The new multi-level parking structure at PCC is currently undergoing construction, with an estimated $21.5 million projection cost.
PCC’s new parking structure is almost identical of the parking structure at LAC, the structure will also be outfitted with solar panels on top, similar to LAC’s parking structure, making it 100% self sustainable.
Walter Johnson, Senior Director of facilities planning spoke on the new parking structure.
“The new parking structure is now two weeks into construction, we put fences up and started the civil parts of it. We are also currently working on the ground utilities before the rainy season hits.”
LBCC is now pushing for a more sustainable environment, as all of our buildings have met the net zero energy goal. A zero net energy building utilizes renewable energy, consuming no more energy than it produces.
“We are aware of the impact of global warming, we’re currently attempting to reduce our carbon footprint by designing efficient buildings, and implementing sustainability measures,” Johnson said.
The structure will be four stories, consisting of five hundred parking stalls, 33 charging stations for electric vehicles, and 45 clean air vehicle spaces.
According to LBCC’s 2041 Master Plan, the new parking structure shall address the long term student and staff parking needs associated with the construction of a number of new instructional buildings at PCC.
Although, student, Dewayne Armestead Jr. had differing views on the parking issue.
“The parking lot is generally empty, it’s relatively easy to find parking.”
Student, Jessica Tang also had the same views, “Parking is fairly moderate at PCC, it’s not too hard to find parking.”
LBCC is holding a ground-breaking ceremony for the new structure on December 8 to celebrate the first day of construction for the parking structure.