The document discusses the struggles of parking in the parking lot beside Denman Hall. The lot has only 89 spaces but houses over 2,300 students on campus, making it difficult to find available spaces. The tight spacing of spots and narrow aisles makes it challenging to navigate and back out of spots without risk of collision. These limitations add stress to students and could result in property damage, incurring repair costs. Changes are needed to address the ongoing frustrations with parking in this small, crowded lot.

1. THE STRUGGLES OF PARKING
BESIDE DENMAN HALL!

2. THE STRUGGLES OF PARKING
BESIDE DENMAN HALL!
By: Jennifer Myers

3. •
Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is
an increase in the overall student population and the number of
vehicles on campus.

4. •
Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is
an increase in the overall student population and the number of
vehicles on campus.
More students

5. •
Each year the freshmen class increases. Which means there is
an increase in the overall student population and the number of
vehicles on campus.
More students = More cars
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6. In the parking lot beside Denman Hall space is LIMITED! The close
spacing of the parking spaces and the tightness of parking can cause
many frustrations for students here on campus and this is an issue
that could be changed!

7. In the parking lot beside Denman Hall space is LIMITED! The close
spacing of the parking spaces and the tightness of parking can cause
many frustrations for students here on campus and this is an issue
that could be changed!

8. • There are several parking lots located around campus. Some
smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more
frustration for students.

9. • There are several parking lots located around campus. Some
smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more
frustration for students.
• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot
located beside Denman Hall.

10. • There are several parking lots located around campus. Some
smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more
frustration for students.
• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot
located beside Denman Hall.
“ Parking in the parking lot next to Denman Hall is a hassle because
of limited spacing and to get around in the parking lot because of
the narrowed aisles and space to move around.” – Alexis Maske

11. • There are several parking lots located around campus. Some
smaller than others. The smaller parking lots can cause more
frustration for students.
• A prime example of a smaller parking lot is the parking lot
located beside Denman Hall.
“ Parking in the parking lot next to Denman Hall is a hassle because
of limited spacing and to get around in the parking lot because of
the narrowed aisles and space to move around.” – Alexis Maske

12. The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or
get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

13. The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or
get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.

14. The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or
get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.
This could cause a conflict between students and also
parents.

15. The closer the parking spaces, the harder it is to back out or
get in a parking spot without hitting either car next to it.
This could cause a conflict between students and also
parents.

16. • If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be
made, which would cost either that student or parents money!

17. • If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be
made, which would cost either that student or parents money!
• Spending more money means parents would get angry
because they are already paying good money for their child
to go to UAB.

18. • If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be
made, which would cost either that student or parents money!
• Spending more money means parents would get angry
because they are already paying good money for their child
to go to UAB.
• From personal experience, while a student was
backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the
backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

19. • If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be
made, which would cost either that student or parents money!
• Spending more money means parents would get angry
because they are already paying good money for their child
to go to UAB.
• From personal experience, while a student was
backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the
backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

20. • If damage was done to the car, then repairs would need to be
made, which would cost either that student or parents money!
• Spending more money means parents would get angry
because they are already paying good money for their child
to go to UAB.
• From personal experience, while a student was
backing out of the parking spot, they scraped the
backside of my car causing a minor scratch.

21. • Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot
is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together
as shown in the picture

22. • Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot
is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together
as shown in the picture

23. • Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot
is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together
as shown in the picture
• Because of the narrow aisles, it is hard to
maneuver around the parking lot.

24. • Because of the limited spacing and the small space the lot
is located in, the parking spaces are much closer together
as shown in the picture
• Because of the narrow aisles, it is hard to
maneuver around the parking lot.
According to a classmate, Kayla Rye, “ The parking lot is too
narrow for cars to back out and move around without worrying
if a car is coming.”

25. When entering the parking lot, students must:

26. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot

27. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot
• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking spaces

28. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot
• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking spaces
• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be
able to see oncoming traffic.

29. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot
• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking spaces
• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be
able to see oncoming traffic.
• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow
curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the
curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit
in this area and if a car was in the parking spot a car would not
be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly
collide.

30. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot
• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking spaces
• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be
able to see oncoming traffic.
• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow
curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the
curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit
in this area, and if a car was in the parking spot, a car would not
be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly
collide.

31. When entering the parking lot, students must:
• Go up an incline to enter the parking lot
• Go down a hill to go to the rest of the parking spaces
• All which are dangerous cause a student may not be
able to see oncoming traffic.
• At the end of the last aisle, there is a curve that is very narrow
curve which also has a parking space located on one side of the
curve and a dumpster and a wall on the other. Two cars can not fit
in this area, and if a car was in the parking spot, a car would not
be able to see oncoming traffic and the cars could possibly
collide.

32. • The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking
spaces.

33. • The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking
spaces.
• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live
on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly
provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.

34. • The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking
spaces.
• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live
on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly
provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.
• The most popular parking areas are located near the
dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be
frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.

35. • The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking
spaces.
• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live
on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly
provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.
• The most popular parking areas are located near the
dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be
frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.

36. • The parking lot beside Denman Hall has about 89 parking
spaces.
• According to the campus website, “ 2,300 students live
on campus.” This parking lot does not even hardly
provide a decent amount a spaces for students to park.
• The most popular parking areas are located near the
dorms, so parking beside Denman Hall can always be
frustrating because of the difficulty to find a space.
These changes need to be made!

37. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

38. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.

39. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.
• The parking lot is not very spacious.

40. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.
• The parking lot is not very spacious.
• Can add extra stress to the students.

41. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.
• The parking lot is not very spacious.
• Can add extra stress to the students.

42. IN CONCLUSION…
• Parking beside Denman Hall is a major frustration.
• The parking lot is not very spacious.
• Can add extra stress to the students.
• Changes need to be made!

43. WORKS CITED
"Enrollment at UAB climbs for fourth consecutive
year." (2013): UAB. n.pag. Web. 18 Nov 2013.
 Maske, Alexis. Personal Interview. 15 November
2013.
 "Parking." (2013): UAB. n.pag. Web. 13 Nov 2013.
 Rye, Kayla. Personal Interview. 17 November 2013.
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