Before Revitalization
The completion of the new Neuse River Bridge in 1997 and the removal of the old John Lawson Bridge in 2000 dramatically altered the dynamics of circulation and arrival downtown creating new gateways and traffic patterns. In 2007, a Wayfinding Committee was assembled to help prepare a master plan for the completion of the Riverwalk in preparation of the City’s 300th Celebration in 2010. In conjunction with this planning, developing a visitor wayfinding system was seen as an important component in the visitor experience.
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After Revitalization (Projected)
The Wayfinding Sign System, designed by Mortar & Ink of Columbia, MD, addresses vehicular traffic into and around the historic downtown area and facilitates pedestrian access to points of interest, to numerous historic and cultural artifacts and museums along the waterfront. The Wayfinding Committee is working to secure funding for implementation of the sign system so long-envisioned for downtown. As new paving, lighting and trees are installed in this major visitor corridor, it is the ideal time to implement a sign system that will pick up where highway signs end. The new sign system will create an uninterrupted series of messages to provide directions to, and visibility for, key visitor attractions and destinations.
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Current Projects