DESMAN

Boston, MA

Client-Focused Parking Solutions

Services: 24
Offices: 9
Projects: 5
Leaders: 3
Founded: 1973
Size Estimate: 75-150 employees

Overview

Founded in 1973 by structural engineers John Fujiwara and Giri Chhabra, DESMAN is a national planning and design practice specializing exclusively in parking consulting, design, planning, and restoration. With about 100 employees across nine offices, it has completed over 7,500 parking projects for universities, hospitals, airports, municipalities, and private developers. It combines structural engineering with architecturally sensitive planning and sustainable design to deliver highly functional parking facilities.

Founded: 1973
Size Estimate: 75-150 employees

Services

Parking Consulting

Big-picture planning and strategic guidance driven by research, data, and stakeholder input to optimize parking operations and investments.

Supply and Demand Studies Concept Planning Site Evaluations Master Planning Operational Assessments System Audits Management Consulting Financial Feasibility Studies Privatization Analysis

Parking Structure Design

Integrated structural engineering and architectural planning to deliver attractive, cost-effective, and long-lasting parking structures.

Functional Design Mobility Design Sustainable Design Mixed-Use Parking Facility Design

Parking Structure Restoration

Engineering assessments, repair planning, and maintenance programs to extend the service life of parking structures, buildings, and bridges.

Condition Assessments Restoration and Maintenance Material Testing and Evaluation

Green Parking

Sustainable planning and certified design options that reduce energy costs, operational costs, and environmental impact.

Parksmart Certification Support EV Charging Station Integration Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems Heat-Reducing Roof Garden Design

Industries

Education Healthcare Airports Transit Government Commercial Land Development Mixed-Use Parking

Firm type

Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering Civil Engineering

Project types

Parking Garages (New Construction)Parking Garage Restoration and Renovation Mixed-Use Parking Facilities Airport Parking Structures University Parking Systems Transit Hubs with Parking Surface Lot Master Planning

Projects

Ft. Duquesne and Sixth Parking Garage Facade and Renovation

Pittsburgh, PA | Government

Facade improvement and garage renovation project.

Parking Structure Restoration

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Collins Park Mixed-Use Parking Facility

Commercial

Mixed-use parking facility design integrating parking with other uses.

Parking Structure Design

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Salem State University Parking Garage

Salem, MA | Salem State University | Education

New parking garage achieving Parksmart Bronze certification.

Parking Structure Design Green Parking

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Due Diligence for the Privatization of The Ohio State University Parking System

Columbus, OH | The Ohio State University | Education

Parking system privatization due diligence and financial analysis for one of the largest university parking systems in the country.

Parking Consulting

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DESMAN to Design New Parking and Transit Hub at CLE Airport

Cleveland, OH | Airports

New parking and transit hub design for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Parking Structure Design Parking Consulting

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Credentials and affiliations

Certifications

Parksmart (formerly Green Garage) certified professionals

Awards

PCI Design Award - The Bronx Logistics Center Parksmart Bronze - Salem State University Parking Garage

Public clients

Catholic Medical CenterPittsburgh Parking AuthorityCity of Detroit Municipal Parking DepartmentSalem State UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityGenzymeCity Square

Leadership

Steve Rebora

President

Has been with DESMAN since 1985, joining as an architecture intern from the University of Illinois. Held positions including draftsman, job captain, and project manager before becoming president in 2005. Based in Chicago.

Anup Chhabra

Executive Vice President

Son of DESMAN co-founder Giri Chhabra. Project principal, manager, engineer, and coordinator based in New York.

Tim Tracy

Executive Vice President

Based in New York, oversees consulting and design assignments for DESMAN's East Coast operations.

Testimonials

DESMAN's availability and pro-active involvement contributed greatly to a timely completion within the Hospital's budget.
Allen J. Erickson, VP & COO, Catholic Medical Center

The Arts District Garage accomplished our goal of having a visually engaging building that blended parking with office and retail in a highly pedestrian environment.
Jason Ferbrache, Owner / COTPA Director, The Arts District Garage, Oklahoma City, OK

If you commission DESMAN they will bring a high level of professionalism, technical expertise and very dedicated people to implementing solutions for your system.
David G. Onorato, CAPP, Pittsburgh Parking Authority

DESMAN helped the City of Detroit Municipal Parking Department achieve our goal of becoming an industry leader in parking and mobility.
Keith Hutchings, City of Detroit Municipal Parking Department

I have always found DESMAN's design expertise to be technically sound and practical from constructability, serviceability, and financial lenses.
Jennifer Heikkinen, City Square

Our partnership with DESMAN exceeded all expectations and resulted in three projects being completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
Leo Bedard, Sr Project Manager, Genzyme