3 firms line up to help Youngstown visitors find points of interest

YOUNGSTOWN

Three firms seeking to design “wayfinding” signs, primarily downtown, will have to wait about a month before city officials make a decision on which to select.

Also, the process could take longer as the city determines how much will be spent for the project and where that money would come from, said Mayor John A. McNally.

The city also plans to seek funding from nonprofit organizations for the project, Law Director Martin Hume said.

The three firms gave presentations Wednesday at a public meeting at the Covelli Centre’s conference room. About 25 people attended.

City council has authorized the board of control to spend up to $26,000 for the first phase of the project, which includes determining the locations of the signs and other preliminary design plans.

During the presentations, the three firms focused on their accomplishments elsewhere. But officials with the companies said they are confident Youngstown would benefit from wayfinding signs and other similar items — such as pedestrian kiosks with maps.

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