Having moved from a place where driving is necessary to one where subway commutes are inevitable, I can say with complete honesty that I miss my car. The only good thing is that I no longer have to worry about parking.
Still, driving—and the inevitable parking that goes along with it—is an everyday activity for most people, so here are 39 different parking permutations, from rude parking notes to suspended parking lots, for you to enjoy.
38 Parking Permutations
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Rude Parking Notes
Novelty Parking Tickets Call People Lousy Drivers
36
Portable Parking Garages
'Vario Perfect Platinum' Motorhome is a Pimp Pad on Wheels
35
Floating Car Park
When Parking Lots Become Tourist Attractions
34
Giant Robot Imprisons Parked Cars
33
Siemens VDO Park Mate Automatically Parallel Parks Your Car
32
VW's High-Tech Parking Garage
31
Color-Wheel Cars
Henrik Amberla Will Have You 'Parking in Rainbows'
30
Meter Pops
Parking Meter Art by Mark Jenkins
29
Top Secret Parking
Underground Parking Spaces for 007 Enthusiasts in Big Cities
28
Micro Car Public Discounts
NYC Offers 2-for-1 Smart Car Parking Deal
27
Pay Parking Meters With Your Mobile Phone
Verrus Parking
26
Floating Parking Lots
Toyota Stores Unsold Cars On Carrier Ships At Port in Southern Sweden
25
Vertical Garages
The Space-Saving TAL-Vertipark Makes Parking Economical
24
Temporary Public Parkcycle
PARK(ing) Day
23
iPod Parking Lots
The 'Charging Station Valet' for Die-Hard Apple Lovers
22
Medieval Retail Developments
The Weilburg Rathaus Terraces Will Replace Parking Spaces
21
Parking Lot Excavations
Surprise Discovery at La Brea Tar Pits Yields 700 New Fossils
20
Luxury Car Elevators
CarLift Makes Your Patio Your Garage
19
Shady Solar Parks
The Solar Grove Provides Energy for Dell Headquarters and Shade for Visitors
18
Pink Parking
Car Parks Get Girly
17
Suspended Car Parking Lots
The LIFT
16
Heavenly Cyclers' Stations
Long Term Bike Parking Offers Both Safety and Comfort
15
Luxury Condo Car Elevators
‘En-Suite Sky Garage' Featured in Manhattan Condo Complex
14
Parking Lot Car Locators
Holographic Fireworks to Find Your Ride
13
Paper Craft Campaigns
Le Creative Sweatshop Makes You 'Think Outside the Parking Box'
12
Robotic Parking Garage Hits New York
11
Public Parking for Toy Cars
Ad Proves Hot Wheels Are As Lifelike as Their Full-Sized Brethren
10
Tailgating Contests
Parking Lot Transformers Compete for Maximum Tailgate Top Prize
9
Green Parking Spaces
The Santa Monica Civic Center Makes Own Energy
8
Pay-To-Park Bike Stations
Will the Mobis Secure Bike Module Discourage or Encourage Ecommuters?
