St. Mary's Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) is an exceptional resource for current business
owners as well as people moving into the community who are
interested in starting or conducting business in and around
St. Marys. The DDA mission is to support and promote business
development in St. Marys, while preserving and enhancing
the natural beauty and historical significance of the area.
For more information about business development in St. Marys,
call 912.882.8111.
Please check out our
Downtown
Directory and
Midtown Directory where you can find information on local businesses.
Please visit the Economic Development Department's website at www.stmarysdda.com.
Camden County Wayfinding Draft Report
In September 2006, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the cities of Kingsland, Saint Marys, and Woodbine solicited proposals to plan a wayfinding system for the county and its municipalities. The wayfinding system was financed by a grant available to communities that have received the Signature Communities designation from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Signature Communities are selected based on their record of and potential for real, measurable achievement. Signature Communities are described by the agency as being “serious about improving local quality of life through effective planning, implementation, and taking a comprehensive approach to addressing community improvement issues.”
The wayfinding system is just such a project. Identified by the County as a key initiative in its comprehensive plan, the wayfinding system was the subject of a Signature Community grant application.
Wayfinding is the process by which one travels to a destination in an unfamiliar environment. A wayfinding system uses navigational elements to guide travelers, while simultaneously enhancing a municipality’s identity. Well-designed, well-placed signs create aesthetic harmony in a community and reinforce a positive sense of place for
visitors. In addition, a wayfinding system can:
-- help visitors and residents find their way
-- promote pedestrian friendly environment
-- reduce traffic congestion
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