Formed in 1972, the Birmingham Parking Authority is a self-sustaining agency, which develops and manages the off-street parking facilities for the city. Based in Birmingham, Ala., it provides parking facilities to serve the needs of the growing Central Business District. The firms management includes parking industry professionals and it receives finance through parking revenues. The Birmingham Parking Authority manages nearly 10 garages and two surface lots across the city, along with offering various commercial areas on a retail basis.