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Wayfinding is an important system for helping residents, commuters and visitors find their way around a city. The City of Toronto is now working on a new wayfinding strategy to improve the way we navigate our urban environment. More than just signs and maps, wayfinding also involves names, landmarks and new media, as well as elements of the public realm such as lighting, street furniture and public art.
While our existing PATH system has proven functional for below-grade pedestrian routes, the creation of a multi-modal wayfinding system is a primary goal of the City's Walking Strategy. Many cities have developed wayfinding strategies in response to significant transportation challenges and/or major events such as the Olympics, and with the 2015 Pan/ParaPan Am Games set to attract significant visitors to Toronto, public involvement is being sought in devising a new system to meet the increased tourism brought by the games.
The City is preparing to undertake a survey to obtain public input on a wayfinding strategy. The survey will be available Saturday, May 3 on the City's wayfinding website.
Interested in learning more about the unfolding strategy on wayfinding? The public is encouraged to attend a Jane's Walk on the subject called Are we there yet? Pedestrian Wayfinding in Toronto this coming Saturday, May 3.
In addition, an event called Leading the Way: Understanding the World of Wayfinding will take guests on a tour of initiatives around the world and describe the benefits of wayfinding for Toronto. This event will be held on Monday, May 5 at 80 Gould St. on Ryerson University's campus. And will feature wayfinding expert and consultant to the City of Toronto, Phil Berczuk, as the keynote speaker. Wayfinding is also the subject of a display that will be featured in the rotunda of Metro Hall, 55 John St., from May 6 to 9.
We will be keeping a close eye as new details emerge on the City’s new wayfinding strategy. In the meantime, follow the links in the article above to get involved, or leave a comment in the space provided at the bottom of this page.
