The City of Richmond is getting closer to completing its long-term Wayfinding Strategy, which will help residents and visitors navigate through Richmond with ease—by foot, on wheels or via public transit. The draft Community Wayfinding Strategy is now ready, and the public is invited to learn more and provide feedback from now until Wednesday, December 18.
“The draft Community Wayfinding Strategy, including its guiding principles, strategic recommendations and the design framework, was created based on valuable public feedback,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We are now asking the Richmond community to provide their feedback on the draft Strategy to help shape this important work that will benefit everyone who lives in Richmond and those who come to visit, for many years to come.”
Wayfinding connects people to their surroundings and helps them find their way—for example, through directional signage and visual landmarks. Wayfinding can also highlight attractions, places of special interest and the best routes for moving through the city.
Having a Community Wayfinding Strategy means that future wayfinding in Richmond will be visually consistent, will contribute to pride in our community, and will meet accessibility standards, ensuring that wayfinding is for everyone.
The public can participate in the following ways:
- Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/Richmond-wayfinding to learn more, ask questions and complete the online survey.
- Request a printed survey by emailing economicdev@richmond.ca or calling 604 276 4103.
- The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
The input from this public engagement will inform the final Community Wayfinding Strategy, including the framework to roll out the strategy for future wayfinding over the coming years. The final Strategy is anticipated to be completed in late winter 2025.
For more information, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca or contact the City of Richmond Economic Development Office at economicdev@richmond.ca.