The dilemma of traditional stereo garages needs to be solved, and intelligent transformation and functional upgrades are the key

At a time when urban land resources are becoming increasingly scarce, stereo garages were once seen as a "savior" to solve parking problems. However, the traditional stereo garages built in the early days have gradually fallen into the embarrassing situation of "building but not using". According to industry research data, the idle rate of traditional stereo garages in some cities is as high as 30% - 40%, resulting in a huge waste of resources. In-depth exploration of the reasons behind it, changes in vehicle size and lack of intelligence have become two major "roadblocks".

With the development of the automobile market, the proportion of large vehicles such as SUVs and MPVs has continued to rise, and when designing early stereo garages, the parking space size was mostly based on the standards of small cars, making it difficult to park large vehicles. At the same time, traditional stereo garages rely on manual operation or simple mechanical control systems, and have problems such as complex operation, frequent failures, and low efficiency in storing and retrieving cars. They cannot meet the needs of car owners for convenient parking, making car owners more inclined to choose flat parking lots, and are unwilling to use stereo garages even if parking spaces are tight.

Faced with difficulties, intelligent transformation and functional upgrades have become the key to the revitalization of traditional stereo garages. Replanning parking spaces according to popular models is the primary measure. By analyzing the types and proportions of urban vehicle ownership through big data, the parking spaces in the stereo garage are redesigned and renovated, the number of large parking spaces is increased, and the parking space layout is optimized, so that the stereo garage can adapt to different types of vehicles. For example, after the renovation of an old stereo garage, the proportion of large parking spaces increased from 10% to 30%, and the parking space utilization rate increased by 25%.

The introduction of intelligent control systems is the core of improving the competitiveness of stereo garages. With the help of technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data, the automatic and intelligent management of garages can be realized. The intelligent guidance system can monitor the use of parking spaces in real time through cameras and sensors, and provide car owners with accurate parking space navigation; the automatic charging system supports contactless payment and shortens the payment time; the intelligent maintenance system can monitor the operating status of the equipment in real time, warn of faults in advance, reduce the equipment failure rate, and improve the stability of garage operation.

The use of new materials and structural designs also brings new possibilities for the upgrade of stereo garages. High-strength and lightweight new materials can not only improve the carrying capacity and safety of the garage, but also reduce the weight of the equipment and reduce energy consumption. The modular and scalable structural design allows the stereo garage to flexibly adjust its scale and function according to actual needs to meet parking needs in different scenarios.

Innovative operation models should not be ignored either. By introducing the concept of shared economy, idle parking spaces can be leased on a time-sharing basis to improve parking space utilization; cooperate with surrounding commercial entities and office buildings to launch parking discount packages to attract more car owners; develop mobile APP to realize parking space reservation, online payment, car navigation and other functions, and provide car owners with a one-stop parking service experience.

Intelligent transformation and functional upgrading are the only way for traditional stereo garages to break through difficulties. With the continuous advancement of technology and changes in market demand, it is believed that traditional stereo garages will be revitalized and play a greater role in the field of urban parking.