Community Gateways

COMMUNITY GATEWAYS

Community gateways are located at the outer edge of the municipality or district. Often these gateways are located directly at the boundary line but occasionally they can be located at a more convenient or practical physical location where a large sign can be placed.

The Entrance to the Community The selected locations are critical to announce to visitors that they have officially arrived in the community. These gateway signs help visitors especially to understand that they have officially arrived in your community which instills a positive first impression. For residents, gateway signs can reinforce the community brand and generate community pride.

Scale and Design Because gateway signs are located along roadways that often have high speed limits, the signs need to be relatively large and visually loud. Therefore a sign might be 6 to 8 ft tall and wide or larger in order to create this first impression.

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Image Credit: Michelle Waters for BHRC

CASE STUDY: LOGAN WOODEN GATES

Dating back to 1939, the Logan Gates were constructed to announce the entrance to the community and its key location as the gateway to the Hocking Hills Region. The gates were recently restored through a project sponsored by the Logan High School Class of 1954. The scale of the gates is very large in order to create a strong first impression and sense of arrival in the community. The masonry piers provide a sense of permanence and strength.

Image: Michelle Waters for BHRC