Parksmart is the world’s only certification program that recognizes high-performing, sustainable garages.

Eligibility

Certification is open to both new and existing structured parking facilities of all types including commercial, university, municipal, hospital, retail and hospitality. Projects can be standalone, or a part of a mixed-use building. All are welcome.

New construction projects, or projects that were completed and commissioned within two years of registration, are eligible to achieve Bronze, Silver, or Gold certification. They must earn a minimum of 20 points in each of the three main certification categories.

Existing projects are those completed and commissioned more than two years prior to registration. They are eligible to achieve Pioneer certification and must earn a minimum of 15 points in each of the three main certification categories.

Projects have five years to complete certification.

Please note that the next version of Parksmart is currently in the pilot phase.  Download the new version here. 

Download the free Guide to Parksmart Certification

Certification Levels

Certification Levels
New or Existing Buildings Certification Level Points Required
New Parksmart Gold 160 + points
New Parksmart Silver 135 – 159 points
New Parksmart Bronze 110 – 134 points
Existing Parksmart Pioneer 90 + points

Certification Fees

Certification Fees
Fee Structure Stage USGBC Organizational Members: Silver, Gold and Platinum Level Non-members
New & Existing Registration $1200 $1500
New Certification $5500 $6500
New & Existing Precertification $4000 $5000
Existing Certification $4500 $5500
New & Existing Measure Interpretation Ruling (if applicable) $220 $220
New & Existing Supplemental Review (if applicable) $500 $500

Discounts available

Parking structures included in new and existing LEED projects are eligible for a 15 percent Parksmart registration and certification fee discount.

 

 

Email GBCI to find out more.

Our Process

For more details on eligibility, costs, and levels, download the free Guide to Parksmart Certification.

1 – Register

Download all relevant materials from our Resources page.  Complete the Parksmart registration form, submit payment and schedule your planning call.

Complete Parksmart registration at arcskoru.com. Once registration is complete and payment has been processed, you’ll receive access to the Parksmart application.

Use the Parksmart Planning Worksheet to determine your strategy for achieving certification and schedule a planning call with your GBCI reviewer to discuss your intended approach and ask questions about the certification process.

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2 – Apply

Collect and submit the necessary documentation to enable a GBCI review of your project.

Project documentation is uploaded to arcskoru.com, where you can store documents and track your progress towards certification. Email us at parksmart@gbci.org with any questions.

You may schedule a call with your GBCI reviewer at any time.

3 – Review

GBCI will evaluate your completed documentation for completeness and compliance with the Parksmart rating system.

Within 20-25 business days of your submission and payment, GBCI will respond with a review, indicating which measures are achieved and which may require further information. The certification fee includes a preliminary and final review submission, so you have an opportunity to provide any required additional documentation.

If you have questions regarding a review determination or comments, we encourage you to schedule a call with a GBCI reviewer.

Special circumstances may require additional reviews or actions that incur additional fees.

4 – Certify

Sign off on your project’s final review.

Accepting GBCI’s review is the final step in the Parksmart certification process. If you’ve earned certification, congratulations! You’ll receive a formal certificate of recognition, and you can begin promoting this achievement.