The City of Barrie is working to improve the city’s wayfinding system.
It includes signage and similar directional tools that help residents and visitors identify where they are, find what they are looking for, and confirm they have arrived at their desired destination.
Phase one of the project focuses on the downtown and waterfront areas, and it will form the template for a city-wide design for tourism destinations throughout the city.
As part of the project, The City is asking residents to provide feedback about their experience navigating Barrie’s downtown and waterfront using the existing signage to find parking and access specific destinations. Feedback will be used to inform phase one of the City’s Wayfinding Strategy.
The goal of phase one of the Wayfinding Strategy is to develop a wayfinding system that will direct visitors and locals using all forms of transportation to the downtown Barrie area and its attractions, including public parking, institutions and parks, as well as to help them navigate through the downtown and waterfront to easily find specific destinations.
Residents are encouraged to provide their feedback through an online survey available by clicking here and the deadline for feedback is Thursday, April 14.
Have your say to improve wayfinding signs in #Barrie: https://t.co/f96KCBqFyC. Wayfinding is signage & directional tools that help you identify where you are, find what you are looking for, & confirm you have arrived at your destination. Press release: https://t.co/iULZs0stnF pic.twitter.com/t7nfHj7Jv9
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) March 16, 2022