Auddia proposes parking-lot AI datacenters amid public opposition

Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) announced its LT350 subsidiary has developed a distributed AI datacenter system that uses canopies above existing parking lots, according to a company press release. The system integrates GPU, memory, storage, solar panels, and batteries into canopy ceilings without occupying parking spaces.

The announcement references a Gallup poll showing 71% of Americans oppose building AI datacenters in their communities. Traditional AI datacenters require significant land use, with examples including Utah's approved 40,000-acre Stratos project and a 50,000-acre farmland acquisition in Michigan for datacenter development.

The LT350 system aims to address land consumption concerns by utilizing airspace above existing commercial parking lots. According to Parking Reform Network mapping of 80 U.S. city centers, an average of 22% of land in large city cores is dedicated to off-street parking, with some cities like San Bernardino reaching 49%.

"We don't need to destroy more greenspace. We can build AI infrastructure in the airspace above parking lots that already exist, already have power and access, and are already zoned for commercial use," said Jeff Thramann, Executive Chairman and CEO of Auddia.

The canopy system preserves existing parking capacity while providing additional revenue to property owners. LT350 holds 13 issued patents, has one allowed patent, and two pending patents for the technology.

Auddia entered a definitive merger agreement on February 17, 2026, with Thramann Holdings, which owns LT350, Influence Healthcare, and Voyex. Upon completion, Auddia will become McCarthy Finney and trade under ticker MCFN.

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