  Downtown_dave Member Username: Downtown_dave Post Number: 48 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
I saw one in place yesterday on the Cobo corner at Washington Blvd. and Fort -- nice looking! Think black monolith (like from "2001: A Space Odyssey") but with a slight aerodynamic curve to each face, and topped by a chromed, cast metal "cap" featuring downtown building archectural motifs. A simple stacked list of sites with directional arrows is on each face. Very classy. I've seen the metal stands ready for these signs all around the downtown, but this was the first completed sign I've spotted. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 446 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.42.176.123 |
I think I saw one of those next to Campus Martius on Cadillac Square. | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 60 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 12.159.32.66 |
pictures, anyone? | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3374 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
Its dark green, not black. The same color as the new light poles on Woodward and Washington. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 588 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.21.62.206 |
City of Detroit Green, bitches! | ||
Downtown_dave Member Username: Downtown_dave Post Number: 49 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Given all the sunshine that we get this time of year, it's hard to tell black from dark green to "city green." :-) | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 5346 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.83.143.35 |
Sorry, 'City Green' is a trademarked wholly-owned identity of Big Fred's homegrown delight...you will have to stop using this term unless you want a visit from his attorneys. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 590 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.21.62.206 |
That's why it's 'City of Detroit Green, bitches!' | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 398 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
Guess I gotta go walking to see 'em. And it's so dreary outside... | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 781 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 204.39.227.167 |
perhaps the greening of detroit had a say in the color.  | ||
Archy Member Username: Archy Post Number: 18 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 63.242.134.66 |
There is one on Washington Blvd and grandriver. It has a white area where it looks as if they might place a map. | ||
Chow Member Username: Chow Post Number: 236 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.109.30.217 |
If I had my way, the one at Campus Martius would be interactive, perhaps using MapDetroit. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 3385 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.103.104.93 |
There will be CBD maps placed in the kiosks. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1102 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 140.244.107.151 |
Sounds similar to the directional signs placed around the Cultural Center and Midtown... | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 403 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
There's a couple on Woodward and Campus Martius also. One thing though: who's gonna recognize a arrow pointing right back at you? Wish I had a picture to show you all. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 360 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
I've seen these in other cities, not a bad idea as long as they are maintained. | ||
Nellonfury Member Username: Nellonfury Post Number: 61 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.43.156.135 |
A friend and I was taking about this months ago and I'm glad the city is doing it.I'll take a look at then when I head to downtown this weekend.People better not put stickers of taping up flyers on them.Do they have all of them installed? | ||
Bucho Member Username: Bucho Post Number: 337 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 130.76.32.15 |
Pictures Dammitt!!!! | ||
Shark Member Username: Shark Post Number: 171 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 67.67.44.253 |
Will these be permanent? I think that they should be. | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 372 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 70.229.47.103 |
they are permanent | ||
Mikeydbn Member Username: Mikeydbn Post Number: 275 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 35.11.141.32 |
Pics? Bump | ||
Tomoh Member Username: Tomoh Post Number: 52 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.40.189.92 |
I took a picture of one on Washington yesterday. http://flickr.com/photos/56707 390%40N00/87012222/ | ||
Ericdfan Member Username: Ericdfan Post Number: 64 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 68.41.117.60 |
I like..I'm assuming that when the arrow is pointing at you it means straight ahead..haha | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5361 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.42.168.211 |
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Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 377 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140 |
well that wouldnt be surprising... | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 623 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
nice one itsjeff!!! By the way...I have never seen signage where the arrows point down... | ||
Tabletop Member Username: Tabletop Post Number: 68 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 141.217.224.87 |
Here's a couple more:   Larger versions here: http://static.flickr.com/39/87071186_14725b45e1_b.jpg http://static.flickr.com/41/87071315_2b1c1cdbf2_b.jpg I like them a lot. As stated, the color is the "Detroit Green" of the new light and traffic poles. The sides look like aluminum, with flush screws. I'm anxious to see the maps installed. It would be nice if they are backlit, but from the RFP it doesn’t look like they are. The RFP shows a cap on the top w/ an engraved skyline scene. It looks nice, but I kind of hope they stay the way they are. I like how simple the current version is. They look great w/ the rest of the streetscape improvements and fit very well. They're a nice size, not huge like other ones I've seen in other cities that take up a huge amount of space because of the advertising they also contain. Here are some pics of the same system in San Francisco. Detroit’s look a lot more solid b/c they don’t sit on a pedestal as in the SF ones. http://forms-surfaces.com/projects/municipal/sanfrancisco_ca.htm (Message edited by tabletop on January 15, 2006) | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 628 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
They do look great...is that a screen beneath the directions or a space for ads?? | ||
Mikeydbn Member Username: Mikeydbn Post Number: 277 Registered: 04-2004 Posted From: 35.11.141.32 |
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Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 600 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.73.52.22 |
...because they're...'spaceage'? | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 667 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.79.116.168 |
It seems to me that the ones pointing down mean turn around...and the ones pointing up mean go straight... but I don't do arrows well. | ||
Nellonfury Member Username: Nellonfury Post Number: 62 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 68.43.156.135 |
Nice pics guys!!!Some maps be saying "Transit Center" as one of the directions. That must be the new bus transit center that we'll see soon...if I'm right.By the way, the image of Kwame on the map WILL scare the vistors away when Super Bowl is here. | ||
Ddmoore54 Member Username: Ddmoore54 Post Number: 250 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.242.220.249 |
Not really sure why the arrow points down for Campus Martius on the Washington Blvd. one. I would think it would be quickest and easier to find if you hang a right. | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 858 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.246.13.131 |
It's started.  | ||
Jasoncw Member Username: Jasoncw Post Number: 81 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 148.61.248.29 |
Shouldn't there be directions to Greektown, Foxtown, Wayne State, and New Center too? Maybe the tunnel or bridge? I like them though, it helps give downtown the "I'm a downtown" feel. | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 379 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140 |
yea, at least Greektown and Foxtown... | ||
Dan Member Username: Dan Post Number: 1168 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.47.194.247 |
what is the white box for? Is it a screen or a spot for a poster? | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 380 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140 |
for a map of downtown | ||
Ericdfan Member Username: Ericdfan Post Number: 66 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 68.41.117.60 |
NO! its for a picture of King Kwame! and those arrows that point down...they are pointing to him! | ||
Huggybear Member Username: Huggybear Post Number: 127 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 68.79.96.11 |
These are nice for walking, but we also need wayfinding signs like they have in Europe - big, high visibility ones that you can see while driving. These dinky little green and red signs can't be very useful to outsiders driving in. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 783 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 204.39.226.19 |
So park the car and walk. I think it is a great way to encourage foot traffic. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 406 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 209.69.165.10 |
Whaddya know? That was the next move! http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=2006601180430 | ||
Tabletop Member Username: Tabletop Post Number: 69 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 141.217.224.87 |
This weekend I noticed the top plates and the maps were installed. They look very good. Here is a rendering of the top plate:  | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 411 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140 |
The top does look very nice. I like how the ball on top of the Penobscot is actually painted red while everything else is the regular iron work or whatever it is... nice touch, something that Detroiters will recognize | ||
Detourdetroit Member Username: Detourdetroit Post Number: 157 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.213.205.102 |
unfortunately, i think the chrome metal caps cheese them out a little. simple, sleek and modern w/out. |
