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Parking problems at a major York shopping centre have prompted a businessman to draw up proposals for an automatic underground facility there.
Seth Kazzim, chief executive of Silo Industries, said his proposed underground car park would store vehicles below the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet from where they could be retrieved on demand.
The boss of the start-up added the facility would free up space for outdoor seating, events and more shops as well as improving walking routes around the site.
A McArthurGlen spokesperson said there were currently no plans for an underground car park at the outlet and Mr Kazzim's idea did not represent anything being progressed by them.
The chief executive's plans follow a York Council decision to make a seasonal parking ban at the outlet, off the A19 Fulford Interchange, to tackle congestion.
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Proposals approved at a council Transport Decision Session in September would see double yellow lines painted along St Nicholas Avenue and Naburn Lane.
The restrictions aim to stop parking in both roads during the outlet's Winter Wonderland which has caused traffic problems in recent years, with cars left on verges and footpaths.
Cllr Kate Ravilious, the council's Labour transport spokesperson, said the restrictions were needed to improve safety for all road users and manage congestion.
Outlet Manager Paul Tyler said problems stemmed from there being too much demand for its 2,700 spaces and St Nicholas Avenue restrictions would remove those available as a last resort.
Following the decision, Silo Industries' Mr Kazzim told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) his proposals could provide a solution to the problem.
An impression showing how York's Designer Outlet could look with a Silo Industries underground car park (Image: Silo Industries)
Silo Industries is currently seeking initial seed funding after being incorporated in 2024.
The company stated it was currently in discussion with firms in Europe and the US in an effort to secure capital to fund its automated underground car parks.
Facilities which currently exist as a concept would see cars stored in a circular shaft below ground.
They could then be retrieved automatically on demand.
The car parks are also designed to automatically charge electric vehicles.
An impression showing how York's Designer Outlet could look with a Silo Industries underground car park (Image: Silo Industries)
Silo Industries' business model would see its car parks part-owned by investors.
Anyone who buys a share in a car park can earn dividends from its revenue or sell equity on the company's investment portal.
Mr Kazzim told LDRS his company would install electric vehicle charging at a competitive price, install solar panels on new buildings and mitigate all traffic issues if McArthurGlen took up his proposal.
The chief executive said: "We plan to enhance the walkability of the site, provide more event space, outdoor seating, and add additional retail units.
"The Designer Outlet's Park and Ride would have a new all-weather terminal, directly connected to the parking lobby via escalators and elevators for step-free access."