Published on Monday, 5 December 2022 at 11:45:00 AM
The City of Vincent will overhaul its wayfinding signage to better connect pedestrians and cyclists to destinations in its town centres.
Vincent’s new Wayfinding Signage Plan will make it easier for people to reach popular spots such as Beatty Park Leisure Centre and the Vincent Library and Local History Centre.
Signs in Vincent will be more consistent and unique with different colours tailored to town centres, public open spaces and active transport.
The plan was developed by the City with assistance from Aspect Studios after an audit and a walking tour through Leederville, Mt Hawthorn, North Perth, Beaufort Street, William Street and the Pickle District to look at new opportunities for signage.
“Over the years, we have added more and more individual signs to our streets and this has inadvertently created some clutter and confusion on our streets,” said Mayor Emma Cole.
“This plan aims to streamline and modernise our signage across Vincent, making it much clearer, simpler and intuitive for community members and visitors to get around.
“The new and consistent signage uses easily recognisable visual cues such as colour and one well-designed sign will be able to replace many current signs.
“The signage overhaul aims to improve the pedestrian and cyclist experience. We want to make it easier to move around and between our town centres, parks and key destinations and facilities and encourage people to be more physically active.
“By making our directional signage consistent, more interactive, easy-to-understand and accessible, residents and visitors will be able to walk or cycle safely through our connected town centres.
“This aligns with our commitment to improving the active transport networks by creating an environmentally positive, pedestrian-first approach to getting around.”
The colour palette for Vincent's town centres in the plan.
At a recent meeting, Vincent’s Elders Group, the Vincent Boordiyas, requested to include the words ‘Kaya Wanjoo Wadjuk Boodjar’ on all wayfinding signage as a welcome to country.
Vincent will work with the Boordiyas on Noongar-inspired connection signage and will incorporate Noongar artwork into its signage.
The Capital Works Program 2022/23 – 2025/26 includes $198,000 for the first stage of the Wayfinding Implementation Plan.
Stage one will focus on creating a baseline network consisting of directional signs, neighbourhood mapping and identification signage.
The funds will allow for overseeing, manufacturing and installing signage.
The overall cost of the plan will be based on future need and availability of budget.
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