DESMAN

Client-Focused Parking Solutions

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About the firm

Founded in 1973 by structural engineers John Fujiwara and Giri Chhabra, DESMAN is a national planning and design practice specializing exclusively in parking consulting, design, planning, and restoration. With about 100 employees across nine offices, it has completed over 7,500 parking projects for universities, hospitals, airports, municipalities, and private developers. It combines structural engineering with architecturally sensitive planning and sustainable design to deliver highly functional parking facilities.

Established
1973
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Civil Engineering

Credentials

Parksmart (formerly Green Garage) certified professionals

People

Steve ReboraPresident

Anup ChhabraExecutive Vice President

Tim TracyExecutive Vice President

Capabilities

Parking Consulting

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Big-picture planning and strategic guidance driven by research, data, and stakeholder input to optimize parking operations and investments.

  • Supply and Demand Studies
  • Concept Planning
  • Site Evaluations
  • Master Planning
  • Operational Assessments
  • System Audits
  • Management Consulting
  • Financial Feasibility Studies
  • Privatization Analysis

Parking Structure Design

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Integrated structural engineering and architectural planning to deliver attractive, cost-effective, and long-lasting parking structures.

  • Functional Design
  • Mobility Design
  • Sustainable Design
  • Mixed-Use Parking Facility Design

Parking Structure Restoration

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Engineering assessments, repair planning, and maintenance programs to extend the service life of parking structures, buildings, and bridges.

  • Condition Assessments
  • Restoration and Maintenance
  • Material Testing and Evaluation

Green Parking

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Sustainable planning and certified design options that reduce energy costs, operational costs, and environmental impact.

  • Parksmart Certification Support
  • EV Charging Station Integration
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
  • Heat-Reducing Roof Garden Design

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Airports · Transit · Government · Commercial · Land Development · Mixed-Use · Parking

Projects