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Downtown nonprofit seeks $1,000–$1,500 for pilot of sidewalk wayfinding stickers in Old Town Greenwood
Summary
A downtown nonprofit asked the Economic Development Commission for $1,000–$1,500 to pilot sidewalk wayfinding stickers that link to a QR map; city staff advised checking planning, public‑right‑of‑way and engineering rules and the commission asked the group to return in March with refined designs and references.
Brad Nathan, who identified himself as the design chair of a downtown nonprofit, asked the Economic Development Commission to fund a pilot program of sidewalk wayfinding stickers intended to steer visitors to Old Town Greenwood businesses.
Nathan said the project would mirror a recent effort in Franklin, where directional sidewalk stickers with QR codes link to a downtown map. "We are requesting, wayfinding signage," he said, adding the stickers include partner logos and QR codes that direct people to a mapped list of restaurants, shops and parks.
Nathan provided pricing examples from the vendor used in Franklin: a 30‑inch sticker listed at $105.20, and a 24‑inch sticker listed at about $77. He said Discover Downtown Franklin purchased 20 stickers and, after a vendor discount, their total cost was about $1,700. For Greenwood, Nathan said the nonprofit was requesting between $1,000 and $1,500 to pilot the program and would seek additional fundraising or tourism‑board contributions if needed.
Commissioners questioned durability, placement and cost sharing. When asked how often stickers would need replacement, Nathan said Franklin’s installation was recent and long‑term wear rates were not yet established; he told commissioners he would seek references from other cities and from the vendor. "I can certainly ask them if they could give us a reference," the chair said in response to that suggestion.
City staff raised regulatory considerations. Gabe Nelson, identified as a city department staff member, said the stickers likely "qualify as business signage," which typically falls under the planning division, and noted that installations in the public right of way may fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works and Safety. "We probably have to check with legal since this would be something that is in the public right way," Nelson said, and he recommended the applicants coordinate with businesses on removal and replacement policies.
The commission did not vote on the grant request. The chair said engineering and regulatory review would be required before final approval and invited the nonprofit to return in March with vendor references, proposed designs and any engineering or legal approvals. "You may not be able to get that approved at this meeting," the chair said, "but come back to us at the next meeting in March."
