Sculptural Signage & Mapping
ARTways: Sculptural Signage & Mapping A Project from the Hyattsville CDC
Project & Purpose • Produce sculpturally-inspired signage for the trail system • Connect trail intersections with local economic development nodes, heritage tourism, or other activity centers • Sign information to be coordinated with local municipalities, ATHA, and M-NCPPC
Design Requirements Optional unique elements
Design Requirements Easily replicated main structure
Design Requirements Allow for easy insert/removal of customized local information
Goals & Outcomes • Introduce public art into our trail structures • Generate greater visual interest and natural transitions at connection points • Deepen the functionality & accessibility of our trail signage • Increase Trolley Trail usage • Direct visitors to local town & activity centers
Fostering Connections • Connect residents & visitors to sites along the trail • Connect trail info to online resources through QR codes • Connect Route 1 municipalities
Stream Valley ARTway • Connect Trolley Trail to Stream Valley Trail through signage • Promote Stream Valley Artway as it develops
Concept Rendering from GAD Sector Plan
Stream Valley ARTway • Two (2) initial pieces planned for Hyattsville – Veteran’s Memorial and a totemic pole • Eventually connect to West Hyattsville Metro Station
Partner with us • Participate in Design Jury • Assist in determining sign locations • Collaborate for signage information • Support our upcoming grant application
• Support the ARTways and Stream Valley Artway Project
Hyattsville cdc • Molly O’Connell, Program Manager [email protected] (301) 683-8267 • Stuart Eisenberg, Executive Director [email protected] (301) 683-8267
Project & Purpose • Produce sculpturally-inspired signage for the trail system • Connect trail intersections with local economic development nodes, heritage tourism, or other activity centers • Sign information to be coordinated with local municipalities, ATHA, and M-NCPPC
Design Requirements Optional unique elements
Design Requirements Easily replicated main structure
Design Requirements Allow for easy insert/removal of customized local information
Goals & Outcomes • Introduce public art into our trail structures • Generate greater visual interest and natural transitions at connection points • Deepen the functionality & accessibility of our trail signage • Increase Trolley Trail usage • Direct visitors to local town & activity centers
Fostering Connections • Connect residents & visitors to sites along the trail • Connect trail info to online resources through QR codes • Connect Route 1 municipalities
Stream Valley ARTway • Connect Trolley Trail to Stream Valley Trail through signage • Promote Stream Valley Artway as it develops
Concept Rendering from GAD Sector Plan
Stream Valley ARTway • Two (2) initial pieces planned for Hyattsville – Veteran’s Memorial and a totemic pole • Eventually connect to West Hyattsville Metro Station
Partner with us • Participate in Design Jury • Assist in determining sign locations • Collaborate for signage information • Support our upcoming grant application
• Support the ARTways and Stream Valley Artway Project
Hyattsville cdc • Molly O’Connell, Program Manager [email protected] (301) 683-8267 • Stuart Eisenberg, Executive Director [email protected] (301) 683-8267
