Why I Built a Parking Proxy—and What Cities Can Learn from Open Systems
Every year, the same ritual: my kids’ birthday parties. Friends and family from all over the country park in my street, and the hassle begins. "Do you have a discount code for me?" I did, but visitors couldn’t use it. I had to log in, enter four license plates, and pay over €30 upfront—with a resident discount, but still. It wasn’t just inconvenient for me; it was especially frustrating for parents with newborns, elderly guests, and anyone who just wanted to park independently.
