McGaw YMCA is set to begin new interior signage installations, including the “Emerson Street Walkway,” honoring the legacy of the historic Emerson Street YMCA.  EVANSTON, IL. — McGaw YMCA is excited to announce that installation of interior signage for its Signage & Wayfinding project will begin in October. This marks a significant milestone in the Y’s ongoing efforts to streamline navigation within and around the 1000 Grove Street building.  During this phase, surfaces will be prepped for the installation of the first round of large-format wayfinding graphics in key areas. Permanent ADA-compliant room signs and directories will then be installed throughout the building, except on the Men’s Residence floors and Level 2 in that wing due to the anticipated renovation of the residence. Learn more about the installation phase.  Emerson Street Walkway  A key highlight of the interior phase is the naming of the main walkway that leads from the […]

We’re excited to share that the installation of interior signage and wayfinding graphics will begin shortly. This is a key milestone in our Signage & Wayfinding project, aimed at improving navigation within and around the 1000 Grove Street building. Here’s what you can expect during this phase: Wall and door surfaces in key areas will be prepped and painted, followed by the installation of the first set of large-format wayfinding graphics. Please note that not all areas on every floor will receive new graphics during this initial installation, but work will continue until all member-serving spaces are completed. Temporary signs will be placed in certain locations as we test messaging. We’ve adopted consistent names for amenities, entrances, and parking lots. This common language will improve accessibility, simplify directions, and support more flexible use of spaces. View the list. We’ll provide updated maps to showcase our enhanced color-coding system and streamlined