What is a parking crater? If you’re not already in the know: "a parking crater is a depression in the middle of an urban area formed by the absence of buildings".
Watch a short clip here for a snapshot of American cities experiencing this modern day phenomenon.
And so we have it from the Don himself, where the problems areas are and what we can do about them. They can be viewed as a necessary evil or a heaven on earth for those eyeing up redevelopment opportunities. Read what Donald Shoup has to say about them.
Are there parking craters in your town, suburb or city? Join the discussion… here, here or here.