Industry News

VANCOUVER, B.C. (April 8, 2016): Imperial Parking Corporation (“Impark”), one of North America’s leading parking operators, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Republic Parking System, a parking management company headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, and Republic Parking Northwest, based in Seattle, (collectively “Republic Parking”) operating facilities in more than 100 Read More »

IPI, as an approved USGBC Education Provider, now offers LEED-accredited professionals valuable continuing education credits to maintain their LEED AP and LEED GA credentials. Parksmart Advisor Training (formerly Green Garage Assessor) now offers GBCI credit for LEED accredited professionals for 7 CE Hour(s). Attend a Parksmart Advisor Training course today: Read More »

IPI’s CAPP Credential Program Marks Largest Class of Graduates CAPP is respected worldwide as leading credential for parking professionals (LAS VEGAS – July 2, 2015) The International Parking Institute (IPI) announced the 2015 graduates of the CAPP parking credential program at the IPI Conference & Expo in Las Vegas this Read More »

Seven Parking Garages Become First in U.S. to Achieve Green Garage Certification New ‘Green Garages’ include corporate, university, airport, and hotel facilities in Los Angeles; Metro Washington, D.C.; Denver, Houston; Cambridge, Mass.; and Ithaca, N.Y. (LAS VEGAS – July 1, 2015) — The Green Parking Council (GPC) today announced the Read More »

International Parking Institute Awards of Excellence winners reflect friendlier, more sustainable approaches to parking; winners hail from Las Vegas; Lexington, Ky.; Oklahoma City; Philadelphia; Sacramento, Calif.; Toronto; and Washington, D.C. (LAS VEGAS – July 1, 2015) – Giant penguins guide drivers to their parking spots at the Philadelphia Zoo; the Read More »

2015 Parking Matters Marketing and Communications Awards Highlight Best Practices and Innovative Strategies (LAS VEGAS -July 1, 2015) The International Parking Institute (IPI) recognized 16 outstanding marketing and communications programs in the parking sector during the 2015 IPI Conference & Expo in Las Vegas today. In its second year, the Read More »

Texas A&M University Sweeps IPI’s Professional Recognition Awards Peter Lange is named 2015 James M. Hunnicutt, CAPP, Parking Professional of the Year Clint Willis is Parking Supervisor of the Year Cindy Ishaq is Parking Staff Member of the Year LAS VEGAS – JUNE 30, 2015) — The International Parking Institute Read More »

Pittsburgh Parking Authority Named IPI’s 2015 Parking Organization of the Year Organization recognized for sustainability, efficiency,  and use of revenue to help fund city services and activities (LAS VEGAS — June 30, 2015) — The International Parking Institute (IPI) named the Pittsburgh Parking Authority as the 2015 Parking Organization of Read More »

IPI Launches New Accreditation Program for Parking Organizations The Accredited Parking Organization (APO) establishes national and international standards for professionalism, accountability, innovation, responsibility, and performance (ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 30, 2015) The International Parking Institute (IPI) launched the Accredited Parking Organization (APO), a new certification for parking organizations that have Read More »

Parking Technology Innovators Compete in IPI Park Tank™ Competition envisioned as incubator for innovative, new parking industry concepts (LAS VEGAS – June 28, 2015) Parking technology innovators will vie for a chance at fame and fortune in the IPI Park Tank™ competition, Monday, June 29, 3:30-5 p.m., at the International Read More »

Today the International Parking Institute (IPI) announced the results of the general election for the IPI Board of Directors. From a slate of 24 candidates, IPI membership elected new members to the 2015-2017 IPI Board of Directors. The seven elected individuals beginning their two-year terms on July 1 are: • Read More »