Sign Family - City of Alexandria

IK.1 Visitor Kiosk 

four sided 

INFORMATION 

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10'-1" 

3'-10"

5'-0" 8" 

2'-3" 

Typical View 

(same on all sides except for content) 

3D Study 

Illumination: Downward Illumination: Back lit 

objectives 


four sided 

• Provide orientation, events and interpretive content 

at key pedestrian nodes, transit centers, and bike trail 

entry points 

• Content panels to be modular, adaptable to wall 

mounting, and easily updated/changed out by city staff 

• Reinforce District Identity, which appears on “headers” 

• Create uniform, recognizable structure, city-wide, 

reinforcing City of Alexandria identity 

rationale 

Large scale kiosk provides for four individual panels of 

information in an elegant, civic structure. Panels are 

easily and inexpensively updated. 

location 

Located at key plaza spaces where the kiosk may be 

approached from all sides. 

content 

Sides A & C: Visitor maps (see page 32) 

Sides B & D: Historic interpretive panel, seasonal 

events, or public art. 

illumination 

Option 1: Lights concealed in the roof structure wash 

sign faces, as well as the ground, in a pool of welcoming 

light (recommended at Market Square). 

Option 2: Translucent plastic sign faces are internally 

illuminated, for maximum glow at night (recommended 

at Metro Stations). 

material 

Painted metal structure with stone base. Digitally 

printed graphics. 

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two sided 


8'-0" 

3'-7" 

INFORMATION

5'-0" 

2'-10" 

2'-3" 

INFORMATION 

Front View 

Back View 

(may be blank if installed in front of a wall) 

rationale 


two sided 

Smaller kiosk structure allows for two back-to-back 

panels of information. Panel artwork matches the size 

of the IK.1 panels in order to minimize artwork development 

expenses. 

location 

Located at secondary spaces where a major kiosk is 

deemed unnecessary or will not fit. May also be used 

as a single sided, freestanding alternative to IK.3. Typically 

located along bike trails, at transit centers, or at 

parking garages. 

content 

Side A: Map (see page 32) 

Side B (when used): Historic interpretive panel, seasonal 

events, or public art. 

material 

Painted metal with digitally printed graphics. 



wall mounted 

INFORMATION 


1'-6" 6'-6" 

3'-0"

6'-6" 

5'-0" 

3'-0" 

2'-3" 

INFORMATION 

Front View 

rationale 


wall mounted 

An alternate kiosk structure, sized to match IK.2 but 

mounting directly to an existing wall. Panels are fully 

interchangeable with IK.2. 

location 

Typically located at parking garages. 

content 

Map (see page 32) 

materials 

Same as IK.2 


PD.1 Pedestrian Directional 

pointer 

Carlyle 

5 min walk to Federal Courthouse 

5 min walk to USPTO 

Old Town 

20 min walk to Waterfront 


12'-0" 

8'-0" minimun 

3'-7"

Carlyle 

5 min walk to Federal Courthouse 

5 min walk to USPTO 

Typical View 

(varies depending on direction blades point) 

Old Town 

20 min walk to Waterfront 

3D Study 

objectives 


pointer 

• Quickly orient and direct users when they arrive at 

confusing areas (off the city grid) 

• Provide international icons that broadly highlight area 

amenities 

rationale 

Double sided pointer sign provides a quick, “heads-up,” 

cant-miss orientation to visitors as they arrive on site. 

location 

Located at plaza spaces where pedestrians may begin 

their exploration on foot (transit stops, water taxi, 

motorcoach drop-offs, etc.) 

content 

Primary directional destination, with supplemental 

walking time information and amenity icons. 

material 

Painted metal with applied vinyl graphics. 



mini kiosk 

4'-0" 3'-3 1/4" 

1'-1" 

WALKING MAP LEGEND 

Information 

King Street Trolley Stop 

5-minute walk (¼ Mile) 

Shopping & Dining 

MetroRail Station 

Museum 

Park Park 

Public Parking 

Lodging 

Attraction Attraction 

Taxi Stand 

Bike Repairs 

Civic Civic Destination 

Bike Route 

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3'-3 1/4" 

1'-1" 


Information 





Museum 

Park Park 


Lodging 


Taxi Stand 

Bike Repairs 


Bike Route 

Front View 

(facing up street) 

Side 

(facing street) 


