FIND YOUR WAY IN BROOKLYN

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN WAYFINDING SIGNS UNVEILED 

The MetroTech Business Improvement District (BID), together with Borough President Marty Markowitz, announced the initial deployment of the Downtown Brooklyn Wayfinding Sign System. 

The first two signs of a seventy-eight (78) sign system were unveiled in front of 209 Joralemon Street and off the Northwest corner of Adams Street (Brooklyn Bridge Boulevard) and Joralemon Street. 

This pedestrian-friendly system consisting of 45 kiosks containing maps and locations of key destinations in Downtown Brooklyn, together with 33 directional signs, will be installed over the next few months, in a large area of Downtown Brooklyn from Fort Greene to DUMBO. The signs recognize twelve unique "neighborhoods" in Downtown Brooklyn and contain a wealth of information, including important local destinations, directions, historic and cultural anecdotes and subway locations. The design and content was reviewed and contributed to by many of the neighborhood associations and institutions located in Downtown Brooklyn and approvals were granted by Community Board #2, the Department of Transportation, the Landmarks Commission and the Public Design Commission.  

Borough President Marty Markowitz stated, "Brooklyn has always been 'on the map,' but with so much to see and do here, sometimes we need a little help getting from point A to point B. I was thrilled to lend the expertise of my office and support to these colorful and informative kiosks and directional signs, which will guide pedestrians from Fort Greene to DUMBO, from our historic landmarks to hippest hot spots, from Brooklyn Bridge Park to BAM. Kudos to the MetroTech BID and Mike Weiss, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and their partners for ensuring that all sidewalks lead to Downtown Brooklyn!"

Michael Weiss, Executive Director of the MetroTech BID, which was the lead agency for the design and implementation of the system said, "This strikingly unique system of map directories and directional signs will further enhance all of the hard work that has been done to put Brooklyn, and Downtown Brooklyn, in particular, in the forefront of vibrant urban centers in the country." It will fill a much needed void in attracting tourists and other visitors to the fantastic array of special facilities and sites in our Downtown, making it more pedestrian-friendly.

New York City Economic Development Corporation facilitated a $1.4 million funding agreement to help underwrite the project.

Also attending the ceremony were Victoria Aviles, president of the MetroTech BID; David Gibson, principal of Two Twelve Associates; and members of the civic and neighborhood associations who participated in the design process.

The signs were designed by Two Twelve Associates, and fabrication and installation will be done by Design Communications LTD.