posted by Tom Moertel at 3:42 PM /
A few weeks ago, I noticed the new signage on lamp posts lining Washington Road in Uptown Mt. Lebanon. I'm not sure what to think about urging passers-by to "Shop Local," but otherwise I think the signs look great – clean, modern, unfussy. A welcome improvement.I've always admired the ambitious signage initiatives that certain communities have fostered, but apparently these initiatives can be expensive. Sewickley, for example, recently had its council halt a proposed wayfinding initiative because it would have cost an estimated $400,000. Ouch.
Maybe, all things considered, simpler signage is the better way.
In any case, what do you think about the new signage in Uptown Mt. Lebanon?
Labels: shop local, signage, street signs, uptown
3 Comments:
Tom....believe this is part of a State grant amounting to something like $315,000 or so. Eric Milliron, Mgr. Commercial Districts and Economic Development Officer for Lebo (412-343-3412) can provide the factual specifics and background rationale.
Bill Lewis
I'd like to see brighter street lighting. I don't think that the existing lighting is safe.
Saw the signs enroute to/from the Commission meeting last night...they are attractive an provide a bit of vibrancy to "Uptown"....hope it works.
We should be mindful that the majority of vehicular traffic through Uptown is *foreign* and the signs might remind and encourage them to shop in USC, Bethel, Dormont, OH, NY, etc.; however , it should do something with the foot traffic who are there for doctor, dentist, lawyer, District Magistrate appointments and folks who are employed in Uptown. Whatever happened to the pole dancing studio that was to open in Uptown ?
This attractive (and expensive) signage replaces banners installed a few years ago that we were told had an expected 5-year lifespan, but died an early death after only 1-year. Speeding vehicles seemingly created a wind tunnel effect that whipped the banners to shreds ! Or something like that. I looked for but could not find an explanation in back-issues of *mtl*. I'll try *Fake Lebo* next.
Bill Lewis
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