7
People-Friendly Parking Garages
Multi-Story Veranda Car Park is Airy, Not Scary
6
Hidden Garages
Lamborghini Luxury Parking Spots
5
3-D Parking Garage Signs
4
Golden Car Blankets
Gilded 'Auto Garage' Parking Lot Project by Ines Tartler
3
Fashionista Parking Lots
Korea Gives Pink Parking Spaces to High Heeled Women
2
Parking Spots for People
Springtime's 'Person Parking' Gives Street Space to Pedestrians
1
Reclaiming Paved Paradise
Parking Day Redefines Public Spaces
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Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
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Automated Vertical Car Parks
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Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
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Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
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Garden-Centering Urban Townhouses
This Vietnamese Home's Layout is Arranged Around an Inner Garden
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
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Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
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Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
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Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
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Tech-Charging Valet Trays
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Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
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Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
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Street Lamp Charging Stations
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Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
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Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
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Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
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In-Car Napkin Holders
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Foldable Flatpack Bike Racks
The AHHA Toaster Bike Rack Can Be Stowed in a Trunk
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Inviting Contemporary Auto Dealerships
Rivian’s Spaces Aims to Disrupt the Auto Retail Space
Electric Car-Sharing Programs
Prima at Paseo South Gulch Has Partnered with Envoy Technologies
Branded SUV Camping Systems
The Porsche Canopy Tent Offers an Easy Glamping Experience
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Modern Private Event Venues
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Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Philosophical Residential Skyscrapers
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Concise Reflection Journals
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Wireless Automotive Charging Solutions
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Recurring Grocery Delivery Features
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Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Polite Driver Communication Lights
The Sorry Thanks Car Sign Helps Drivers Communicate Easily
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Convertible Commercial RV Vans
Nissan and PlugVan Partnered to Showcase the Plug Module
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Simulation Parking Lot Games
The Car Park Capital Game is a Real-Time City-Building Experience
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Van-Compatible Bicycle Racks
The 'Slide&Go' Keeps Bikes Securely Fastened During Van Rides
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Festive Rooftop Parking Spots
Aldi Installed a Parking Space for Santa's Sleigh and Nine Reindeer
Experiential EV Charging Stations
The Porsche Charging Lounge Offers Drivers a High-End Pitstop
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Virtual Car Meetups
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Portable Autonomous Mini Marts
JUXTA's Nomad Offers Autonomous Mini Mart for EV Charging Stations
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
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Eco EV Charging Stations
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Smart Car Diffusers
The Philips OlfaPure 7300 Lets Drivers Match Scents to Their Moods
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Disaster-Prepared Electric Vans
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Building-Specific Charging Cooperatives
Elby Introduces a Solution for Charging Electric Cars
Omnichannel Automotive Services
Automotive Mastermind has Adapted to Modern Consumer Patterns
Pizza-Gifting Doormats
Pizza Hut's Reverse Delivery Doormat Gifts Pizza to Delivery Drivers
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Geometric Garage Pavilions
Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY & Porsche Create My Two Cars Garage
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Retailer-Enabled Car Sales
Amazon Autos Allows Consumers to Shop for Their Next Vehicle at Home
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars
Ford Presents the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Vehicle
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
AR E-Scooter Parking Apps
Neuron Mobility Recently Unveiled a New AR Parking Assistant App
Luxury Car Track Experiences
Elevate Your Driving Skills with the Porsche Track Experience
AI-Powered Optimized Work Structures
Microsoft Places Finds the Best Time to Go into the Office
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
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Travel Journal Apps
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Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs
Studio North Designs the Custom Garden Garage in Calgary
Magnetic Tool Organizers
The ToolBox Widget is Your Gateway to a Clutter-Free Workspace
Car Education Clinics
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On-Demand EV Charging Stations
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Accessible EV Charging Ports
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Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
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In-Car Conversation Cards
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QSR-Operated Pizza Drive-Thrus
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Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Storage-Managing Desk Extenders
The Peg-Mag System Doubles Desk Space in a Clever Design
Festive Film Vehicles
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Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
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Accessible Driverless Public Buses
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Convenience Chain Golf Collections
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Elf-Inspired Cars
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Travel Prep Packing Apps
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AI-Powered Parking Solutions
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Mapping Car Battery Support
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Updated Map-Navigation Apps
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Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
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Geometrically Organic Furniture
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Comfort-Focused Business Features
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Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
AI-Powered Signage Apps
Parky AI Was Created for Understanding Confusing Montreal Traffic Signs
Accessible Urban Rest Areas
The City of St. John's Increases Accessibility in Parks
Automatic Transmission Cars
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Rental Car Airport Solutions
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50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
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Affordable Public Transport Initiatives
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Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Smart Car Coffee Pots
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Travel Climate Planning Tools
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In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts
BKID co Designs a Multi Hanger Concept to Use in the Car
Restaurant Discovery Websites
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Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services
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Public Bathroom Location Apps
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Taxi Round-Trip Services
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Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
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