The 5th Issue of 2025

Solutions for golf events & co-op housing managers

Formula 1 fans scammed & towed in Miami

Man’s van stuck for 2 years due to garage malfunction

Where taxpayers pay $400k to permit sleeping in cars

Workers removing bricks cause fatal garage collapse

Where parkers are ticketed every 2 seconds

ParqEx is hiring in multiple states

Creative, but is it legal? (VIDEO)

and more!

For Housing Managers

How ParqEx is Addressing Co-Op Parking Management Challenges

We have stated this throughout our entire parking career and will continue to reiterate it: parking is becoming increasingly frustrating, especially in densely populated urban areas. Residents of multi-unit buildings and co-op housing communities experience extreme daily parking frustration, and these communities are now beginning to seek technological solutions. Co-op housing presents a unique set of challenges regarding parking management. Fortunately, ParqEx’s solution addresses the parking management challenges faced by…

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Trendy neighborhood of work-live-play buildings

For D.C. Residents & Visitors

NoMa: DC’s Trendiest Neighborhood Keeps Getting Better!

Washington, DC— We all have images of its iconic landmarks, infamous streets, and history. However, if you’re seeking a trendy new location where the future of the next generations of DC residents is unfolding, look no further than NoMa, aptly named for being north of Massachusetts Avenue, was once a quiet little neighborhood but has quickly transformed into a dynamic, trendy, and vibrant area in Washington, DC. There is something unique though that is making this neighborhood increasingly stand out…

Pro golfer hitting out of bunker at golf tournament

For Golf Course Owners & Managers

Golf and Country Club Event Parking

Have you ever watched a PGA tournament or driven past a busy country club and wondered how they manage the logistical challenge of parking? Whether these golf and country clubs host local golf tournaments, professional events, weddings, birthday parties, or even charity galas and gatherings, smooth parking processes are essential for all guests, VIPs, vendors, caterers, and employees. ParqEx’s smart parking solutions are crucial in providing a positive experience for golf and country club event parking…

A ParqEx Case Study

How a Parking is Upgraded And Monetized For A Multifamily Community

Academy at Drexel Court is a residential property in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. With over 100 parking spots and a growing resident base, the management team needed a better way to manage tenant parking, monitor occupancy, and start generating income from underutilized space. In November 2024, they partnered with ParqEx to deploy a smarter parking solution prioritizing ease of use, efficiency, and profitability. Keep reading this short case study and discover how parking is upgraded and monetized for a multifamily community…

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National News Bites

Formula 1 fans in Miami left stranded after parking scam

They paid for parking to attend the annual race, but returned to find their vehicles were towed— despite having paid for their parking. Read: CBS News↗

Parking garage malfunction leaves man’s van stuck for over 2 years

Mark Lucas parked in a vertical-stacking garage, but the elevator broke right after, leaving his van stuck for over two years at great expense. Read at Road & Track↗

California taxpayers spend $400,000 for homeless people to sleep in lot

Oceanside residents are concerned about safety over this program that provides safehaven for those living in their vehicles. Read more about it at Newsbreak↗

collapsed parking garage being cleaned up

Workers removed bricks: Cause of 2023 parking garage collapse revealed

Remember the deadly parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan two years ago? The investigation results are in and are hard to believe. Learn more at ABC7↗

Drivers here are fined for parking EVERY 2 SECONDS on average

At the current rate, the cost to drivers in this place is $5.5 million PER DAY. Find out where this record-breaking parking ticket pace is happening at The Independent↗

Fella caught creating his own parking spot?

ParqEx monthly parking fail video. Hit play to watch!

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PLANS	PERSONAL Self-managed using the ParqEx platform Get Started	BUSINESS Self managed with some help from ParqEx customer support SIGN UP	ENTERPRISE Manage with help from ParqEx Account Manager & customer support SIGN UP	CONCIERGE Dedicated ParqEx Account Manager will help you setup and manage your account with priority customer support SIGN UP	CUSTOM A custom-solution tailored to your property requirements. Dedicated ParqEx Account Manager will work with you to come up with the perfect solution REQUEST DEMO
Spots	1	4	20	100	90
Users	1	10	50	300	500
Contract & Invoicing	-	1 yr	2 yr	2 yr	-
One-Time Setup Fee Per Access+ device (controls 3 access points)		$ 250.00	$ 750.00	$ 1,000.00	-
Public Marketplace Commission	20%	20%	20%	20%	20%
Internal Marketplace Commission	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%
Onboarding & Training # of hours included per contract term	-	1	3	5	5
Trial (Pilot)	NA	1 month	1 month	1 month	NA
Seats included # of users that can access the (shared) account	1	1	3	5	5
iPhone, Android & Desktop app
Customer support Email, phone and chat support
ParqEx Account Manager
Notifications
Email alerts
SMS alerts

