The new signage incorporates the new city logo and brand, designed by Buzz Bizzell, of North Carolina. The signs have a distinctive raised "Northville" above a swirl pattern, creating a layered effect with the word welcome at the bottom right-hand corner. The colors are lime green and shades of light and medium brown, interspersed with gray. The signs are reflective so they can be seen in the dark, and are constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials, officials said.
ASI Signage of Troy constructed and installed the new signs which replace weathered wooden signs that were dated and in poor repair. The cost of the project was approximately $100,000.
New signs have been installed at Randolph and Eight Mile, and Center and Eight Mile, and on the south side at Center and Seven Mile, and S. Main near the waterwheel. In total, six large welcome signs and 11 city limit signs will be installed. The signs are either pedestal mounted on a brick base or pole mounted. Large signs will be placed at city hall, including new signs for the police department and fire department, and at the city yards on Doheny.
The pedestal signs will be landscaped in the future with a design and plantings by members of the Northville Beautification Commission.