Information 





Museum 

Park Park 


Lodging 


Taxi Stand 

Bike Repairs 


Bike Route 

Back View 

(facing up street) 

F R A N K L IN S T 

H O O F F S R U N D R 

S A V O Y S T 

S PA T R IC K S T 

J O H N C A R LY L E S T 

G IB B O N S T 

H A M ILT O N L A 


S P IT T S T 

S F A IR F A X S T 

S L E E S T 

E IS E N H O W E R A V 

W O L F E S T 

E M E R S O N AV 

H O L L A N D L A 

W IL K E S S T 

S U N IO N S T 

R O U N D H O U S E L A 

B A L L E N G E R AV 

J A M IE S O N A V 

S A L F R E D S T 

N P IT T S T 

S R O Y A L S T 

P R IN C E S T 

D U K E S T 

S W E S T S T 

K IN G S T 

R E IN E K E R S L A 

N U N IO N S T 

N F AY E T T E S T 

C A M E R O N S T 

Q U E E N S T 

N R O Y A L S T 

P R IN C E S S S T 

B O Y L E S T 

N W E S T S T 

D E V E R S C T 

N P AT R IC K S T 

N A L F R E D S T 

N C O L U M B U S S T 

S C O L U M B U S S T 

S W A S H IN G T O N S T 

S S A IN T A S A P H S T 

N S A IN T A S A P H S T 

J E F F E R S O N C T 



S H E N R Y S T 


S T R A N D S T 

D U K E S T 


IR V IN G C T 

G E O R G E 'S L A 

S PA Y N E S T 

S F A Y E T T E S T 


Nannie J . 

Lee 

Center 

Potomac 

View / 

Windmill 

Hill 

Shipyard 

Park 

African 

American 

Heritage 

Park 

M A K E L E Y A L 

W A L E S A L 

C H E R R Y A L 

S W IF T S A L 

C O M M E R C E S T 

D IA G O N A L R D 

D A IN G E R F IE L D R D 

F AY E T T E A L 

S P E Y T O N S T 



E M E R S O N 'S A L 

R A M S AY A L 

D O W N H A M W Y 


D E C H A N TA L S T 

N W A S H IN G T O N S T 

R O S S A L 


C A M E R O N M E 

T H O M P S O N S A L 


P IT T M E 

R U S S E L L R D 

Sunset 

Mini Park 

King Street 

Hooff's 

Run Park 

& 

Greenway 

King 

Street 

Gardens 

H A R VA R D S T 

N P E Y T O N S T 

Washington 

Way 

Armory 

Tot Lot 

Market 

Square 

Roberdeau 

Point 

Old 

Park 

Lumley 

Dominion 

Waterfront Boat Club 

Park 


M U IR S C T 

S U N S E T D R 

C O M M O N W E A LT H AV 

C E D A R S T 

B U C H A N A N S T 

Fayette & 

Queen 

Park 

N H E N R Y S T 

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N F A IR F A X S T 

T O B A C C O Q Y 

Q U A Y S T 

B R O C K E T T S A L 

Y E A T O N A L 

N L E E S T 

C R O M L E Y A L 

D E L A N E Y C T 

E U IL L E S T 

W R O S E M O N T AV 

M O U N T V E R N O N A V 

H O P K IN S C T 

E R O S E M O N T AV 

E A R L S T 

N P AY N E S T 

C O O K S T 

O R O N O C O S T 

S U T E R S T 

W L IN D E N S T 

Metro 

Linear 

Park 


Torpedo 

Factory & 

City 

Founders 

Marina 

Park 

West's 

Point 

E L IN D E N S T 

P E N D L E T O N S T 

W M A P L E S T 

L IT T L E S T 

C O L E C R O F T C T 

T IV O L I P G 

E M A P L E S T 


Pendleton 

Park 

Interior 

Park 

Rowing 

Facility 

Wythe 

Street 

Plaza 

Oronoco 

Bay Park 

Side 

(facing sidewalk) 

W Y T H E S T 

3D Study 

objectives 


mini kiosk 

• Encourage a pedestrian/walking environment by 

providing optimally-placed and reassuring orientation 

along key walking corridors 

• Extend the wayfinding system from parking areas, 

transit nodes, trolley stops and bike paths 

• Provide detailed maps that highlight visitor amenities, 

attractions, public transit, and retail zones 

• Include areas for historical/cultural information 

• In Old Town, expand the pedestrian corridor beyond 

King Street onto cross streets and parallel streets; highlight 

retail/restaurant areas both on and off King Street 

rationale 

Four-sided information cabinet mounts to existing 

poles (Gadsby lights in Old Town), providing convenient 

wayfinding reinforcement periodically in areas of 

pedestrian concentration. 

