Google Ai mini hackathon
Pako — My AI-Powered Parking Finder Inspired by Airbnb
Finding parking in crowded cities is a nightmare — I’ve faced it too many times. At the same time, I noticed how many private garages and driveways sit empty for hours every day. That contrast sparked an idea.
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During the Google Hackathon, I built Pako — a web platform that helps people rent parking spaces by the hour, just like how Airbnb helps you find places to stay.
What Pako Does
Skrache connects:
- 🏡 Property owners who want to rent unused space (garage, driveway, empty plots)
- 🚗 Drivers who need parking in areas with no reliable public options
It’s a clean, map-based interface where users can search an area, view nearby spots, and book them instantly on an hourly basis.
Why It’s Smart
This isn’t just a listing platform. I’m using AI (with Gemini and Firebase) to:
- Suggest likely available spaces based on time, location, and demand
- Plan dynamic pricing and smarter filtering in the future
- Eventually verify space images and listings using AI-powered validation
Tech Stack
- Firebase Studio: Prototyping, auth, hosting
- Google Maps API: Location-based search & UI
- Firestore: Real-time data
- Tailwind CSS: Fast, modern UI
- Gemini API (upcoming): AI logic & enhancements
- Cloud Functions (planned): Secure backend AI calls
Features Built
- 📍 Search via location and maps
- 🏠 List a parking spot with details
- ⏳ Book by the hour
- 🤖 Basic AI suggestions (location/time-based)
- 🌙 Dark mode UI
What I Learned
Building this in a short time was intense. Handling real-time maps, search filters, bookings, and Firebase logic taught me a lot. The biggest takeaway? Start simple, focus on solving one real problem well, and polish later.
What’s Next
I want to expand Skrache with:
- 📷 AI-based image moderation
- 💳 Payment integration
- 📈 Heatmaps for high-demand zones
- 🧠 Smarter AI logic + trust features
About Me
I’m Abhisar, a cloud enthusiast passionate about combining clean UI and AI to solve real-life problems. Pako is just one of many ideas I hope to turn into reality.
Feel free to connect: [linkedin.com/in/abhisar-choubey] | [GitHub] (https://github.com/Forkzen)
Final Note
Parking shouldn’t be this hard. With Pako, I’ve tried to bring some structure and intelligence to an everyday issue. If this resonates with you, I’d love your feedback — or even your help.
Thanks for reading!
