Tempe’s park monuments are nearing the end of their repairable lives, with many showing severe wear and tear. It’s now time to start the process of exploring what new signs could look like, and the city is seeking resident feedback on proposed designs.
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Tempe seeks feedback on parks monument signage
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Tempe’s park monuments are nearing the end of their repairable lives, with many showing severe wear and tear. It’s now time to start the process of exploring what new signs could look like, and the city is seeking resident feedback on proposed designs.
Over the last nearly 40 years, parks staff has cared for and maintained the monuments that mark every park, park facility and golf course. Proposed design options aim to reflect the community while using materials that can be easily cleaned and maintained for decades to come, according to a news release.
Concrete has a specific lifecycle, especially when it comes to outdoor signage that is exposed to the elements and decades of wear and tear. The current signs were meant to last about 30 to 35 years, and the city regularly repairs, repaints and fills cracks as needed. As with all projects, the city plans and budgets for repairs and replacement based on the planned life cycle.
View the current proposed designs and submit feedback through Nov. 30 at tempe.gov/forum. The survey results will help shape next steps for design, budget and timeline for the project.
