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Old 2009-10-29, 03:02 PM   #1
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Signage along main urban corridors?
We're working on a couple of corridor studies here in Athens and I am specifically working on signage and lighting. Working on making recommendations for changes to the sign ordinance has kinda got me in a bit of planner's block. I was wondering what you guys would consider the "ideal" signage for an urban corridor. Pics are always a plus...
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Old 2009-11-02, 10:54 AM   #2
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pretty please?
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Old 2009-11-02, 11:28 AM   #3
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Kind of a hard question to answer. Is the urban corridor in question more of a historic urban core or a strip-commercial area? It's easy to point to beautiful signage but ultimately it depends on how much regulation the residents and business owners want.
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Considering the music history that took place in Athens (B-52's, REM & others) would some kind of historical markers of important events in their careers be out of the question? That's what I would be interested in seeing if I went to Athens.

Some unique street name and way-finding signs can add to the attractiveness of a corridor as long as they are not oversized and are context-sensitive. Maybe you are thinking of design guidelines for all signage on buildings?
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