SIGNAGE WORKSHOP March 26th

WAYFINDING SIGNAGE WORKSHOP SET FOR MARCH 26 AT THE COASTAL BRANCH LIBRARY WALTON COUNTY, FLA

March 4, 2008—During the February TDC Council meeting, local residents voiced their concerns regarding the installation of a new wayfinding signage program along Scenic Highway 30A. The Council directed the TDC staff to hold a visioning workshop "to get public input on what could be done with what we have now." The public workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at the Coastal Branch Library from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The signage program is the result of a seven year process to design, permit, fund, and ultimately, install a family of wayfinding signs to direct visitors to key points of interest, as well as brand the destination.

"We are interested in hearing the recommendations of the community and anxious to see what can be accomplished through this workshop," said John Gillis, chairman of the TDC. "While the signs may be effective, we also do not want them to be a point of contention that divides our community and believe we can find an amicable resolution."

TDC staff was asked to partner with Claire Bannerman, chairman of the Corridor Advocacy Group (CAG) in preparing the workshop. CAG spearheaded the scenic corridor designation process and achieved "official scenic highway" status for CR 30A by the Florida Department of Transportation in February.

The goal of the workshop is to look at factual issues and reach a consensus that will serve the needs of the community and our visitors. The recommendations from this workshop will be reviewed by the TDC Council and a final decision will be made.

Any additional signs are currently on hold until the after recommendations of the workshop are presented to the council. For more information on the wayfinding signage program or workshop, contact Sonny Mares, interim executive director at (850) 267-1216.