THE PARKING GARAGE: TONIC FOR DOWNTOWN DOLDRUMS

THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, ARCHITECTURE, AND ECONOMICS OF DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGES ARE DISCUSSED. A SET OF TWELVE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR MODERN GARAGES IS LISTED, COVERING SUCH SUBJECTS AS SELF- VERSUS ATTENDANT-PARKING, DRIVING PATTERNS, BAY DESIGN, LIGHTING, AND VENTILATION. CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND MATERIALS, AS WELL AS TO THE LIKELY COSTS OF A STALL.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1606878
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 103, No 1, PP 56-58, 4 PHOT
• Authors:
  • Johnsen, E P
• Publication Date: 1972-1

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Public Works
  • Publisher: Hanley Wood
  • ISSN: 0033-3840
  • Serial URL: http://www.pwmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building materials; Costs; Design; Geometric design; Lighting; Parking garages; Ventilation systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Finance; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00226248
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 17 1972 12:00AM