location 

Located at key pedestrian “decision points” and periodically 

along pedestrian corridors. In Old Town, mini 

kiosks will be located at designated intersections along 

King Street, on opposite diagonal corners, to emphasize 

side street destinations/services. Several will also 

be located along Cameron and at waterfront parks. 

content 

Sides facing up & down the sidewalk: Maps and directional 

information 

Side facing away from street: Historic interpretive 

panel, seasonal events, or public art. 

Side facing street: Abstract image (so as not to encourage 

standing in the street to view) 

Trolley stop logo may be added to sign face at appropriate 

locations. 



a-frame 

Shopping 

Stabler− 

Leadbeater 

Apothecary 

Museum 

Old Presbyterian 

Meeting House 

City Hall 

King St 

15 BLOCKS 

Waterfront 

3 BLOCKS 

3'-6" 

2'-0" 


3'-6" 

2'-0" 

21” x 28” space may be 

subdivided as necessary 

to accommodate any 

number of businesses 

Front View 

rationale 


a-frame 

A-frame signs coordinate with the design character of 

the wayfinding program, and allow increased visibility 

for shopping and dining on side streets. Eligible businesses 

may partner together to apply for a group Aframe 

sign permit. Business owners are responsible for 

coordinating with other eligible businesses, fabricating 

and paying for the signs, and complying with city ordinance 

and guidelines administered by the Department 

of Planning and Zoning. 

locations 

Placed at street corners to direct to businesses on that 

street in approved location complying with ADA and 

pedestrian access. 

content and design 

Typeface, flourishes and arrows are standard to the 

wayfinding system and must be matched. “Shopping 

and Dining” message may change depending on which 

services are available on a given street. The live area in 

the center of the sign may be subdivided into strips to 

accommodate however many businesses will appear. 

material 

Solid painted black metal frame. Painted black metal 

sign panels of minimum thickness and stability per 

program requirements sufficient to keep the sign face 

rigid in the frame and to prevent tipping. 


BP.1 Shared-Use Path Directional 

1'-6" minimum 


6'-0" 

1'-4" 

MOUNT 

VERNON 

TRAIL

3'-9" 

2'-11 1/4" 6 3/4" 

1'-0" 

Mt. Vernon 

Trail to 

Points North 

Mt. Vernon 

Trail 

Alternate 

on Royal 

Street 

MOUNT 

VERNON 

TRAIL 

Front Views, showing alternate graphics layouts depending on content 

objectives 

BP.1 Shared-Use Path Directional 

• Clearly identify key bike trails as they enter Alexandria 

• Consolidate national trail symbols into cohesive graphic 

expression 

• Encourage exploration of Alexandria retail/dining by 

path users 

• Point out bike-related amenities and services 

• Coordinate trail signage and “brand” the paths, thereby 

presenting Alexandria as bike-friendly and encouraging 

visitation 

rationale 

Double sided directional sign is scaled for visibility by 

cyclists and other trail users. The header panel unifies 

trails into a single citywide system. 

locations 

Located along off-street multi-use trails throughout the 

city, at trailheads, key trail intersections, and transitions 

to on-street trails. 

content 

Multiple type grids allow for flexibility in information 

content. Typical content may: 

• Provide direction at confusing turns or breaks in the trail 

• Direct to amenities, attracting through-travelers to 

local services 

• Identify named trails, particularly those with multiple 

designations 

material 

Painted metal, applied vinyl and digitally printed 

graphics. 


IN Interpretive 

F R A N K L IN S T 

H O O F F S R U N D R 

S A V O Y S T 


S F A IR F A X S T 

J O H N C A R LY L E S T 

G IB B O N S T 

H A M ILT O N L A 


S L E E S T 

S W A S H IN G T O N S T 

S P IT T S T 

W O L F E S T 

H O L L A N D L A 


S S A IN T A S A P H S T 

S U N IO N S T 


S A L F R E D S T 

P R IN C E S T 

D U K E S T 

S W E S T S T 



Nannie J . 

