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and the Buncombe County Tour- ism Development Authority are be- ginning to unveil signage in North Buncombe that will be used to di- rect tourists and others to points throughout the county. Signs in Weaverville point traffic
toward the Vance Birthplace State Historic Site, Weaverville Town Hall and Main Street Nature Park. Te back of the North Buncombe signs show an iconic image from the area, such as the Main Street Clock in Weaverville. “As a world-class travel destina-
tion, we share the Asheville area with more than 2.9 million overnight lei- sure visitors each year. Te wayfind- ing program is a tool to further our economic vitality by leveraging and showcasing the attributes that this community has worked so hard to develop, enhance and protect,” said BCTDA Chair Ron Storto who is also the VP of Hospitality Develop- ment at Biltmore Farms Hotels. More than 300 sign elements will
be installed throughout Buncombe County when the project is com- plete, directing visitors and resi- dents alike to nearly 90 attractions, public spaces, historic sites and des- tinations. Installation is expected to be completed by spring. Total cost of the program in-
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cluding design, master plan, sign fabrication and materials, as well as installation is more than $1.8 million. Te City of Asheville and Buncombe County each contrib- uted $75,000 and $25,000 respec- tively to the design and master plan along with smaller financial contri- butions from the towns of Weaver- ville, Woodfin, Montreat and Black
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for sign fabrication and installa- tion costs for the project through its Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF), including a commit- ment of $150,000 for the long-term maintenance of the wayfinding pro- gram. Te comprehensive signage pro-
26 pedestrian signs; 40 parking identification signs, banners and garage entrance/exit signs; 10 gate- way/district identification signs; 13 three-sided information kiosks with maps and interpretation pan- els including one in Woodfin and Weaverville; and three gateway and district monuments.
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