Wayfinding for Today's Smart Cities
/California cities are beginning to implement Smart technologies to manage resources and accommodate growth. Many initiatives are underway to reduce traffic congestion and resulting greenhouse gases. This new push presents some public education and safety challenges.
Appropriate signage and graphics can ease the transition from an automobile-dominant mode of travel to safer, multi-modal, pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, shared streets. Graphic Solutions utilizes sign height, colors, shapes and type fonts to accommodate commuter accessibility and to differentiate neighborhoods, while incorporating unifying design elements for citywide branding.
We can also create digital signage solutions, which are effective for flexible, public spaces that are designed to accommodate a variety of special events and uses. These can also be used in parking areas to efficiently direct traffic during peak hours. It reduces confusion and is perceived as efficient and convenient.
Interested in learning how to implement an effective wayfinding program for your smart city? Visit us at the 2021 League of California Cities, Booth #805, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA on September 22-23.
Excitement Builds as Southwestern College Prepares to Reopen!→
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One of Southwestern Community College’s most distinctive, new facilities is anticipated to open in August 2021: Southwestern College’s Math & Science Building. Initially, students who need laboratory hours for their coursework will begin, followed by students in other disciplines.
Graphic Solutions is honored to have provided wayfinding that complements the clean, modern lines of the complex, adheres to the district signage guidelines and facilitates navigation through pops of color in an otherwise predominantly monochromatic environment. Sign solutions are vandal-resistant and economical to maintain and update.
If you are considering a wayfinding update for your campus, we can help! Call (619) 239-1336 for a consultation today or email us at gsinfo@graphicsolutions.com!
Chula Vista's Third Avenue District Revitalization Sets Businesses Up for Speedy Recovery!
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Iconic 3rd Avenue Archway
The Third Avenue Business District in Chula Vista has undergone a renaissance over the past decade through carefully designed enhancements to celebrate its history and create a sense of place that appeals to residents and visitors alike. The improvements are welcomed by local businesses and restaurants as they begin to reopen.
Traffic calming measures encourage motorists to slow down while allowing pedestrians and bicyclists safe access to the district’s attractions and amenities. These include efficient and decorative lighting treatments and drought-tolerant landscaping.
Graphic Solutions was enlisted to create a sign program that highlights this special area, making it a favorite destination to shop and dine. See what Mayor Mary Casillas-Salas says about the program in the video below.
If you would like to learn more about how revitalization can expedite your city’s economic recovery, call us at (619)239-1336 or email gsinfo@graphicsolutions.com
Happy Holidays from Graphic Solutions!
/Let’s reconnect in 2021!
