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James CzyzThesis Fall 2012

ON DISPLAY IN MUSEUMS, AMUSEMENT PARKS, IN CORPORATE BUILDINGS, RESORTS, MOVIE THEATRES, BATHROOM SPACES AND EVEN CEMETERIES

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Maps, grids, indicators, signs and any other typeof wayfi nding devices allkeep us informed of thespace around us. Theykeep us moving wherewe need to go and eveninform us things we didnot know.

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WHAT TRAINS ARE NEAR? WHICH WAY IS WEST? WHERE IS BROADWAY? WHAT NEIGHBORHOOD IS THIS? ARE THERE ANY PARKS NEARBY? A MALL?

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With such a large city, the 4th most populated in the world, It can be quite challenging and even intimidating trying to navigate around all the towns and Boroughs of New York City.

Being so large, why is there not a clear and unifi ednavigation system that walking pedestrians can rely on?

Are we forced to use train and bus maps?

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DOES THIS REALLY HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY?

THE DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL DISTRICT HAS A WAYFINDING SYSTEM, EVEN HERALD SQUARE?

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REST OF NEW YORK CITY?

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With 22 Million residents and 40 Million tourists a year, New York City is a major urban landscape that is always moving and changing. Hosting so many visitors unfamiliar with their new environment as well as residents adapting to using subway maps, it is no wonder why New York City never sleeps, we are all lost!

Surveys indicate:9% of New Yorkers and 27% of visitors admitted being lost 13% of New Yorkers weren’t familiar with the area they were in 27% of visitors couldn’t name the borough31% of all trips are made on foot

PROJECT BRIEF

By creating a clear, layered and comprehensive pedestrian way finding navigation system I plan to address an obvious problem that diminishes a New Yorkers way of life as well as any visitors stay within the five boroughs of New York City.

James CzyzThesis Fall 2012

3 STAGES:

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Developing Strategy & Concepts– Existing signage review– Identification of key pedestrian routes and destinations– Analysis of public transport access– Concept designs– Solving issues like what and where to display

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Design Consultation, planning, initial development– Detailed map & signage design – Sign specifications– Directional signage– Installation guidelines

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Finalizing– Implementation – Manufacturing– Installation

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– Crosswalks?– Curbside?– Sidewalks?– Train stations?– Trains?– Bus stops?– Buses?– Parks?– Taxi Cab?

James CzyzThesis Fall 2012

By implementing a pedestrian wayfinding system in New York City many facets of life can be improved. Wayfinding and walkability go together and provide pedestrians with information and through signage the pedestrian environment becomes convenient, connected and comfortable. Less confusion and a greater comfort equal less stress and a much happier New Yorker along with other benefits such:– Less pollution in the air– Connecting Neighborhoods and Communities– Healthier lifestyle– Better understand of your environment– Greater knowledge of public spaces and parks

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By using the system of boroughs, towns and districts – I am able to create and manage my workfl ow according to city zones. beginning with the borough of Manhattan as a model to work with.

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To create a clear sense of neighborhoods and communities for the pedestrian user, It is essential to display clear boundary lines.

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Staying true to form and scale while working on the exact grid system of New York streets the pedestrian user will always have valid perception of location and distance to a destination.

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By starting in a centralized location and mapping out a specifi c zone and its neighboring districts, I am able to work out-wards and cover an area large enough to begin testing different systems of information.

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With a large section of Manhattan’s grid completed and having a true to scale base layer map, I am now able to explore different systems to layer information such as typography and a color system to follow.