For decades, parking and curbside management have been treated as operational necessities rather than strategic assets. However, that mindset is changing fast. Today, the curb is one of the most valuable, contested spaces in any city, and artificial intelligence (AI) is helping us manage it in ways that were previously impossible.
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At the most recent annual conference of the International Parking & Mobility Institute, there were noticeably fewer electric vehicle (EV) charging exhibitors and interest in parking guidance and occupancy technology seemed stronger than I’ve seen in quite some time.
The future of smart operations belongs to organizations that understand innovation is not just about technology. It is about how effectively people, processes, systems, and data work together to create clarity from complexity.
Held May 19-20 in Coventry, Parkex 2026 showed that parking has finally moved beyond its stubborn analog image. Across both sides of the Atlantic, the shift is no longer incremental but a clear move toward intelligent, user-centric systems.
The not-so-secret secret of marketing: Every moment of the day can be content. The influencers figured it out. Everything they do is sharable. Why? Because they shape how it all feels, looks, and is experienced. So, here’s the question: Is parking boring or has it not been made worth sharing (yet)?
Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room or making the boldest call. It is about building a place where the best thinking can surface, from anyone, at any level, and survive long enough to be heard.
This is the second in a two-part series by the author examining parker behavior and the ways in which compliance and enforcement strategies and different technologies can influence such behavior.
Municipal parking is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As cities modernize infrastructure, digitize services, and prioritize user experience, many are rethinking whether physical barriers are still the best solution.
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