Talking Parking Meters

Jim Green

2017

Denver, Colorado

Three parking meters modified with a louvered grate to allow sound from a speaker inside the meter to be heard. An ultrasonic sensor detects when a participant approches the meter and then plays sounds of nature, transportation, or a variety of greetings. Installed at the Eastbridge Town Center in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver.

•  Control electronics, speaker modification, power system, and installation by Koral Fabrication

•  Project management by Barbra Neal

•  Engineering, Fabrication, and installation by Yetiweurks and EG Studio