THECB Presentation

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WAYFINDING
Next Steps
September 29, 2010
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Background

• Exterior Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan
• Developed by Cloud Geshan Associates
• Delivered Summer 2009
• Part of the 2009 Campus Master Plan
• A positive, visible identity that reflects the
  stature of the Institution is vitally important.

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Goal

• Create a unified signage system
• Integrate signage with campus architecture, image
  and landscape
• Include signage at Main, Downtown, and HemisFair
  Park Campuses

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Next StepsPhase I

• Design Development
• Refine selected concept for all sign types
• Finalize all functional aspects of the system
• Cost estimates for fabrication and installation
• Sign Location Plan and Message Schedule
• All sign types
• Naming decisions and terminology
• Message sequences, destinations and egress routes

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Next StepsPhase I

• Construction Documents
• All sign types
• Details, structures, materials, finishes and
  typical installations
• Performance specifications
• Warranties

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SchedulePhase I

• Campus Engagement
• Small Group and Campus-wide committee
• CMO
• Kick-off meetings
• October 26-28
• Presentation of signage design, landscape and
  lighting recommendations
• January 2011

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SchedulePhase I

• Develop system and finalize location plan and
  message schedule
• Complete in March 2011
• Construction Documents
• Complete in May 2011

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ScheduleFuture Phases

• Future Phases construction and installation
• Future phases based on funding availability
• Planning begins January 2011
• Highest impact first?
• Be prepared to issue package for first
  construction phase in May 2011

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Sign Types

• Gateway signs
• Vehicular signs
• Pedestrian signs
• Building signs
• Regulatory signs

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CostsPhase I

• Professional Fees
• Cloud Geshan Associates 236,400
• Subconsultants 171,110
• Total 407,510
• PLUS
• Administrative Fee (10) 40,750
• Reimbursable Expenses 29,000
• Total 477,260
• APPROVED FUNDING 750,000

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Conceptual Plans
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A positive, visible identity that reflects the
stature of the Institution is vitally important.
2009 Exterior Signage and Wayfinding Master
Plan Cloud Geshan Associates