A thriving downtown area, the RiverWalk serves as
the center for many of Milwaukee's
most famous festivals. Downtown residents, employees and visitors use
the three-mile-long walkways on either side of the Milwaukee River
to get to restaurants, performing arts centers, parks and nightclubs.
Along the way, they're
treated to historical facts about the city and sculptural displays.
To help pedestrians and boaters easily navigate the
pathway, Corbin developed wayfinding
logic that pulls together all the sign types into a cohesive system.
Boundary markers on surrounding roadways lead drivers and pedestrians
to the route, while kiosks provide information at key entrance points.
Directional signs point the way to major destinations. Regulatory signs
politely define rules governing mooring, skating and waterway access.
Corbin worked with the City of Milwaukee, the RiverWalk
District, local business leaders, architects and designers to develop
the system's information and visual components through
a wayfinding master planning process. The result is a clearly defined
urban brand that informs and directs visitors all along the river.