The Parking Lot as a Test of Resilience Parking lots are some of the hardest-working spaces in our built environment. They welcome thousands of vehicles and pedestrians each day, while facing constant exposure to weather, [...]

Why Perimeters Matter  Parking lots do more than provide space for vehicles—they help define the first and last impression of a place. The perimeter, in particular, plays a critical role. It marks the edge between [...]

Why Drop-Off Zones Matter  Drop-off and pick-up areas are some of the busiest, most stressful spaces in any community. At schools, hospitals, transit hubs, and retail centers, they serve as critical connection points where vehicles, [...]

Lighting as a First Impression For retail centers and mixed-use developments, the parking lot or entry plaza is often the very first point of contact between people and place. Long before someone steps into a [...]

Reimagining Parking Lots for a Safer, Greener Future Parking lots are more than just places to leave cars—they are gateways to schools, workplaces, shopping centers, and civic destinations. Yet too often, they remain underlit, inefficient, [...]