MARKETPLACE
Manage property, spot & listings
Advanced Settings
Blackouts
Surge pricing
Dynamic pricing
Extended stay configuration & pricing
Lead time
Parking spot sorting & selection Advanced logic to manage the order in which spots get displayed, selected & booked.
Rules
# of bookings per renter per month
# of simultaneous transctions permitted for a user
# of hours a renter can book per month
Payment Processing
PayOnExit Access+ Required
Marketing
Featured Listings
Demand priority planning
Mailchimp Integration
Personalized Campaigns
Monthly Automated Campaigns
Bulk Message Execution
Promotions
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Coverage
Promo materials Custom designed signage: promo cards, flyers, etc. Design only, does not include the cost to print.
Ratings & review management
Competetive Pricing analysis				Annual

INTERNAL TENANT MANAGEMENT
Public versus Private property
Internal tenant management features (Add, remove tenants, assignment& reassignment of spots, ban users from a property.)
Advanced permission management capability (Assign tenants to specific units and parking spots. Allow tenants to rent, list. Manage renting and listing permissions. Allow tenants to control pricing or availability or both for their spot listings at a property.)
Parking spot sorting (Advanced logic to manage the order in which spots get booked)
Rules
# of bookings per renter per month
# of simultaneous transactions permitted per user
# of hours a renter can book per month
Custom Tiered Pricing (For internal, external/public, or special considerations)
Importing And Cleaning Up Your Database		Annual	Quarterly	Monthly
Categorize users by company or custom tags
Access management (Short term, i.e. temp staff, renters, guests/visitors etc.) Access+ Required
Activity monitoring & reporting
Track spot, renters by their unit numbers

ACCESS+
Manage Access Access+ Required
Short term (employees / staff, long term tenants, monthly renters etc.)
Long term (employees / staff, long term tenants, monthly renters etc.)
Advanced Permissions Access+ Required
Manage permissions by spot
Manage permissions by user
Access Log dashboard & reporting Access+ Required
Role based security			available
Property Access Logs Management module			available
Property Access Log for enforcement module			available
Notifications
Request for access notifications			available
Notifications when property is accessed			available

GUESTPARQ
Guest / visitor parking functionality		available
Guest Parking Management			available
Notifications
Advanced reporting (Tenant usage, parking usage, availability, asset utilization and more)			available	available

ENFORCER
Enforce by property			available	available
Do not tow list management			available	available
Violations			available	available
Custom violation types & fees			available	available
Integration with ticketing/towing partners			available	available
Coordination with enforcement partner			available	available
Role based permissions (Enforecement agent, manager and admin)			available	available
Notifications			available	available
Automated Daily enforcement data report for a property via email			available	available

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Payout options (ACH, QuickPay, Check, Paypal)
Monthly statement
Detailed monthly statements for tax & reporting purposes			available	available

ADMIN MODULES
Customer Search
Guest Parking Management (Role-based)
Email Logs
Account setup and Management
Access+ Logs (read-only)
Access+ Advanced Logs for Field OPS & Admin
Role based permissions
Read-Only
Manager
Owner
Notifications
Schedule real time, daily, weekly or monthly reports

ONBOARDING & TRAINING
User guides
Knowledge base & FAQ
Videos
In-person training for staff
In-person training & onboarding of tenants/renters
Custom branded training material Property specific: user guides, videos, landing pages, email campaings, KB & FAQs			available	available

ADVANCED CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Developing And Maintaining Your Communication Strategy to tenants/residents
Monitoring listing quality
Managing requests Waiting lists and converting them into renters when parking becomes available

OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Site surveys
Access+ - hardware maintenance Access+ Required	Annual	Annual	Annual	Quarterly	Quarterly
Network check Access+ Required	Annual	Annual	Annual	Quarterly	Quarterly
Signage check Access+ Required				Annual	Annual
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ParqEx Monthly Newsletter May 2025