McLean Community Banner Survey
McLean Community Banner Survey
McLean Community Members,
Fairfax County, in collaboration with its community revitalization partner McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC) and the Dranesville District Supervisor’s Office, is developing banner designs to identify and brand McLean. The plan is to deploy banners along Old Dominion Drive, Chain Bridge Road, Elm Street and Beverly Road with an initial phase focused on the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Chain Bridge Road.
McLean’s current visual identity is defined in part by its distinctive green-and-gold gateway signs and matching bus shelters. These elements, with green backgrounds and gold lettering or accents, help create a consistent and recognizable look throughout the downtown area.
As we consider introducing new street banners, we want to hear from you! Should the new banners reflect the existing style, or is it time for a fresh approach? We are also interested in your general impressions of the current signage and bus shelter styles.
Your input will help guide design decisions and ensure that any updates reflect the community’s preferences.
This short survey will only take a few minutes—thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Pictured Above: Existing McLean Gateway Sign and Bus Shelter
1. OPTIONAL: Please share your zip code.
2. What is your connection to McLean? Select all that apply.
3. Share three to five words you would use to describe McLean's identity.
4. How familiar are you with the existing green-and-gold McLean gateway signs and bus shelters?
5. How well do the current signage and bus shelter styles represent McLean's identity? If you'd like, explain your response in the comment box.
6. How important is it to you that new street banners visually align (not necessarily match) with the current green-and-gold gateway signs and bus shelters in McLean? If you'd like, explain your response in the comment box.
7. What role do you think banners should play in McLean's downtown? Select all that apply.
8. Would you support a two-part banner system, where: One banner stays fixed year-round as an "anchor" representing McLean's identity, and the second banner rotates seasonally or promotes community events?
9. If the anchor banners had a short phrase, motto, or theme, what would it say?
10. What visual themes or elements would you like to see reflected in new banner designs? Select up to three.
11. What kinds of seasonal or event-based messages should rotating banners include? Select all that apply.
12. Are there any other comments or suggestions that you would like to share regarding McLean banners, gateway signs and bus shelter styles?
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