 Raleigh is the capital of the State of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County, USA. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. The city has a population of approximately 374,320 (January 1, 2008 estimate), making it the second most populous in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is the 15th fastest growing city in the United States and according to City of Raleigh Planning Department's Growth Management Division, Raleigh is the 49th-largest city in the United States. Citizens of Raleigh are called Raleighites. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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New Wayfinding Signs Installed Downtown |
April 3, 2009
New Wayfinding Signs Installed Downtown
In order to help downtown visitors, the City ofRaleigh has installed a series of 164 wayfinding signs. The signs will point out major locations downtown such as available parking and attractions. Signs for both pedestrians and motorists are being used. The design of the signage system received financial support from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau and multiple downtown destinations.
In 2007, the City contracted Corbin Design to act as a consultant in designing and evaluating the wayfinding system. Corbin Design has undertaken similar efforts in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Indianapolis . Architectural Graphics won the contract to fabricate the wayfinding signs and used Davis Sign Company to help with the installation.
“Downtown Raleigh is undergoing an incredible revitalization” said Elizabeth Alley of the Department of City Planning’s Urban Design Center. “With the new Convention Center, the transformation of Fayetteville Street and new restaurants and shops, and the strong programming of all of our visitor destinations, you have a wave of people visiting the area. The signs are going to be a tremendous help in welcoming visitors to our downtown and making their experience a positive one.”
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Downtown Wayfinding Signs Being Installed |
March 13, 2009
Downtown Wayfinding Signs Being Installed
Beginning this weekend, wayfinding signs will be installed in Downtown Raleigh. The signs will help direct visitors to downtown from Raleigh’s major entryways and direct them to locations within downtown, such as parking areas and attractions. Signs for both pedestrians and motorists will be used.
The City of Raleigh hired Corbin Design, based in Michigan, to help evaluate the City’s former downtown public signage and to design a new wayfinding system. Corbin Design is well known for its experience and success in designing wayfinding systems for downtowns in other cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Indianapolis. Architectural Graphics fabricated the 132 wayfinding signs being installed in Downtown Raleigh. Davis Sign Company is overseeing the sign installation, which is expected to be complete by early April.
The Raleigh City Council undertook developing a downtown wayfinding system because Downtown Raleigh is undergoing a renaissance of public and private development that is attracting more visitors to the area. The new attractions include the Raleigh Convention Center, a four-star Marriott hotel, a redesigned Fayetteville Street that was reopened to vehicular traffic in 2006, and additional quality housing, dining and entertainment establishments. In addition, the City Plaza is expected to open in October. The plaza will be a public gathering place configured to accommodate a number of public events, including parades, markets and shows.
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