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“House of Cars: Innovation and the Parking Garage.” Based on Shannon Saunders McDonald’s book, the exhibit explores the history of the parking garage fromits inception through today. “The NPA’s sponsorship was made possible by serious con-


tributions from HerbAnderson at Impark, Derek Kiley atWPS, Scott Burr at Tech Painting, Gary Cudney of CarlWalker and Brett Harwood. Their financial assistance enabled us to be the presenting sponsor and went a long way to making the entire exhibit possible. “The NPA is going to take


Board and his group has completely revamped the NPA Certified Parking Professional study guide, giving it amuch broader scope. It fills the needs ofmiddle and upper level parkingmanagers.Our marketing goal is to involve peoplewho own and run buildings so they will recognize the advantage of having a certified manager in their facility.


“Also, the results of our


a traveling version of the exhib- it to the sites of our conventions over the next three years, head- ing to Boston in 2010, Las Vegas in 2011, and then to our convention location in 2012, which has not yet been chosen.Andrew Blair of Colonial Park- ing, DC, has funded the travelling roadshow. “It’s a busy time atNPA.We revamped our strategic plan last


The NPA is noted for its long history and networking opportunities.


second annual rate survey have been collected and are being refined and analyzed.The report will be released in the fall.More than just a rate study, this year we have benchmarked operating expenses and will have good comparisons of different seg- ments from urban, airports,


shuttle operations, hospitals, and municipal parking systems. Not only rates, but also cost comparisons of operating different types of parking. “With our annual rate study and other initiatives, our goal is


year and, using it as a base, we have a number of new initiatives that are underway, including our firstWebinar thismonth. “John Udelson, the chair of our Certification Advisory


to be the go-to place for information, education and networking opportunities for parking professionals.”


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Youmay know Parkway Corp. for its garages in Philadelphia, but its residential building in Chinatown ismaking news now. Pearl condominiums, which broke ground in 2006, represented the first new construction in Chinatown in about four decades. Parkway joined forces with Pan AmRealty to bring this development to life. The units were designed under feng shui principles specific to the community. Despite tough economic conditions, the complex has filled all of its 90 residential units. Last spring, Pearl’s impressive public art contribution was unveiled – Chinatown’s Four Dragons – and dedicated as a gateway to Chinatown for visitors and tourists.


22 OCTOBER 2009 • PARKING TODAY • www.parkingtoday.com


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