Park Ease

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  Profile & achievements Idea (The more u use the more benefits you get).

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  Slot booking page.

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  Hero page.

Inspiration

Every day, thousands of parking spots in restaurants, malls, and theaters go unused during off-peak hours, while drivers nearby waste time circling for a place to park. My dad asked: what if we could tap into that unused space and turn it into a win-win for everyone?

What it does

Park Ease is a smart parking platform that allows private businesses (like theaters, restaurants, etc.) to rent out their idle parking spots to the public during busy hours. Users can: ->View nearby available parking spots on a live map ->Reserve a spot in advance ->Navigate to the exact location ->Get notified that billing will be done only after visiting the place Property owners, in turn, make passive income on otherwise unused assets.

How we built it

Frontend: React + Vite for a fast and responsive UI. Maps Integration: Google Maps API with custom markers to show parking spots Backend: Firebase for data storage and authentication (can be swapped later) Deployment: Currently in development; tested locally via npm run dev

Challenges we ran into

1) Handling the Google Maps API and ensuring markers displayed correctly 2) Managing map zoom, styling, and info windows cleanly 3) Integrating a clear UX flow from map view → parking info → post-visit billing notice

Accomplishments that we're proud of

1) Seamless map integration with visible, styled markers 2) A working system where a parking spot can be reserved visually 3)Conceptualizing a business model where both users and owners benefit

What we learned

-> Deep understanding of the Google Maps JavaScript API -> How to overlay UI messages and markers dynamically -> Balancing frontend UI responsiveness with functional clarity

What's next for Park Ease

1) Live booking system with time-based reservations 2) Dynamic pricing model (surge during peak hours) 3) Partner onboarding system for businesses to list their spots 4) Payment integration (Razorpay/Stripe) 5) Alert system for spot expiration and penalties

Built With

• css3
• directionsapi
• distancematrixapi
• firebase
• google-maps
• node.js
• react.js
• tailwind
• typescript
• vite