We’ve been told ever since we were little that we need to share with other people. Whether it’s our toys, our feelings, or our space, we were told that we get more out of sharing than we give up. Thanks to technology, though, we’ve taken those ideas of sharing, and expanded them. We now have…
Is the concept of a sharing economy a solution to traffic congestion and downtown parking shortages in metropolitan areas? If automobiles and transportation become part of a shared economy model, will this also reduce less demand for parking lots and parking spaces? Will cities like Chicago and Los Angeles become easier to navigate and air quality improve?…
The idea of sharing with your neighbor is as old as time. We share an egg when our next-door neighbor runs out, we share a ride with our workmate when their car breaks down, and we happily share our time to help our child’s teacher at the class holiday party.
There’s no doubt that technology has been rapidly advancing over the last decade, yet foreseeing the results of its impact on society and business isn’t so clear. We can safely say the future will be shaped by online technology, especially cloud and mobile computing technology, which is making what’s called the sharing economy possible. In…
ParqEx is pumped to be finalist for 2016’s “50 on Fire!” We are 1 of just 16 B-to-C companies to make the list out of hundreds of applicants! Chicago is one of the most diversified economies in the world, with no single industry employing more than 14% of the workforce. And this diversity extends to…
HOLY COW! CUBS PARKING AVAILABLE! Are you driving to Wrigley Field for a World Series game this Friday, Saturday or Sunday? If so, make sure you avoid the parking hassle and book your parking spot in advance. WE HAVE CUBS PARKING AVAILABLE FOR PRE-BOOKING NEAR WRIGLEY FIELD!
We’re moving into the cooler seasons. Especially Chicago residents know that winter can come in a heart beat. Is your car ready for it?
The Elmspring Accelerator is a venture accelerator that invests in technology startups who aim to disrupt the real estate and housing industry.
What’s the most frequent and frustrating real estate problem most people face? It’s not finding an apartment or buying a house or renting a motel room. For many people this is a daily struggle. Finding a parking place.
Meet our friends Jeff & Matt: Jeff Matt Jeff & Matt were once sad: Jeff & Matt: Jeff drives to the big city every day from the suburbs. Jeff gets lots of headaches figuring out where to park. Matt lives in the big city. Matt…
Parking in the big city doesn’t have to suck. Together, we are solving the parking problem by using the resources we already have and sharing them with others. We can solve the urban parking problem; we just need to work together.
If you don’t love food, don’t read this. If you’re hungry, you probably shouldn’t read this, either. Salivation will occur. We are about to explore some of the best restaurant spots in the West Loop of Chicago. There are so many restaurant connoisseurs out there. They all eat at the best restaurants in every city…
We’re moving toward the middle of the fall semester, which means that almost every college student has dealt with a crucial issue at least once. No, we’re not talking about midterms or a paper that just doesn’t want to get done. We’re talking about parking options on college campuses, which tends to be frustrating at best, and…
There are tons of fun events going on this week in Chicago and we’re going to make it easier for you to attend them. Not just because we’re listing them on this blog post, but once you get to the event, we’re going to help you park. Now you might be thinking something like, “How…
Recently, Toronto Metro wrote an article about parking; not Chicago parking but parking nonetheless. Parking isn’t just a problem in Chicago, or even the United States for that matter. Parking sucks in Canada, too. Let me summarize an article written by Matt Elliot before you head over to read it directly from him. Basically, the…