City zoning officials are considering a proposal to change ASU’s sign plan to allow adhesive building wraps at multiple sites and an electronic sign at the Arizona Center for Law and Society. Several area neighborhood groups announced their opposition before a hearing Thursday.
City zoning officials are considering a proposal to change ASU’s sign plan to allow adhesive building wraps at multiple sites and an electronic sign at the Arizona Center for Law and Society. Several area neighborhood groups announced their opposition before a hearing Thursday.
City zoning officials are considering a proposal to change ASU’s sign plan to allow adhesive building wraps at multiple sites and an electronic sign at the Arizona Center for Law and Society. Several area neighborhood groups announced their opposition before a hearing Thursday.
Arizona State University
Downtown Phoenix Campus Signage Proposal
September 16, 2015University
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> To establish ASU as the
model for a New American
University, measured not by
who we exclude, but rather by
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succeed; pursuing research
and discovery that benefits
the public good; assuming
major responsibility for the
economic, social, and cultural
vitality and health and well-
being of the communityWhat is
our goal?
> Increase interest in attending
college and highlight the
benefits of attaining a post
secondary education
» Support a thriving downtown
Phoenix by highlighting the
presence of nationally and
internationally ranked higher
education institution living in
it's urban center
> Contribute to neighborhood
revitalization by making
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value most pertinent to “getting a
college education”
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achievement and optimism
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essence of tk He to college and
achieving a brighter future
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such as the Wall Street Journal
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evidence of the value of a higher
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Downtown Phoenix Campus Signage Proposal
Design Edit Considerations
Based on feedback provided prior to the meeting, the following
adjustments have been explored.
FSu+ Requires variance to cover full window
1 Current proposed design
.Possible alternate designs: Walkable & Readable
‘Adds text to engage pedestrians walking next to the window
Allows for more detail in our messaging
Opportunity to add #1 in innovation in the U.S.
More human-scale on the street, responding to urbanists
Requires the variance to pass for window coverPossible alternate desi
+ Adds text in an exhibit
Walkable & Readable: larger scale drawing
sale to engage pedestrians walking next to the window
in the U.S. for
best qualified grads
SRR |EK Te ASU Downtown Comprehensive Sign Plan
Recreation Center
University Center
Central Ave Windows
Walter Cron
North Windows
East Facing Residence
Wiest Facing Residence
Nursing School
NorthEast Windows
School of Nursing
Walter Cronkite
North Wall
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