Parking Consulting
Parking isn't just about space.
It’s about how people move, interact, and experience your facility. Let’s get it right from the start.
When parking is overlooked, it can lead to costly redesigns, inefficient flow, safety concerns, and frustrated users.
We’ll help you create safe, efficient, and easy-to-navigate parking that leaves a lasting impression. The earlier we’re involved, the more value we add—helping you avoid missteps and maximize performance.
Contact us to make the most of your investment and that first arrival. →
Beyond the Basics of Parking
At Walker Consultants, parking design isn’t just a layout—it’s a strategic component of a project’s success. A well-planned parking facility supports how people arrive, circulate, and depart while balancing efficiency, safety, and aesthetics.
For more than 60 years, Walker has been at the center of how parking shapes the built environment. We’ve worked with architects, developers, and engineers on projects of every scale—from new garages and mixed-use developments to restoring aging structures that have served their communities for decades. That history gives us perspective few others have: we understand how parking performs, evolves, and impacts every part of a project.
Parking consulting is second nature to us. Our consultants approach each project as an integrated system—one that connects users, circulation, technology, and structure. Our work combines engineering, design, and operations expertise to create facilities that function as seamlessly as they look.
Because parking is often a project’s first impression, we see it as an extension of a building’s architecture and user experience. When it’s planned well, it improves safety, circulation, and accessibility while strengthening the project’s long-term value. Our goal is to make your parking design a positive one that supports every arrival, every user, and every function.
We collaborate closely with design teams from the earliest stages, helping projects avoid the inefficiencies and costly redesigns that often come from treating parking as a last-minute task. From the number of spaces to lighting, wayfinding, and future technologies, our decisions are guided by data, experience, and a clear understanding of how people actually use parking facilities—whether it’s an urban mixed-use development, a corporate campus, or a healthcare facility.
The Walker advantage provides the full lifecycle of parking services—from new design and engineering to maintenance, restoration, and operations—we bring a holistic view to every project. We’ve seen what works, what fails, and what endures. That insight helps us create parking environments that stand the test of time and enhances the success of the entire development.
With six decades of experience, thousands of completed projects, and a team of specialists who live and breathe parking, Walker Consultants continues to set the standard for what parking consulting should be.
Make parking a strength—not a struggle.
Functional Layout Design
Entitlements and Zoning
Structural, Drainage, and Durability Consulting
Lighting, MEP, and Fire Protection
Pavement and Surface Design
Signage and Wayfinding
PARCS (Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems)
EV Charging and Sustainable Mobility
Valet and Pick-Up/Drop-Off Areas
Allocation and Security Planning
Loading Docks and Truck Turning
Automated and Stacked Parking Systems
Condition Assessments and Restoration Planning
Operational Audits
Our Parking Consulting Services
Planning & Design
Parking Demand and Supply Analysis
We evaluate how many spaces you actually need based on real-world demand models and user behavior—avoiding costly overbuilding and wasted space.
Functional Layout Design
From drive aisle geometry to ADA stall placement and striping, our layouts prioritize efficiency, safety, and accessibility for every user.
Entitlements and Zoning
We guide projects through local code compliance, variances, and approvals to streamline the development process.
Planning & Design
Structural, Drainage, and Durability Consulting
We design and advise for long-term performance—protecting your investment from early deterioration and costly repairs.
Lighting, MEP, and Fire Protection
Thoughtful integration of these systems enhances safety, energy efficiency, and maintenance access throughout the facility.
Pavement and Surface Design
Proper grading and drainage prevent ponding and structural damage while improving long-term performance.
User Experience & Technology
Signage and Wayfinding
Clear, intuitive guidance reduces confusion, improves flow, and contributes to a positive first impression for every user.
PARCS (Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems)
We plan and specify technologies such as license plate recognition (LPR), automatic vehicle identification (AVI), pay stations, and advanced parking guidance systems (APGS) for seamless operations and data-driven management.
EV Charging and Sustainable Mobility
We help owners future-proof their facilities with EV charging, bike parking, and integration with alternative mobility options.
Valet and Pick-Up/Drop-Off Areas
Our designs account for queuing, pedestrian safety, and accessibility—key considerations for hospitality, healthcare, and urban sites.
Operations, Safety & Performance
Allocation and Security Planning
Our consultants define access zones, nested areas, and barrier systems that balance convenience, safety, and operational control for tenants and visitors alike.
Loading Docks and Truck Turning
We balance service access with pedestrian safety and operational efficiency—especially important for urban and retail environments.
Automated and Stacked Parking Systems
We advise on system selection, capacity, performance, integrations, and spatial impacts to maximize density and ROI.
Lifecycle Services
Condition Assessments and Restoration Planning
Our team evaluates existing facilities for structural integrity, safety, and operational upgrades—extending their service life and value.
Operational Audits
We review parking operations, maintenance, and revenue systems to identify performance improvements.