As the year winds down and planning for 2026 ramps up, developers and architects are locking in designs, budgets, and timelines for upcoming urban projects. But one key component is often overlooked until it causes problems: parking.
December is the ideal time to get ahead of the curve—especially when it comes to automated and mechanical parking solutions that can transform how your space performs.
Why December Planning Pays Off
Many cities and firms experience a slowdown in construction activity during the winter months. That makes December the perfect window to finalize designs, pursue permits, and re-evaluate systems that might otherwise be value-engineered out too late in the process.
Get a head start on permitting and AHJ coordination
Lock in 2026 budgets before year-end financial reviews
Start design collaboration early to avoid Q1 bottlenecks
Harding AutoPark Systems works directly with architects, engineers, and developers to customize automated parking system layouts that improve ROI and timeline performance.
Thinking Beyond Ramps
When you integrate puzzle systems, stackers, or fully automated towers into your project from the start, you avoid costly trade-offs later—like giving up square footage or reducing tenant capacity to fit outdated parking layouts.
Instead of designing around ramps and concrete decks, our team helps you design with flexibility, efficiency, and code compliance in mind.
What Can You Do Now?
Here’s how smart developers are using December:
Request a free automated parking system concept layout based on your current site plan
Begin dialogue with permitting officials early on fire code and egress
Ask about 2026 product availability and lead times (hint: we’re fast!)
Enroll your firm in our complimentary AIA-certified course to get ahead on PDH credits
Don’t Let Parking Slow You Down in 2026
Harding AutoPark Systems has been helping cities and developers across the U.S. rethink parking—from space-saving quad lifts to fully automated towers that wow tenants and meet sustainability goals.
Whether you're designing for residential, commercial, or municipal use, our automated parking systems are engineered for performance and built for the future.