Old Town Deck
Traverse City, MI · Parking
Project details
A featured architecture and engineering project delivering specialized structure design and construction detailing.
Rich & Associates, Inc.
The Nation's Foremost Parking Consultants
About the firm
Since 1963, Rich & Associates has designed innovative parking facilities to meet specific challenges across a wide variety of industries, completing over 4,000 parking structures worldwide.
- Established
- 1963
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · Structural Engineering · Transportation Engineering
People
David N. RichPresident
Richard W. Kinnell, AIAVice President and Architect
Matthew J. Jobin, RAAssociate and Senior Designer
Robert T. Wicke, RAVice President, Designer, and Parksmart Advisor
Patrick M. HagarAssociate and Designer
Luis Huertas, PEVice President and Engineer
Robert H. MeyerAssociate and Designer
Tom AllardyceAssociate and Designer
Charles N. RichEngineering Technician
Capabilities
Architecture & Engineering
Provides architectural and structural design specialized for parking structures, ensuring facilities are durable, cost-effective, and visually appealing.
- Architectural Design
Focuses on parking structure design and construction detailing using advanced technology to deliver functional, budget-friendly, and context-sensitive facilities.
- Structural Engineering
Delivers durable engineering solutions for structures exposed to environmental elements, using pre-stressed pre-cast concrete, cast-in-place post-tensioned concrete, and composite systems.
Parking Consulting
Assists clients with strategic planning, operational evaluation, and technology integration to optimize parking systems and facility performance.
- Site Analysis and Conceptual Design Studies
Evaluates sites and develops conceptual plans to ensure viable parking design from the outset.
- Parking Operations Evaluation
Analyzes operational efficiency, traffic flow, and management practices within parking facilities.
- Signage and Wayfinding Strategies
Designs clear navigation and sign systems to enhance user experience and safety.
- Parking Access Control Technology
Integrates modern access systems and revenue control technologies for efficient management.
- Parking Allocation Planning
Develops plans for space distribution, balancing supply and demand across users.
Functional Design
Develops well-conceived functional plans that govern circulation, safety, and efficiency within parking facilities.
- Circulation and Ramp Design
Optimizes traffic flow patterns, ramp configurations, stall sizing, and clear entry/exit points.
- User Safety and Experience
Enhances facility environments with adequate lighting, clear pedestrian walkways, and integrated security features.
- Structural Integration Planning
Coordinates column spacing, decking systems, and drainage systems with functional layouts.
- Future Flexibility & Technology
Anticipates future needs through adaptable layouts, EV charging, micromobility, and smart sensor integrations.
Industries
Parking · Education · Airports · Retail · Healthcare · Transit · Government
Projects
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