Warren, PA – Images of new wayfinder signs and kiosks were unveiled this week in the City of Warren as part of an ongoing revitalization effort led by the city’s Joint Task Force. Installation of the signs and kiosks is scheduled to begin this spring.
City officials say the project is designed to improve navigation throughout downtown while also making the city more welcoming to both residents and visitors. The wayfinder signs and kiosks were designed by Advance Sign, a Pittsburgh-based company familiar with climates like Warren’s. Officials say the structures are built to withstand weather and wind and are meant to last a long time.
The wayfinder posts will stand 11 feet tall, while the kiosks will be 8 feet tall and color-coded to help users easily identify locations. Each kiosk will feature a map with a QR code on one side and a locked, UV-protected glass-enclosed corkboard on the other, designed to serve as an organized public notice area.
In total, five kiosks will be installed at key locations throughout the downtown business district.
City officials say the kiosks will include maps and location information to guide people to nearby businesses, parks, and public spaces. Locations were selected to connect high-traffic areas and improve the overall downtown experience.
Douglas Hearn, a member of the City of Warren Joint Task Force, said the project goes beyond simple navigation, noting, “We are calling out those other interesting parts of the city, other than just finding a building. We’ve looked for some niches of things that are uniquely Warren.”
City leaders say the project was a collaborative effort and is designed to provide long-term benefits for the community. Hearn added, “The Joint Task Force is very excited for this project, we have been working and planning this for almost two years. It is intended not only to help people find their way but also to showcase what our city has to offer. I know that this is something that we can be proud of, it’s something that we have thought out very well.”
Officials also say the project is not meant to be exclusive and could serve as a model for other communities. Randall Rossi, City of Warren Codes and Planning Director, said, “As we walk through this project and we develop it in Warren, we are more than happy to share it with any of the other communities who may be interested in doing something similar to this. We are happy to connect other communities to the businesses we have worked with.”
City officials say funding for the project was provided through a designated city revitalization fund.
According to city leaders, the wayfinder signs and kiosks are one of several initiatives planned by the Joint Task Force as part of Warren’s broader revitalization efforts.
Installation of the wayfinder signs and kiosks is expected to begin this spring.
For more information on the wayfinder signs and kiosks, visit here.