The phrase “complete street” is often used by urban planners, politicians, and transportation engineers to describe streets designed to enable safe use and encourage access for all users, regardless of their mode of transportation…
Memorable streetscapes are the result of multiple design components working together to compliment the surrounding architecture and nature. Light posts are a unique component in this mix, as they serve as part of the aesthetic during daylight hours and provide the light required to achieve the desired nighttime visual design…
In the late 19th century, more than 500 cities in the United States were lighting their city streets with gas-burning lantern-style fixtures attached to poles. Many of these post-tops were open-air with no material encapsulating the flame, while others used glass panes in the traditional lantern style. As lighting source technology progressed As lighting source technology progressed through carbon arc, incandescent, high-pressure sodium to the light-emitting diodes that…
Picture the most basic, standard, bargain basement street signage option available. It is, essentially, the stop sign, speed limit sign, or the street name sign hoisted in place on a commodity steel post. Whether green, silver, or black, these U-channel posts with the spine of pre-punched holes meet the minimum requirements for traffic signage but offer little in the way of a finished aesthetic…
The U.S. Postal Service™ (USPS) served 160 million delivery points in 2019 and, on average, over 1 million new delivery points are added to the network every year. Due to the sheer volume managed, it is probably no surprise that adding new delivery stops to a route must be done carefully and in accordance with USPS guidelines…
When talking with customers about outdoor streetscape products, they often ask, “What type of finish does it have?” They ask this because, when shopping for streetlights, decorative signage, mailboxes, benches, and other important site amenities, buyers are seeking a solution that will look good for years. They need products that will resist color fading and retain their gloss, despite uninterrupted exposure to weather and the elements…
Imagine Main Street, Anytown, U.S.A. What do you see? Bustling, well-kept storefronts. Colorful, coordinated awnings. Swept sidewalks. Flowers. Kids racing around. Neighbors chatting on benches, waiting for a bus, or having coffee and people watching. While the specifics of Main Street may differ slightly from one imagination to the next, creating a Main Street experience requires the careful selection of streetscape products. …
If you’ve ever spent time in Eastern Europe, you may have noted the stark contrast in architectural style between cities that were razed and rebuilt by the Russians compared to those cities that were spared the tragic loss of character that could be found in the centuries-old neighborhood buildings. The utilitarian construction…
Street signs, whether they be in your local neighborhood or on the interstate, are important components of vehicular and pedestrian safety. The design, application, and technology behind these signs have changed significantly through the years…
