Downtown and Uptown Wayfinding

The City of Cincinnati's Department of Transportation and Engineering is seeking professional consulting services to assess the City's 20-year-old wayfinding system and provide a comprehensive wayfinding program serving Downtown and Uptown. The selected consultant will perform a thorough audit and analysis of existing conditions, community/stakeholder engagement, concept design, technology integration, and provide an executive summary report with recommendations. The scope of work includes developing a fully coordinated Phase 1: Downtown and Uptown Wayfinding Signage Conceptual Masterplan and Recommendations. Key objectives include creating a best-in-class arrival experience, developing a strategic framework for a fully integrated physical and digital wayfinding system, and recommending advanced technology and inclusive design solutions. Some key points to consider: • The City is seeking a consultant with proven expertise in urban wayfinding, civic branding, stakeholder and community engagement, and wayfinding technology integration. • The selected consultant will be expected to work cooperatively with all stakeholders and City, State, and Federal agencies as required. • The project includes a thorough audit and analysis of existing conditions, community/stakeholder engagement, concept design, technology integration, and an executive summary report with recommendations. • The City is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires the consultant to ensure that all system components are designed to accommodate users of all abilities.