Parquery: Driving Urban Transformation - The Power of Parking Digitization

Amidst the urban complexities of today, a digital revolution is quietly reshaping how we approach parking. The challenges of traffic congestion, space scarcity, and environmental impact are being met head-on by the digitization of parking.

This article explores the five pivotal reasons driving the significance of this transformation and highlights the value that parking data holds in shaping the cities of tomorrow.

1. Enhancing Efficiency and Citizens’ Experience

Parking digitization goes beyond convenience, optimizing traffic flow, and minimizing frustration. Real-time data guides drivers to vacant spots, reducing search times and improving the quality of urban life for every citizen.

Parking data empowers planners and businesses to fine-tune parking operations, ultimately fostering better traffic management and a more seamless city experience.

2. Fostering Sustainability and Space Management

As cities grow, efficient land use and densification become vital. Effective resource management and smart parking maximize space utilization. Thus, curbing urban sprawl and aligning with sustainability goals.

Parking data holds the key for informed planning – what is the status quo, how does it develop, what parking profiles and demands are prevalent in which areas? Cities can design more sustainable infrastructure matching their citizen’s demands and needs, while at the same time minimizing environmental impact and enriching urban living standards.

3. Mitigating Emissions and Congestion

Digitized parking reduces emissions by eliminating aimless circling in search of a spot and idling. This contributes to cleaner air and unclogged roads.

Parking data guides emission-reduction strategies, optimizing traffic flow, and enhancing overall environmental conditions in urban areas.

4. Elevating Revenue Generation and Financial Sustainability

Digital payment systems and analytics enable dynamic pricing models that generate revenue for municipalities and businesses, funding urban development.

Data allows for informed pricing decisions to ensure stable funding for urban projects, fostering financial sustainability.

5. Seamlessly Integrating with Urban Mobility

Parking digitization fits into the broader landscape of integrated urban mobility, connecting with public transit systems and mobility platforms for holistic transportation solutions.

Parking data needs to be integrated in mobility platforms, providing users with comprehensive transportation choices for efficient multi-modal door-to-door travel experiences.

A catalyst for transformation

As we navigate the urban landscape, parking digitization emerges as a catalyst for transformation. Beyond parking spaces, it shapes more efficient, sustainable, and connected cities and countries.

By leveraging technology and embracing data-driven strategies, we are steering urban development toward a future of enhanced mobility, livability, and progress. 

The easiest and fastest way to digitize your parking area and receive parking data in a blink of an eye?

With Parquery’s smart parking solution you transform any kind of camera as a multi-spot parking sensor. An unparalleled 12-20 spots indoor and 300 outdoor parking spots can be monitored with just one off-the-shelf camera. All you need is a camera with an internet connection, and Parquery takes care of the rest.

Local deployment, edge computing, and in-camera processing without internet are further options of Parquery’s versatile AI smart parking solution.  
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About Parquery AG 

Parquery AG is a leading Swiss technology provider in Computer Vision and Deep Learning with more than 80 projects in 30+ countries worldwide. Our AI-powered software solutions detect vehicles, people, and objects in footage from any camera.

Contact us at parking@parquery.com for more information regarding Smart Parking and AI-solutions beyond parking.

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