Multi‑Story Parking | Zigong’s first smart multi‑story parking facility, “Che Lifu,” will begin construction next month.

In the city center, where land is at a premium, parking spaces have been expanding very slowly, and the “parking shortage” has long been a major concern. On July 11, reporters learned from Zigong Jiaxin New City Investment and Development Co., Ltd.—a wholly owned subsidiary of the Municipal Urban Investment Group—that the city’s first pilot project for an intelligent, multi‑level parking facility, “Che Li Fang,” has been sited in the Renhe area of Da’an District. Construction is set to begin next month, with a planned total investment of 48 million yuan. The structure will feature an all‑steel framework and glass exterior walls, offering 216 parking spaces, and is expected to be completed and put into operation by February next year.

It is reported that the “Che Lifu” intelligent multi‑level parking facility, spearheaded by the Municipal Housing and Urban–Rural Development Bureau, aims to explore new models for parking‑lot development and promote the application of cutting‑edge technologies in public parking infrastructure. As a flagship project for advancing the city’s new‑type urbanization, it has already secured 12 million yuan in special provincial subsidies.

As the project owner, Liang Jian, General Manager of Jiaxin Company, told reporters that “Che Lifu” occupies a site of 1,883 square meters, with a total floor area of 7,511 square meters and seven stories. By implementing an illuminated façade design—featuring full‑coverage LED light sculptures and lighting strips—and incorporating dinosaur motifs, it seamlessly integrates with the popular scenic highlight of the Renhe Overpass.

“In addition, to meet the needs of local residents for car washing, auto detailing, vehicle maintenance, and everyday life, retail spaces will be built on the ground and top floors of the parking garage as supporting facilities,” Liang Jian explained.

In the conceptual design video, the reporter observed that the parking facility features three entrance/exit points equipped with elevators, 36 parking spaces per level, and a single parking‑robot system. During automated parking, the robot precisely manages the spacing between vehicles, enabling more spaces to be allocated within the limited footprint and maximizing the parking lot’s capacity. Drivers can complete both parking and retrieval in just a few minutes, significantly enhancing the facility’s operational efficiency and throughput.

Meanwhile, since robots typically operate autonomously, they do not cause vehicle damage or property loss, thereby significantly mitigating potential human‑related risks and parking disputes in parking facilities.

The reporter also learned that, to date, the project has completed online name‑solicitation, preliminary design, and the project proposal, and is currently undertaking the preparation of the feasibility study report and site‑access fencing.