Lee 

Center 


E IS E N H O W E R A V 

J E F F E R S O N C T 

Potomac 

View / 

Windmill 

Hill 



E M E R S O N AV 

S H E N R Y S T 


B A L L E N G E R AV 

S T R A N D S T 

G E O R G E 'S L A 

African 

American 

Heritage 

Park 


D U K E S T 


IR V IN G C T 

M A K E L E Y A L 

S R O Y A L S T 


K IN G S T 

R E IN E K E R S L A 

N P IT T S T 

D IA G O N A L R D 

D A IN G E R F IE L D R D 

S P E Y T O N S T 

N U N IO N S T 

D E C H A N TA L S T 

N F AY E T T E S T 


S U N S E T D R 

Q U E E N S T 

N R O Y A L S T 

N F A IR F A X S T 

N W E S T S T 

N H E N R Y S T 

S C O L U M B U S S T N C O L U M B U S S T 

W A L E S A L 



C H E R R Y A L 

S W IF T S A L 

F AY E T T E A L 

E M E R S O N 'S A L 

R A M S AY A L 

D O W N H A M W Y 


N W A S H IN G T O N S T 

Armory 

Tot Lot 

Market 

Square 

R O S S A L 


C A M E R O N M E 



P IT T M E 

R U S S E L L R D 

H A R VA R D S T 


Roberdeau 

Point 

Old Torpedo 

Park 

Factory & 

Lumley 

Dominion 

Waterfront Boat Club City 

Park 

Marina 

Shipyard 

Park 

Sunset 

Mini Park 

King Street 

Hooff's 

Run Park 

& 

Greenway 

King 

Street 

Gardens 

Washington 

Way 


C O M M O N W E A LT H AV 

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C E D A R S T 

B U C H A N A N S T 

N A L F R E D S T 

N L E E S T 

P R IN C E S S S T 

N P AY N E S T 

D E V E R S C T 

N P AT R IC K S T 

M U IR S C T 

Q U A Y S T 

B R O C K E T T S A L 

Y E A T O N A L 

C R O M L E Y A L 

D E L A N E Y C T 

N S A IN T A S A P H S T 

Founders 

Park 

E U IL L E S T 


Fayette & 

Queen 

Park 

B O Y L E S T 

W R O S E M O N T AV 

H O P K IN S C T 

T O B A C C O Q Y 

E R O S E M O N T AV 

C O O K S T 

E A R L S T 

O R O N O C O S T 

S U T E R S T 

W L IN D E N S T 


E L IN D E N S T 

P E N D L E T O N S T 

W M A P L E S T 

Metro 

Linear 

Park 

West's 

Point 

L IT T L E S T 

C O L E C R O F T C T 

T IV O L I P G 

E M A P L E S T 


Pendleton 

Park 

Interior 

Park 

W Y T H E S T 

Wythe 

Street 

Plaza 

Oronoco 

Bay Park 

Rowing 

Facility 

Standard size NPS-styled wayside tablets Panels for display in PD.2 Mini Kiosk signs Panels embedded in ground plane/sidewalks (sizes may vary) Panels for display in IK Visitor Kiosks 


Design palette for standard size NPS-styled wayside tablet (detail) 

objectives 

IN Interpretive 

• Provide a Citywide standard system for the presentation 

of detailed and engaging historical and cultural 

information 

• Relate the design palette to the overall City Wayfinding 

sign system, presenting an attractive, professional, and 

coordinated city image 

• Create a range of sign types that allow the sensitive 

placement and appropriate display of information in a 

wide range of contexts 

rationale 

The design palette for Interpretive signs represents a 

freshening of standards already in place to allow for 

phase-in over time. Templates have been developed 

for multiple applications including: 

• standard-sized National Park Service-style tablets 

• panels for display in PD.2 Mini Kiosk signs (see p 51) 

• panels for display in IK Visitor Kiosks (see p 43-47) 

• embedded in the ground plane/sidewalks (sizes may 

vary) 

locations 

Multiple configurations allow for use at a wide variety 

of sites as will be determined by the Office of Historic 

Alexandria. 

content 

Specific content will be developed by the Office of Historic 

Alexandria. The Alexandria Heritage Trail logo may 

appear to designate individual sites which are part of a 

larger network for which guide materials are available. 

material 

Panels: digitally printed graphics (DHPL, fiberglass or 

porcelain enamel). 

Ground plane sign: cast or etched metal.

Sign Family - City of Alexandria

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