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Implementing a pilot program of 20 signs in a National Park to enhance awareness, sense of place, and value. The project focuses on shared identity and collaboration with communities to create pride and inspire behavioral change. The design principles stress using local materials, clear accessibility, and cost-effective maintenance for signage that reflects the landscape. The goal is to have the first signs installed by the year-end.
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What is the project • A pilot programme of 20 signs • Part of a much wider project to raise awareness of the National Park, increase and improve sense of place and add value to the Park, its communities and businesses • Based on shared identity for the place • Working with parishes/communities on village signs • Hope to have first signs going up by end of the year
Key location • principles • Limited number – no more than 20 sites in the initial phase. • Balance – ensure that there is a good geographic spread. • Avoiding clutter– look at how we can reduce overall signage clutter.
Design Principles • Based on the tried and tested shared identity • Sympathetic to the landscape – one size doesn’t fit all • Local materials and craftspeople • Clear, accessible design • Cost effective and easily maintained
The Shared identity: • Is about the place NOT the Authority • Creating pride of place • Setting wider landscape context for individual sites/features • Encouraging Behavioural change across the SDNP • Inspiring visitors – get people talking about what they love about the SDNP
Metal + Hybrid (wood and metal) Different sizes and shapes to suit each location