City Seeking Bids on ‘Wayfinding’ Signs
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe city of Fort Wayne is seeking bids for the creation and installation of “wayfinding” signs to point to major destinations throughout the community. The city expects the Legacy Fort Wayne project to cost about $300,000.
September 3, 2013
News Release
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Mayor Tom Henry today announced that the City of Fort Wayne is accepting bids for the construction and installation of 54 “wayfinding” signs throughout the community. The project is part of the Legacy Fort Wayne initiative.
The signs will be located on primary transportation corridors throughout the city. Each sign will provide directions to major destinations frequented by out-of-town visitors. The sign locations and language are still being finalized.
“First impressions are critical to the economic success of our community,” said Mayor Henry. “In order to stay competitive, we need to ensure that tourists, investors and business leaders find our City welcoming and attractive. This system of wayfinding signs is one more piece of our comprehensive strategy to update corridors and ensure we have a vibrant and positive image.”
The signs will each be 4'x 8' and made of aluminum. It’s estimated the cost for fabrication and installation will be approximately $300,000 and will be funded with Legacy dollars. Installation should begin in November and be completed by the end of the year. Bidding information is available on the City’s website at: http://bidding.cityoffortwayne.org/city.php
“Throughout the Legacy public outreach process, citizens repeatedly emphasized the need to create a more welcoming and attractive community,” said Mayor Henry. “These wayfinding signs will make sure visitors experience our hospitality and aren’t frustrated when trying to navigate our City.”
The wayfinding project is part of Front Door Fort Wayne, an award-winning plan that focuses on beautifying the community’s corridors. It incorporates existing landmarks, new landmarks, public art, lighting, signs, bike paths, sidewalks, landscaping, and public transportation facilities and puts a priority on celebrating Fort Wayne’s heritage and culture.
Source: City of Fort Wayne