Planning and implementing a sensor-based parking space management system is a complex undertaking — no doubt, that one can sometimes lose track of things.
To ensure that your initiative doesn't come to a standstill, we support cities and companies in removing the complexity from the process by systematically collecting requirements and deriving clear implementation plans.
Reduce traffic that is searching for parking — a request that cities often approach us with. But how can this request be implemented effectively and cost-efficiently? Which parking assets should be digitized? What are the requirements for existing infrastructure, and which sensor technology is best suited?
A 6-3-5 workshop provides the ideal framework for addressing these and other questions with a diverse team of city representatives and smart parking experts, leading to the development of concrete solutions.
What is the 6-3-5 method?
The 6-3-5 method is simple yet effective: Six participants each write down three ideas on a digital whiteboard within five minutes. Each whiteboard is then passed to the next participant, who adds their input and builds upon the initial ideas.
This process is repeated until each participant has contributed to all six whiteboards. In just 30 minutes, up to 108 ideas or requirements can be collected this way. And most importantly: There are no wrong ideas! Alongside ideas and goals, questions and additions to others' ideas are particularly encouraged.
The main goal of this method is to provide a comprehensive overview of all open issues, which can either be clarified directly during the workshop or systematically tackled afterwards. Therefore, it is beneficial to select participants from various departments. This approach ensures a holistic picture is developed in the shortest possible time.
" Through the workshop with SONAH, we were able to clearly prioritize our ideas and identify gaps in our previous considerations. The structured approach allowed us to gain a comprehensive overview of the project in a short time and clarify any uncertainties."
Lars Kleinsteuber
(Gigabit Coordinator — StädteRegion Aachen)
Workshop documentation
Following the workshop, a summary of the results will be prepared and shared with the participants. This includes not only documentation of the input on the various working packages, but also a concise summary of the key ideas and concrete suggestions for implementation plans.
We are also happy to support your planning with comprehensive overall concepts for parking guidance and management systems. The summary serves as the initial objective for a detailed, downstream concept.
Planning and implementation: The next phases
After we have evaluated the results of the workshop, the implementation ideas* prioritized in the workshop are outlined, including a non-binding cost estimate.
The project outline includes detailed planning and initial positions for the sensors. Additionally, the cost estimate provides an overview of the financial aspects of the project and considers various scenarios, such as the availability of a permanent power supply.
*We do not always come to the conclusion that a pilot or implementation is the first step. In some cases, it became clear in the workshop that this topic cannot be addressed at the moment or that there are still too many open questions.
Ready for your next step?
Do you have a project in mind and think that a workshop is the right way to go? Contact us today and arrange your first free consultation!
