little feet reducing the footprint
technology | spatial strategies by gerald forseth
parking lots car storage efficiency small spaces
Any possibility to halve or quarter the footprint of our parked cars should be considered a positive urban improvement. All we need is a lift (currently costing as little as $CAD 3500) and a residential garage ceiling height of eight feet or better. A two car-garage can then park the four cars needed for our teenagers to drive themselves to soccer practice and ballet lessons. Or we can store the mini-tractor and accessories, wheelbarrow, fertiliser spreader and soil compacting roller that contribute to making a fantastic garden. A small condominium project on my drawing boards right now includes underground parking with two lifts specifically needed to park two seldom-driven vintage automobiles of one of the owners. Recently I attended the presentation of an historic restoration project of several buildings located behind up-market Stephen Avenue in Calgary where the developer proposes an exciting enclosed parking structure over the lane. Car owners are to be met by a parking valet, who will transfer the car onto one of several electric lifts having six levels, and return it on request – multi- storey parking with personal service, one aisle, no ramps, small footprint…. To date, planners at city hall have refused to approve this parking concept! v
left top: Parked cars are a blight! below: Multi-storey parking lifts above, from the top: section, plan and illustrations of the Pro King 8 lift. below: the self supporting Pro King residential lift.
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