When you move through Raleigh—whether by car, bike, or on foot—what feels like it's missing or unclear in terms of signs, guidance, or how people find their way around?

Neighborhood Identity & Landmarks
64%
Clarity Around Destinations & Amenities
50%
Pedestrian-Friendly Guidance
48%
Historical or Cultural Context
44%
Bike Navigation & Safety Info
38%
Transit Connections & Schedules
32%
Multilingual or Accessible Signage
28%
Other (please describe)
8%
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On the map below, mark up to three locations you feel would be good spots for wayfinding signage to help people find their way around.

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What types of public art, signage, or community experiences would you like to see more of in downtown Raleigh? What kinds of behaviors or values would you like to see encouraged through these elements? Select all that apply.

Interactive & Playful Experiences
82%
Green & Mindful Interventions
79%
Celebration of Culture & Creativity
67%
Accessible Design with Universal Appeal
52%
Civic Pride & Community Action
48%
Reflective & Storytelling Spaces
27%
Other (please describe)
3%
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What hidden stories, spaces, or local assets in downtown Raleigh do you think deserve more visibility? What would you love to see highlighted through public art or signage? Select all that apply.

Nature & Green Spaces
73%
Neighborhoods & Architecture
70%
Cultural Histories & Storytelling
61%
Museums & Cultural Centers
61%
Local Traditions
42%
Shops & Restaurants
36%
Community Voices & Everyday Life
33%
Transportation Hubs
30%
Parking
24%
Other (please describe)
6%
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Are there specific colors, styles, or artistic elements that you resonate with?

Bright
65%
Nature
61%
Organic
48%
Patterned
32%
Inspirational
32%
Abstract
32%
Historic
29%
Geometric
26%
Futuristic
19%
Realistic
13%
Other (please describe)
6%
Muted
3%
Closed to responses | 31 Responses

Are there native NC flora and fauna would you like to see highlighted in wayfinding public artwork?

Trees & Forest Plants (e.g. longleaf pine, red maple, dogwood, American beech, mountain laurel)
75%
Birds of North Carolina (e.g. cardinal, red-tailed hawk, barred owl, woodpeckers, herons)
75%
Wildflowers & Pollinator Plants (e.g. black-eyed Susan, milkweed, goldenrod, native azaleas)
72%
Insects & Pollinators (e.g. monarch butterflies, honeybees, luna moths, fireflies, dragonflies)
56%
Native Grasses & Wetland Plants (e.g. switchgrass, cattails, sedges, pitcher plants)
41%
Reptiles, Amphibians & Aquatic Life (e.g. box turtles, tree frogs, salamanders, crayfish, river mussels)
34%
Mammals & Land Creatures (e.g. white-tailed deer, foxes, rabbits, raccoons, bats)
31%
Other (please describe)
3%
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Contact Information

You are our neighbor and a stakeholder in this project! If you would like us to reach out to you about future meetings and for additional feedback, you can type your email or phone number below:

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Thank you for your input!

Your comments are important and will help the public artists understand what residents value and want to see for wayfinding in downtown Raleigh.

 

If you have questions about the project, or would like a project team member to meet with you or a group you represent, please contact Public Art Community Engagement Coordinator, Julia Whitfield, at (984) 284-3133 or julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov

Visit the project website at https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/public-art/wayfinding-artist-residence for more information.