking systems that are designed to optimise space utilization and streamline parking procedures for multi-family residential complexes and commercial facilities. Compared to the conventional car lift system, our multi level car parks are designed to redefine convenience and efficiency.
Here are some of the key features of our semi-automated car parking systems
Space Optimization
Optimal space utilization is a key focus of our multi-level car storing solutions. Our stack parking systems are designed to accommodate multiple levels, providing an impressive number of parking spaces within a compact footprint. We can design and integrate two to seven parking levels in a single structure and customize varying lengths, widths, and heights.
Seamless Automation
Our smart parking system incorporates advanced automation to simplify the parking process. Drivers can effortlessly park their vehicles with minimum guidance, thereby providing efficient utilization of time.
EV Capability
Given the increasing trend of electric vehicles, our parking solutions are also designed to embrace the future of mobility and Electric Vehicles. To cater to the ever-evolving automotive landscape, we also feature charging facilities for electric cars. We are the only vendor offering 7000# rated systems.
Convenience
We understand that parking can be a source of frustration for people, particularly when you cannot find a spot and have to drive around looking for space. Such layouts can be problematic for larger properties. However, with our Puzzle Parking system, this problem can be easily resolved, offering convenience to individuals and saving valuable time when parking or capturing your auto.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a fully automated and semi-automated smart parking system?
A: Semi-automated Puzzle solutions and fully automated AGV parking systems are considered automated parking and compress footprints giving you back valuable square footage.
In a semi-automated parking system, drivers can park and/or retrieve their own auto, so this system rids you of any demand for parking attendants therefore lowering your OpEx. Once the users vehicle is stowed within the system, the semi-automated Puzzle system can move the car up and down or left to right to find its nesting space.
On the other hand, in a fully-automated parking system, the driver pulls into a loading bay where they remove themselves and leave their auto, the system will then maneuver the auto and autonomously stow the users auto within the parking vault.
Q: What is the difference between mechanical lift systems and semi-automated Puzzle Parking systems?
A: In a mechanical stacker system, individuals must operate for it to move, or you must incorporate attendants to manage the parking and retrieval process.. The mechanical stacker parking system is usually a Double, Triple, or Quad Stacker that can raise the vehicle directly up on the platform so that more than one vehicle can be parked in a vertical stack. We strongly encourage trained personnel to operate these systems due to the manual processes of storing or retrieving autos in a vertical arrangement.
On the other hand, in a semi-automated system, there is no demand nor need for attendants or personnel to retrieve autos. Once the driver has parked their vehicle within the system, the semi-automated Puzzle system can intelligently move the car up and down or left to right.
Q: Which properties are semi-automated parking systems suitable for?
A: Our semi-automated parking systems are mostly suitable and used for commercial office and multi-family residential complexes.
Q: Can electric cars be charged in semi-automated parking systems?
A: Absolutely, our semi-automated smart parking systems are EV capable and feature charging facilities for electric vehicles. We offer Level II smart charging capabilities that allow you to bill the user pro-rata and also reduce the number of electrical meters therefore reducing your overall build costs when compared to competitive vendors.
Q: What are the maintenance requirements of semi-automated parking systems?
A: Maintenance and upkeep of the parking systems by The Automated Parking Company are easy as they are designed for minimal maintenance and durability. However, please note that regular checks and maintenance schedules help ensure optimal performance.
