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  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    VILLAGE OFMOUNT PROSPECT

    Downtown Wayfinding StrategyDesign ConceptsJuly 15, 2015

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Project ProcessKick-Off Meeting

    Discovery

    Survey Existing Signage

    Interviews + Surveys

    5.29.15Discovery Concept Design Schematic Design Design Development Final Revisions4.29.15 7.15.15 8.12.15 9.8.15 9.25.15

    Study Pedestrian, Bike + Vehicle Traffic

    Research Best Practices

    Initial Recommendations

    Steering CommitteeReview

    Font, Color + GraphicConcepts

    Two SystemConcepts

    Research Presentation

    Concept Design

    Develop StrategyOverview

    Follow-Up Research + Synopsis

    Draft Sign Types + Location Plan

    Concept Presentation

    Schematic Design

    Initial BudgetEstimates

    Revise Sign Types + Location Plan

    Develop Font, Color + Graphics

    Further ResearchMaterial Options

    Revise SingleSystem Design

    Design Development

    Final Budget +Implementation Plan

    Finalize Sign Types + Location Plan

    Finalize Font, Color + Graphics

    Finalize Materiality + Fabrication Methods

    Finalize System DesignS

    D Presentation

    Village Board Approval

    Steering CommitteeReview

    DMAReviewDMAReview

    VillagePlanningReview

    VillagePlanningReview

    DMAReview

    DesignMadePublic

    Steering CommitteeReview

    PublicWorks + IDOTReview

    VillagePlanningReview

    PublicWorksReview

    VillagePlanningReview

    FinalBoard Review

    Steering CommitteeReview

    Final Revisionsto Documents

    Turned Over to Village for Bidding + Implementation

    GeneralPublicInput

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Project Statement

    To develop a comprehensive, functional, and distinct wayfinding

    signage strategy that assists with navigation throughout

    downtown Mount Prospect. The system will provide citizens

    and visitors (motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists) with clear

    directions to parking, points of interest, general business areas,

    special events, and village services.

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Public Right of Way

    Municipal Buildings

    Buildings

    Surface Lots

    Greenspace

    Schools

    Public Right of Way

    Municipal Buildings

    Buildings

    Surface Lots

    Greenspace

    Schools

    TIF Boundary

    Public Right of Way

    Municipal Buildings

    Buildings

    Surface Lots

    Greenspace

    Schools

    Downtown Boundary

    Graphic Key:

    Study Area

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    SIGNAGE STRATEGYOVERVIEW

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Integrate cohesive strategy throughout the downtown

    Improve existing gateways and integrate additional gateways

    Create a processional experience into the downtown

    Clearly identify parking locations and regulations

    Clear direction to points of interest, business areas and events

    Set an appropriate sense of hierarchy and scale to information

    Integrate pedestrian maps/directories into wayfinding system

    Provide a bread-crumb approach to wayfinding

    Provide a flexible system which accounts for updatability

    Create an improved sense of identity and place for downtown

    Utilize existing infrastructure when at all possible

    Initial Recommendations

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Sign Matrix

    A01 Primary Gateway A02 Gateway Banners A03 Street Signs B03 Trailmarker -Pedestrian(Freestanding or Mounted)

    IDENTITY SIGNS DIRECTIONAL

    P01 Parking ID - Mounted P02 Parking ID - Freestanding

    A04 Existing Gateway

    P04 Street Parking Regulatory P05 Commuter Parking Regulatory

    B01 Vehicular - Mounted B02 Vehicle - Freestanding

    PARKING INFORMATION

    P03 Parking Regulatory + ID(Freestanding or Mounted)

    C01 Major Kiosk C02 Secondary Kiosk

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    P03 Parking Regulatory + ID(Freestanding or Mounted)

    C01 Major Kiosk

    C02 Secondary Kiosk

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Frutiger Next Pro - Regular

    Avenir LT 45 Book

    Font Options Overview

    Develop an attractive, legible signage system

    San Serif fonts are generally more suitable for signage applications

    Need a font that is clear and does not distract the eye

    Legibility is dependent on shape of lowercase letters

    Larger x-heights allow for legibility at smaller sizes

    Compliment existing use of Futura and Verdana within Village Signage & Icons

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    FrutigerNext Pro

    Font: Option 01

    Designer - Adrian Frutiger Foundry - Linotype Category - Humanist Sans-serifYear - 1975 (original), 2000 (redesign)

    Originally design for the Charles de Gaulle Airport signage

    Utilized in the signage system at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    Utilized in highway signage in Switzerland

    Strong amount of character while retaining a good amount of legibility

    Verdana, utilized in conjunction with village crest, is also Humanistic in nature

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Strokes of the capital K align in the center of the letter

    Vertical cutoffs at the ends of letters create height in the typeface.

