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The Spacer Technologies content team is a dedicated group of writers and experts with a deep-rooted passion for the sharing economy.
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Zarah Mae Torrazo is the Head of Content at Spacer Technologies, where she leads content creation for Parkhound, Spacer.com, Spacer.com.au, and WhereiPark. With nearly a decade of experience in digital content, Zarah specializes in crafting engaging, SEO-optimized writing that bridges both B2B and B2C audiences. Her work spans a wide range of industries from real estate and finance to mobility, health, and tech, with a focus on turning complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. At WhereiPark, Zarah writes extensively about multifamily property management, urban mobility trends, and the monetization of underused assets like parking. She’s particularly passionate about the sharing economy and its power to reshape how people and businesses access space, transport, and opportunity.
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Throughout the pandemic, individuals have been stepping up to support local shops and restaurants. Aware of the economic impact caused by business closures and economic uncertainties, communities want to ensure the future success of independent shops and local retailers.
For larger organizations, they may be wondering how they can also connect with, and support, their community. With many large office buildings sitting empty as smaller retailers and restaurateurs return to work, empty parking lots can actually be a huge help to small businesses. Wondering how you can take this asset and transform it into a tool for your community? Read on!
The most obvious use for a parking lot? Providing parking!
With online shopping increasing, delivery services are becoming busier than ever. And with Black Friday, holidays and Boxing Day coming up, there’s no doubt that the need for these services will only increase. Empty parking lots can provide small retailers or delivery services space to store their fleets of delivery vehicles at a lower price.
Using apps and technology services, businesses with empty parking spaces can start helping their community quickly and easily. These apps can be leveraged to match those in need of parking with already available spaces. They can also source parkers on behalf of the parking lot owners, reducing the efforts needed by the company. If you have extra parking spaces to offer, apps also have access to industry data that can help set fair prices that work for you and the community that you’re trying to support.
The holiday season is upon us and with that, retail will be busier than ever. From now until December, there is the potential for shops to regain the income lost during pandemic closures – but only if they have the space to host shoppers. Holiday markets are a popular option for local shops to showcase their products in a festive setting, and can provide the ability for shoppers to physically distance.
Organizations with empty lots can partner with local retailers, coffee shops and entrepreneurs to create an outdoor holiday market. Firepits and warm drinks can be provided to make the shopping experience more enjoyable. Organizations could even create family-friendly activities—such as crafts or skating—to give parents with young children the ability to enjoy their time.
The holiday season is about giving back, and this year that’s particularly important. Forced business closures and economic uncertainties have put local businesses in a precarious position. By using empty parking spaces as assets to help the community, organizations can support their community businesses and shops survive the pandemic.
The Spacer Technologies content team is a dedicated group of writers and experts with a deep-rooted passion for the sharing economy.
The Spacer Technologies content team is a dedicated group of writers and experts with a deep-rooted passion for the sharing economy.
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