First impressions are critical when it comes to a first date. After all, you want to put your best foot forward. The same goes for parking lots – they are the first thing patrons see when arriving at your establishment.

Access to a functional and safe parking lot is an essential need for commercial America. It takes a lot more than throwing asphalt down and painting lines on it. Parking lots take planning and need to include more than just parking spaces.

Managing a parking lot is an important but stressful task. When it comes to mall parking, the tenants put their trust in those who manage their parking areas and expect them to get regular maintenance.

The most effective way to address parking lot maintenance issues is to be aware of current parking lot flaws. In this blog, Curcio Enterprises, Inc. will highlight some key parking lot needs to ensure a smooth driving experience.

Because parking is one of the first ways customers interact with your business in person, you’ll want to keep your parking lot or parking garage in great shape. Visitors don’t usually notice your parking lot unless it looks neglected or it malfunctions in some way. Here are parking lot maintenance measures you can employ to keep your facility looking fresh.

When designing your parking lot or parking garage, you imagine the best experience for your visitors and employees. But does your vision extend to people of different abilities and ages? What will ensure the best experience for children, elderly, or disabled patrons? Also important: have you kept your facility up-to-date with the latest accommodations and safety precautions? If not, you could be liable for damages if a patron is injured while in your parking lot.

Proper signage in your parking lot or garage can mean the difference between driver and passenger safety versus a traffic accident. Without well-designed, easy-to-see signs, your parking area would be wrought with erratic drivers and injuries.

Curcio Enterprises lists the top 5 signs you need for your parking lot to ensure overall driver and pedestrian safety and satisfaction:

Image might not be everything but it definitely matters when your parking lot is the first thing your customers notice about your business. Whether you manage a mall, hotel, or an event center, you want to leave a lasting, positive impression on your customers from the moment they park their cars.

Though it may be quicker to save money and partner with the first business that presents the lowest price to pave your parking lot, your facility or property could end up spending more money once the contractor shows up to complete their work. Curcio Enterprises reveals why you can’t just hire anyone to pave your parking lot along with how to make sure the company you choose doesn’t cause more problems than the ones that need to be fixed.

In busy cities like Los Angeles and Santa Monica, it can be difficult for drivers to effortlessly find their destinations and ample parking. Signs make it easier for drivers to safely find and arrive at their desired location. Over the years, the Curcio team has designed custom signage for clients like the Citadel Outlets, Old Pasadena, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Staples Center, and more. This week, we share a few pictures of our favorite signs and remind facility managers of their importance.

With autumn only a few days away, the leaves are getting ready to change colors and fall off the trees. As beautiful as the colors of fall are—and however fun it may be to jump into a pile of leaves—they can be unsafe when presented in parking lots. How do property and facility managers, airports, malls, and other venues keep their facilities clean during the fall?

As we begin to transition into the fall and winter months, it is crucial to consult your maintenance checklist to ensure your parking lot is prepared for the changing weather. Some maintenance tasks will be difficult to accomplish when the rain starts to fall, creating a time-sensitive schedule your facility should abide by. Curcio Enterprises lists the items you should cross off your checklist this fall to get your parking lot ready for winter.