City-wide Plan for Signage

In preparation for the kick-off meeting on March 17, 2020, this list of questions has been provided for Dayton residents to help form some preliminary thoughts.

Project Focus Area: All connecting vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding from key city entrances, within and throughout the city streets and roadways (MNDOT, County Roads, and so forth)

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* 1. List the greatest assets of the City (1 = greatest)

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* 2. List the greatest tourism attractions (1=greatest)

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* 3. List the following as the most sought locations for first time visitors (1=greatest)

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* 4. What are your thoughts and concerns about existing signage within the City of Dayton?

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* 5. Do the existing signs convey the needed essentials?

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* 6. Where are the major decision points? How is wayfinding regarding these areas?

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* 7. Where are signs needed now and in the future areas?

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* 8. Are there adequate MnDOT signs from major highways?

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* 9. In each of the areas above, are there specific wayfinding challenges?

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* 10. Which destinations or routes are sources of confusion or circulations problems today?

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* 11. Are there areas in the City that you feel are uncomfortable or unsafe?

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* 12. Where are the key meeting places in the City - private or public?

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* 13. If you have a friend or a relative coming from the first time, how do you tell them to find you? Do you specify a landmark or park?

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* 14. What is the best thing about current wayfinding in Dayton?

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* 15. What is the worst thing about the city regarding wayfinding, signage, safety or parking?

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* 16. Are there unique design features or elements that should be reflected in the City of Dayton sign design?

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* 17. What are descriptive words that describe a desired look for future signage?

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* 18. What are the key landmarks or monuments that provide a "Sense of Place"?

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* 19. Are there any materials that define the commonalities of the city? (stone, brick, copper, aluminum, colonial architectural details and so forth)