Pride of Place

Thumbnail : New metal pole informative signage : Click image to enlarge

To compliment the many themed beds, parklands, green belts, city streets and pathways, tourist sites and buildings; CV One, English Landscapes and Coventry Council ensure that there is always well maintained, sensible, well positioned and informative signage, street furniture and artistic devices such as statues, freshly laid pavement or sustainable development for the public to use. Examples of this are the new metal pole signs erected around the city centre, to sit alongside the more traditional signs from Medieval Coventry. As well as these we have roundabout signage, sponsored by the Bloom campaign and local business offering support, each decorated with a new theme or style. We have clean and well maintained fountains and landmarks, new steel benches and litter bins in Ironmonger Row, bus shelter poster sites, car park posters carrying the Bloom campaign message and train station welcome signs.

Thumbnail : Coventry University campus : Click image to enlarge

We also make sure that there is adequate signage in and around important tourist locations, such as Coventry Cathedral and University Square, amongst the hard landscaping of the Herbert's multi million pound transformation and the Olive trees and spiky cordylines around the University campus. There are billboards that we keep free from overhanging trees and weeds, new fences and panels being erected in Hales Street in the city centre, new turf being laid down to accommodate new build in this areas as well, along with Cathedral Lanes Shopping centre, Priory Place and the phoenix quarter, all receiving a fresh, clean look through the purchase of new street furniture. There are also several planter boxes around the centre of Coventry, and surrounding the busy ringroad and islands at its junctions. Full of marigolds, petunias, pansies in winter and daffodils in spring, these boxes provide year round colour and vibrancy for the local businesses in the area. They are also used for sponsorship and signage, of which we have purchased several new poster sites in 2010.

Thumbnail : The Canal Basin archway - new steel bridge : Click image to enlarge

The canal basin archway, brand new steel bridge over Junction 8 of the ring road and Belgrade Plaza enhancements are all part of the continuing progression of Coventry’s goal of maintaining a well lit, clean and healthy environment for all. Ironmonger Square in the heart of the city is currently undergoing a multimillion pound transformation, the work on the public square started last October and is due for completion later this year.

Thumbnail : Fingerpost signage : Click image to enlarge

The city has welcomed a fingerpost signage scheme which is clear and modern whilst maintaining a historical feel. These signs are vital additions to the city centre as they give readily accessible and clear directions to the thousands of tourists who visit the city each year.

Thumbnail : Severn Trent - New headquarters : Click image to enlarge

Severn Trent has also completed work on its new headquarters between Junction 5 and 6 of the ring road, creating new jobs and providing a clean and pleasant picturesque city skyline with its white modern brick and glass windows.
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