Proposed campus wayfinding plan to be shared with University community

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the University community will have an opportunity Monday, Sept. 12, to view and comment on elements of a proposed new exterior signage system being developed for the main campus.

In a session set for 3 to 5 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of the Bernhard Center, the nationally recognized wayfinding design firm Cloud Gehshan Associates will present an overview of the work underway to:

• Improve the experience of visitors and students, faculty and staff in navigating the campus environment.
• Provide a hierarchy of signage elements for campus approach, arrival, circulation, parking and buildings.
• Develop a consistent nomenclature for the naming of campus, streets, buildings and landmarks, including some name changes.
• Maintain a consistent and appropriate image for the University.
• Include consideration of different modes of arrival and transportation,  including vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and buses.

The event will feature a presentation of the proposed plan from 3 to 4 p.m., a question-and-answer period from 3:30 to 4 p.m., and an opportunity for participants to interact individually with members of the design team from 4 to 5 p.m.

Input from students, faculty and staff is being sought on these important campus improvements that will be implemented in 2017. Refreshments will be provided. 

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