Public Carpark Improvements

Overview

I contributed to an urban development project aimed at optimising a public carpark layout, improving traffic flow and safety, and enhancing user experience at a neighbourhood mall. The main motivation was to better utilise the available space to accommodate more motorcycles, as the carpark was initially designed with insufficient motorcycle lots.

Key Contributions

• Conducted site assessments to identify inefficiencies in car and motorcycle parking allocation.
• Researched government guidelines and legal requirements for carparks — Code of Practice for Parking Places (Provision of Parking Places and Parking Spaces) Rules.
• Collaborated with mall management to ensure compliance with urban development regulations.
• Developed visual presentations to communicate design proposals effectively to stakeholders.
• Achieved a 420% increase in utility for the same space by converting a single car lot into 13 motorcycle lots.

Space Optimisation & Traffic Flow

Key Contributions:

• Conducted site assessments to identify inefficiencies in car and motorcycle parking allocation and the feasibility of removing one car lot.
• Proposed design changes to maximise space utilisation while improving accessibility.
• Developed layout improvements that reduced congestion and enhanced safety.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Key Contributions:

• Worked with mall management to ensure compliance with urban planning regulations.
• Created detailed visual presentations to effectively communicate design proposals.
• Engaged with community stakeholders to address user needs and concerns.
• Increased the utility of a space by 420% by converting a single car lot with void space into 13 motorcycle lots.

Additional Contributions

• Conducted post-implementation studies to assess improvements in user satisfaction.
• Suggested future-proofing strategies to accommodate evolving urban needs.

This experience allowed me to apply my knowledge as a game developer — especially my experience with level design — to solve a real-world problem. I discovered that there are many overlaps not just in the workflow and processes, but also in the interpersonal aspects of achieving the intended results, and the compromises that have to be made.