Where's Ours?

No matter the size, both big and small, cities across America are finding ways to bring signage to the streets of downtown. What's up with us?

1. Detroit 

 

 

2. Cleveland

 

 

3. Dallas

 

4. Columbus

 

 

5. Norfolk

 

 

6. Raleigh

 

 

7. Augusta

 

 

8. Atlanta

 

 

9. San Antonio

 

 

10. Philadelphia

 

11. Knoxville

 

12. Bloomington, Indiana

 

13. Montreal

 

 

14. Houston

 

 

15. Chicago

 

 

16. Madison, Wisconsin

 

 

17. Toronto

 

 

18. La Grange, Illinois

 

 

19. New York City

 

 

20. Denver

Since Metro Jacksonville's creation in early 2006, we've promoted enhancing the downtown experience by keeping things simple.  One of the most simple and inviting elements for an enjoyable experience is being able to go from point A to point B without much confusion.  Unfortunately, after a year of advocating, the importance of up-to-date wayfaring and directional signage is still being ignored.  

Jacksonville, DVI, JTA, Ron Barton (where did this guy go?) and the JEDC... it's time to get with the program.  Let's master the simple elements before we get too big for our britches and take on designing pocket parks next to soup kitchens, placing hot dog stands on the Main Street Bridge, or shoving bus rapid transit through downtown's most pedestrian oriented streets.