The Grove Digital Master Plan & PARKING STUDY

Project overview

Caruso, a leading Los Angeles-based developer, aimed to enhance its competitive edge by integrating innovative retail experiences at its two flagship properties: The Grove and Palisades Village. The company also sought opportunities to improve a core service, the parking experience, by installing cutting-edge technology that would help alleviate congestion, save time finding a parking space, generate revenue, and improve the customer experience.

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Client:

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Services:

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Segment: Private

Industry: Real Estate, Technology

Background

The Grove is one of the highest-grossing outdoor retail destinations in the U.S., known for its high level of service. To maintain this standard and compete with e-commerce and other retail properties, Caruso sought to implement technology-driven customer experiences and replicate Grove’s successes at Palisades Village, a community on the West side of Los Angeles that includes a movie theater, community space, a grocer, residential units, and retail shops.

UrbanSense Approach ApProach and Outcomes

UrbanSense helped Caruso:

  • Shopper Experience Outcomes: Defined scalable goals to enhance both properties.

  • Prioritization Framework: Developed a system to evaluate ideas based on impact and feasibility.

  • Technology & Design: Identified necessary innovations to bring customer experiences to life.

  • Parking Integration: Mapped processes, assessed vendors, and facilitated onboarding to connect parking with Caruso’s loyalty program.

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