CatMap (v2)

CatMap is a campus parking navigation app currently being upgraded to provide enhanced features like user login authentication. The app helps users find the nearest parking lots, check real-time occupancy, and plan ahead.

User Interface

Full UI mockup showing map interface, predictive information, and login panel.

Features

• Real-time parking lot availability with color-coded pins
• User authentication & login system for personalized experience
• OpenStreetMap powered map for accurate location tracking
• Mobile and desktop friendly interface

Key Technologies

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot (with Thymeleaf for templating)
• Frontend: JavaScript, Thymeleaf templates
• Mapping API: OpenStreetMap
• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL (for parking history and user accounts)

How it Works

1. The map interface displays parking lots as pins.
2. Pin colors indicate occupancy:
   • Green → Available
   • Yellow → Filling Up
   • Red → Full
3. Click a pin to see detailed occupancy info.
4. . User Login: Access personalized settings, saved preferences, and history.

Why CatMap v2 Matters

Finding a parking space on campus can be frustrating. CatMap helps:

• Save time for students, staff, and visitors
• Reduce traffic congestion in parking areas
• Enable smarter, data-driven parking management (CatMap v3 will leverage AI, predictive analytics)

Getting Started

# Clone Repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/catmap-v2.git
cd catmap-v2

# Build & Run Backend
./mvnw spring-boot:run

# Open Application
# Navigate to http://localhost:8080 in your browser

Team

Pratik Chaudhari

Nathan Wick