[OMS_MANAGERS] Open Banners

[Oscar Hult]

Our discussions on the subject have always come down to "street clutter". Although we are talking about using banners in the public parking lots to call attention to them. They would just be blue or green and have a big "P" on them.
Oscar B. Hult
Executive Director
Albany Downtown Association
Albany Main Street Program
Albany Park Wise Program
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From: oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Carole Smith [carole at smithkittleson.com]
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 11:24 AM
To: Oregon Main Street program managers
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Open Banners

I am glad you ask this Earnest,

In Salem we are also talking about banners but are perplexed about which direction to go.  We see great banners in Corvallis and Portland advertising upcoming community events, and we also see many banners advertising the city (Welcome to Salem,etc) but we don't see many banners that are just pretty. Plain banners with nice design, color and movement and no words.  Is there a reason for that?

Also, our downtown has has dinky banners that are attached top and bottom so they don't flutter.  To me, one of the great things about banners is the movement.  Are there optimum sizes for banners based on the width of a road?  Any information about banners would be appreciated.

Carole

On Sep 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Junction City Microenterprise wrote:

Hello all,

We were wondering about Open Banners on your streets, have heard good reviews? Seems like most of the reasons for having them is to give an option for on street signage and keep other signs from becoming an annoyance? We were also concerned if you see them as street clutter? I am just looking for some information on how the banners have been received by booth community members and business owners? We are discussing this in committee. I thought some feedback from communities with the banners would be helpful.

Thank you for your time,

Earnest Jenkins
Economic Programs Development Specialist
Oregon Microenterprise Network (OMEN)
City of Junction City
Phone: 541.998.4767
175 West 7th Ave.
PO Box 250
Junction City OR 97448

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