The use of public space for vehicle parking: A case study of Ferizaj
Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
The rising standard of living, coupled with a lack of alternative transportation options, has spurred an increase in personal car ownership as a primary mode of transportation. However, this trend has led to challenges in managing vehicular movement within cities. Individual vehicles often remain underutilized during the day, primarily seeing use during peak traffic hours for commuting, trading, or leisure activities. In most cities around the world, economic, administrative, and commercial activities are concentrated within a relatively small urban area, typically reflecting the city's original layout. This central district serves as the focal point for the majority of the urban population, facilitating their professional obligations, trade, entertainment, and more. Parking issues have arisen due to the growth of cities, the proliferation of motor vehicles, inadequate infrastructure for smooth traffic flow, and an increase in living standards. The need for parking lots and spaces in Ferizaj has become pressing. In the absence of designated parking facilities, vehicles are scattered throughout the city streets, with the central area facing the greatest demand. This study focuses on the "Gjon Serreci" school plot as a potential location for a parking facility to alleviate this issue. Situated in proximity to the city center, this area offers easy access for both central residents and all city dwellers who frequent this part of Ferizaj. The proposed solution is an underground parking facility consisting of three floors. The underground levels are dedicated to parking, while the upper levels will host green spaces serving as parks. Additionally, the possibility of incorporating business spaces is being considered, with the size of these spaces limited to certain floors and specific areas.
Keywords:
Vehicles, Parking, City Center, Square, Transportation, Public area.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.380
Recommended Citation
Simeone, Rosalba AL and Mekolli, Eron AL, "The use of public space for vehicle parking: A case study of Ferizaj" (2023). UBT International Conference. 46.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/civil/46
The use of public space for vehicle parking: A case study of Ferizaj
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The rising standard of living, coupled with a lack of alternative transportation options, has spurred an increase in personal car ownership as a primary mode of transportation. However, this trend has led to challenges in managing vehicular movement within cities. Individual vehicles often remain underutilized during the day, primarily seeing use during peak traffic hours for commuting, trading, or leisure activities. In most cities around the world, economic, administrative, and commercial activities are concentrated within a relatively small urban area, typically reflecting the city's original layout. This central district serves as the focal point for the majority of the urban population, facilitating their professional obligations, trade, entertainment, and more. Parking issues have arisen due to the growth of cities, the proliferation of motor vehicles, inadequate infrastructure for smooth traffic flow, and an increase in living standards. The need for parking lots and spaces in Ferizaj has become pressing. In the absence of designated parking facilities, vehicles are scattered throughout the city streets, with the central area facing the greatest demand. This study focuses on the "Gjon Serreci" school plot as a potential location for a parking facility to alleviate this issue. Situated in proximity to the city center, this area offers easy access for both central residents and all city dwellers who frequent this part of Ferizaj. The proposed solution is an underground parking facility consisting of three floors. The underground levels are dedicated to parking, while the upper levels will host green spaces serving as parks. Additionally, the possibility of incorporating business spaces is being considered, with the size of these spaces limited to certain floors and specific areas.