    Large Counters allow for strong distinction between lowercase characters ( a, e, o)

    Square dots on lowercase i & j fit with the character of the Village

    Subtle play in shape of font (ex. uppercase R) creates interest but retains legibility

    Frutiger: Anatomy

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Avenir LT 45 Book

    Font: Option 02

    Designer - Adrian Frutiger Foundry - Linotype Category - Geometric Sans-serifYear - 1988 (original), 2004 (redesign)

    Avenir is the French word for future

    Principal typeface for the corporate identities of Amsterdam and BBC Two

    Considered by the designer to be one of his finest typefaces

    Often a standard for a variety of wayfinding applications

    Similarities to Futura, but with more consistency in the letter forms / sizes

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Avenir: Anatomy Consistent thickness throughout line / letter strokes

    Very strong feeling of geometric letter forms

    Lower x-height provides more horizontal reading of words.

    Circular dots on lowercase i & j create a friendly character

    Design Influence by other geometric typefaces like Erbar and Futura

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Village Hall

    MetraProspect Ave.

    Owens Park

    LibraryPost Office

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    Village Hall

    MetraProspect Ave.

    LibraryPost OfficeOwens Park

    Comparison: Common Words

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    CIVIC LIBRARY PARKRETAIL

    AIGA / SEGD Standard

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    range of icons needed for

    the village.

    PictogramsFood + Drink Knife and Fork (Fancy)

    Burger, Hot Dog, Etc. (Casual)

    Pizza

    Bar & Pub (Beer Bottle or Glass)

    Coffee

    Ice Cream

    Shop (Retail) Skate

    Pharmacy / Corner Store

    Bakery

    Entertainment

    Civic Temp Event

    Library

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    Bank

    Commuter Lot

    Bike Parking

    Metra

    Parks

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    Custom Pictograms

    Great opportunity to integrate local character

    Update outdated icons in the standard system

    Further define the personality of the downtown

    Develop a system that could extent into other marketing efforts of the village

    Act as driver to define wayfinding efforts

    Create visual interest for signage

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    Color Strategy - 01

    Earth tone, color palette to complement existing Mount Prospect Village branding

    Color coded building / zones on map help define various downtown programs and activities

    Map base (roads) consistent with signage materiality

    Use of blue to denote public parking zones

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

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    Brighter colors built from Experience Mount Prospect marketing efforts utilized within signage and map

    Possible ability to differentiate village zones by color treatment

    Use of blue to denote public parking zones

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    Graphic Application Comparison

    COLOR STRATEGY - 01 COLOR STRATEGY - 02

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    DESIGN CONCEPTS

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    It is impossible to fully capture the culture of a place

    in a sign. Rather than try to achieve this unattainable

    task this system does the next best thing, sets up

    a framework for the city that helps residents and

    visitors alike truly experience the village.

    Through the use of structural viewports, the signage

    acts as both a canvas, showcasing the many events

    and sites the village has to offer, and a frame,

    strategically revealing the city to passers by and

    inspires them to experience Mount Prospect.

    System 01 - Viewports

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    System 01 - Sign StrategyGrid based structures create unified forms in signage architecture

    Pictogram based vehicular wayfinding elements

    Utilizes a more neutral color palette

    Anchor parking wayfinding to bottom of wayfinding elements for consistency

    Double-sided kiosks balance event info with directory / map based navigation tools

    Pinpointing specific locations is critical

    Kiosk have updatable panels with a standard frame condition

    Blends nicely with the current downtown

    Unified concept helps create a consistent feel for all the downtown

    New monumental signage helps frame the edges of the village

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

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  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

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    System 01INFORMATION KIOSKS

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    System 01DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

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  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

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  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    PARKING I.D. System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    PARKING I.D. System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    MAJOR KIOSK System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    SECONDARY KIOSK + TRAILMARKER System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    PRIMARY GATEWAY + SECONDARY KIOSK System 01

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    System 02 - Crossroads

    The Village of Mount Prospect is a unique city with an

    atypical convergence of three major highways. This

    mix of North / South, East / West and diagonal routes

    creates a downtown truly defined by its boundaries.

