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Help! I'm Starting a Parking Lot from Scratch!

Blog. Danny Franks.

Description

This blog post provides a list of obstacles to look out for and suggestions to keep in mind when building a parking lot for your congregation. Author Danny Franks, a pastor and author in North Carolina, shares his experience and reasons why having a solid plan for your parking lot helps the process go smoothly. Covering a wide variety of information, Franks explains what congregations need to understand and include in their plan, such as city codes, people-per-car ratios, and signage plans.

Features

  • Definitions of technical terms
  • Links to additional resources

Recommended Audience

Clergy or lay leaders with facility management responsibilities

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Use this blog post to outline your congregation’s parking lot plan and develop questions for prospective contractors.
  • Map your parking lot plan for specific patrons by using the six parking zone measures.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Kelly Minas

Executive Director for Center Evaluation and Funded Programs

Kelly Minas designs and directs evaluation processes for grants, resource consulting, and educational programs at the Center for Congregations. Kelly received an undergraduate degree in American culture from Vassar College, where she was active in interfaith work on campus, and a master’s degree in contemporary sociology from the University of Leicester in England.

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