Wayfinding Plan Visioning Workshop

The Town of Wake Forest is about to begin the process of developing a comprehensive wayfinding plan, and we want your input. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Town will host a virtual visioning workshop at 6 p.m. The one-hour session will give residents, business owners, and stakeholders the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on the design of Wake Forest’s new wayfinding system, which will help people find their way around town and encourage visitors to discover local attractions and community assets.

Anyone wishing to participate should register at https://engagewakeforest.org/wayfinding-plan. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the virtual workshop.

Wake Forest has hired MERJE (West Chester, PA) to develop its wayfinding plan. MERJE is a nationally recognized design firm with specific expertise in Community Wayfinding. The company has worked with more than 90 communities of all sizes and aspirations in the development of similar regional programs, including Asheville, Durham, Cary, and Greenville – to name a few.

Tuesday’s session will include a brief presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session where participants will have the opportunity to submit questions and share suggestions. Town staff and representatives from MERJE will be on hand to respond to inquiries and gather public input.  

In anticipation of Tuesday’s meeting, residents are invited to visit https://engagewakeforest.org/wayfinding-plan and respond to the following questions: 1) What makes Wake Forest different, unique, and special? 2) What are the wayfinding obstacles visitors encounter when they arrive or travel throughout Wake Forest?

For more information, email Communications & Public Affairs Director Bill Crabtree at 919-435-9421 or [email protected].