Description

• Wayfinding panels are used on large campuses to help people understand where they are and how to access any location within the campus. These can be broadly helpful in NYCHA campuses where entrances to buildings and resident amenities are not accessed from the street. [CCG]
• Wayfinding systems typically include a map of the area with labels identifying building addresses and important open spaces, amenities, or services, in addition to other visual markers with universally known symbols. [CCG]
• Wayfinding systems are most effective when placed in highly visible locations, such as near entry points of a NYCHA campus, or near a community space with pedestrian traffic. Providing good illumination on a wayfinding panel eases its readability and use after dark. [CCG]
• Signage for rules and regulations should be clearly visible and appropriately located. 

Baseline

• Exterior signage shall not be erected in a manner that would obstruct the view of official traffic signs, signals, or devices. Signs and sign support structures shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation and they shall be designed and constructed to withstand wind pressure.
• Signs attached to masonry, concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened to safely support the loads applied.
• Provide signage in multiple languages (per local needs) indicating age-appropriate use at playgrounds.
• Install NYCHA standard signage at parking.
• Develop educational signage and maintenance cards to facilitate communication at erosion and stormwater control features within campuses.
• Entrances should include address signage wherever possible.
• Provide building identification signage with lighting for nighttime visibility. [COMPMOD]
• Provide exterior site identification and wayfinding signage. [COMPMOD]
• PACT Projects should assume new comprehensive and cohesive building signage and campus wayfinding.
• Assume new comprehensive and cohesive building signage and campus wayfinding. Typical signage includes but is not limited to the development name and building address. [PACT]
• Building signage should meet all requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code (contained in the NYC Administrative Code), Multiple Dwelling Law, NYC Zoning Resolution, and the Rules of the City of New York. [PACT]
• Provide exterior site identification and wayfinding signage. [CCG]
• Clearly mark access points to building lobbies, community centers, laundry facilities, management offices, and highly-used open spaces, such as gardens, playgrounds and sports courts. [CCG]
• Consider different wayfinding strategies (such as pavement stenciling, sculptures, and colors or unique features) to decrease confusion on larger sites. [CCG]
• Clearly mark pathways where vehicular use is allowed within the campus with appropriate signage and crosswalks for pedestrians. [CCG]
• Highlight building addresses so they are visible from a distance. Creative signage can also add to the sense of ownership for residents who primarily identify with their building. [CCG]

Stretch

• Install murals, memorials, or tributes to former or current community leaders who had a positive effect on the neighborhood. [CCG]
• Install signage commemorating special personalities, window décor that reflects personal heritage, and community spaces that display. [CCG]
• Install wayfinding and clear communication signage for residents to help get household trash, recyclables, compost, and bulk waste to their proper destinations. [SA]

Strategies

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Ensure Accessibility & Inclusion

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Last Updated on October 23, 2024 at 12:39 pm

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NYCHA Signage Manual (Locascio)