RIVERWALK PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Review and provide direction regarding the proposed signage for the South Extension of the Riverwalk near Martin Avenue
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J Novack, Director of TED/City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
For the last year the Riverwalk Commission has been working on the preliminary design of the South Extension of the Riverwalk from Hillside Road to Martin Avenue. At the same time Edward Hospital, now Endeavor Health, was getting entitlements to tear down and rebuild a new hospital building at the southwest corner of Martin and Washington Street. Edward Hospital obtained entitlements for their proposed building along with permission to install signage at the corner on their property.
The Washington Street and Martin Avenue intersection will soon mark the beginning of Edward Hospital's campus along with the beginning of the Naperville Riverwalk. Signage and identification of both is important and needs to be coordinated. As part of their preliminary design work Engineering Resource Associates (ERA) has put together a plan of signage that could be considered at this intersection.
DISCUSSION:
It is very important that the signage for each reflects their branding while at the same time being compatible with the other. Attached are the following drawings:
1. Overall plan of the South Extension of the Naperville Riverwalk
2. Plan and elevation views of the signage at the intersection
3. A theming exhibit showing perspective views of the proposed signs
Each member of the committee will be asked to provide their thoughts on the proposed signage such that ERA can move forward with consensus direction. ERA has also reached out to Endeavor Health seeking their thoughts on the signage. The goal is to work toward compatible signage that both groups are excited about and support.
Once the Plann...
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