Posts from December 2025

Parking attendants have been the backbone of parking operations for decades, directing traffic, collecting cash, and helping guests find parking spots. But hiring, scheduling, and managing attendants creates headaches that eat into your revenue and complicate your parking lot operations. Modern parking software eliminates the need for full-time parking attendants while delivering better experiences for guests and customers. The Real Cost of Relying on Parking Attendants Labor Expenses Add Up Fast Full-time and part-time attendants create significant ongoing costs: Salaries,… Continue reading →

Contract renewal time with Parking operators such as SP Plus (Metropolis) feels less like an opportunity and more like a trap. Legacy parking garage management software locks property owners into the same limitations year after year: high fees, limited control, and technology that falls further behind with each renewal. Alternatively, they may pressure property owners to switch to a completely gateless system, even if it isn’t the right fit for the asset, further handcuffing you to their systems with limited… Continue reading →

Property owners hear "technology stack" and picture complicated programming languages, expensive software development, and massive capital expenditures. The reality? A modern tech stack for parking should simplify operations, not complicate them. Parkify delivers a complete solution stack that handles everything from payment processing, parking validations, permit management to AI enforcement without requiring any upfront investment from a central command center interface. What 'Technology Stack' Actually Refers To A technology stack represents all the different technologies and software tools working together… Continue reading →

Parking enforcement systems are uprooting the parking industry with cloud-based platforms, license plate recognition technology, and real-time data analytics. These innovations improve operational efficiency, traffic flow, and deliver better customer satisfaction without the need for large enforcement teams or parking authorities. Traditional Parking Enforcement Systems Parking enforcement has come a long way, with advancements bridging the gap between traditional methods and modern technology. However, there are still challenges, especially with outdated tools and inefficient processes. Historically, parking enforcement relied on… Continue reading →

The parking industry is leveraging new, advanced technologies like virtual permits and license plate recognition to simplify vehicle registration and self-managed parking for residents, customers, patients, and employees. Property owners can now access AI-powered parking systems without upfront costs, eliminating the traditional barrier of capital expense while modernizing their parking facilities. As vehicle numbers rise, traditional physical permits are being replaced by digital solutions that increase compliance and reduce administrative burden. Digital permits eliminate the hassle of paper-based systems, integrating… Continue reading →

Short Answer: A mixed-use property is a space that combines residential units, commercial properties, retail stores, and even restaurants within a single building or development. These mixed-use developments bring different activities together to make life more convenient, but they do experience parking challenges. Modern parking technology solutions now eliminate traditional management overhead, allowing property owners to maximize revenue while meeting the diverse parking needs of people who live, shop, or work at the property. Understanding the Parking Needs of Mixed-Use… Continue reading →