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Allegan council hears Guide Studio wayfinding plan; parking signs funded and 90% drawings due Feb. 10
Summary
City staff presented Guide Studio’s citywide wayfinding plan, previewed conceptual designs and palettes, and said 90% construction drawings will be brought to council Feb. 10. Council approved moving forward with parking-lot signs (FY budget included $40,000) and directed staff to obtain bid-ready construction documents.
City staff presented the Guide Studio wayfinding program to the Allegan City Council on Jan. 27, saying the consultant has reached the 90% drawing stage and will present those drawings to council on Feb. 10. The plan, begun in 2023, seeks a consistent sign hierarchy across gateways, vehicular directions, parking trailblazers and pedestrian kiosks to help visitors navigate downtown and the riverfront.
"90% drawings means they're pretty much done with them," said Joel (city staff member), describing the February schedule and the consultant's recent 60% preview. Staff said the project team engaged internal departments (DPW, police) and external stakeholders including the Chamber,…
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