    Drawing inspiration from the intersections of these

    roads, comes a signage system that finds flexibility in

    not being perpendicular. A strategy consistent with

    the master plan of the city, that helps define a sense of

    convergence that can only be found in Mount Prospect.

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    System 02 - Sign StrategyUtilization of angular legs connects signage to village master plan

    Highly flexible system composed of standardized kit-of-parts

    3 panel widths (9, 18, 27)

    2 leg styles (120, 60)

    4.5 Height modulars for sign panels

    15 degree and 30 degree sign cuts

    Bright colors utilized throughout system, and help create strong visual appeal

    Large placemaking panels to help define sub areas of village downtown

    Ability to customize signage needs to specific locations

    Efficiency within the installation / updatability of signage system

    Monument signage heavily sculptural

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

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    Scale: NTS

    DIRECTIONAL ISOMETRIC

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    DIRECTIONAL ISOMETRIC

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    PARKING IDENTIFICATION

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    Scale: 3/8=1

    PARKING INDICATORS

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    MONUMENT ISOMETRICS

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  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    PARKING I.D. System 02

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    PARKING I.D. System 02

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    MAJOR KIOSK System 02

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    SECONDARY KIOSK + TRAILMARKER System 02

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    VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL System 02

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    PRIMARY GATEWAY + SECONDARY KIOSK System 02

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    INFO

    MAPLECOMMUTER LOT

    RESIDENT ONLY

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    Concept ComparisonsSystem 01 Grid based signage creates unified

    components

    Frame create views of the downtown

    and help define permanent signage

    Materiality and color tones blend into

    landscape

    Icon based vehicular wayfinding

    Double-sided content opportunities

    Unified signage for consistent downtown

    experience.

    System 02 Flexible kit-of-parts based construction

    Placemaking panels help define localized

    zones in downtown area

    Angular treatment of signage connect to

    village master plan and library entry

    Multiple engagement points

    Strong use of color / graphics

    Signage draws attention to itself

    Text based vehicular wayfinding

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    ADDITIONALCONSIDERATIONS

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    Integrate permanent banners to create a sense of placemaking and arrival

    Adjust temporary banner sizes to be cohesive with selected system (pending DOT regulatory review)

    Develop strategy of permanent/temporary banner locations

    Review establishing a temporary banner template to relate to selected system

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    SYSTEM 01 BANNER OVERVIEW SYSTEM 02 BANNER OVERVIEW

    EXISTINGLARGE BANNER

    EXISTINGLARGE BANNER

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    SYSTEM02

    Temporary Banners

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    NO PARKING1AM - 5AM

    1 HOUR7AM - 6PM

    Streamline the presentation of visual content (fonts / verbiage / arrow location)

    Integrate parking icons

    Strategically unify street parking signage

    Thorough follow-up review with IDOTon restrictions and standards Conform to regulatory hierarchy of info Prohibition / restriction

    Time of day

    Specific days

    Zones / limitations / arrows

    Develop guidelines outlining recommended signage styling

    Street Parking Signage

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    COMMUTERPARKING

    $1.50

    PAY AT AUTOMATED

    PAY BOX LOCATED AT

    COMMUTER LOTSNO PARKING

    1AM - 5AM

    1 HOUR7AM - 6PM

    DEBIT CARDS AVAILABLEAT TRAIN STATION

    5AM - 7AMMONDAY - FRIDAY

    PROSPECT AVENUECOMMUTER LOT

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    PAY BOX

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    Streamline signage sizing to reduce stacking of mixed sign sizes

    Provide better hierarchy of content

    Consolidate detailed parking restrictions near pay booth

    Provide better distinction between public, commuter, and permit parking

    Commuter Parking Signage

  • Media ObjectivesDowntown Wayfinding Strategy - Design Concepts 7.15.15

    QUESTIONS & SURVEY