Municipal
Connecting communities
The way people move through a city tells a larger story. Well-connected communities are places where commercial centres thrive, public transit integrates seamlessly with active transport, and access to nature exists alongside vibrant urban life. These are places where people can access essential services, residents feel a sense of belonging, and visitors keep coming back.
We design wayfinding systems that increase access and strengthen pride of place.
Cygnus partners with municipalities and regions to understand how wayfinding and placemaking can improve economic growth, inclusion, and community identity. Through client partnerships and four decades of national experience, we approach wayfinding as an investment that strengthens communities, supports civic services, and adapts as they evolve. Together, we align strategy, design, and implementation to deliver systems that support residents, businesses, and public services over the long term.
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OUR PARTNERSHIPS
Testimonials
We're very appreciative with the teams willingness to spend four days in Revelstoke engaging with our residents and City Hall to gain the insights to inform their work. They've met our deadlines and requests promptly and professionally. We're very happy with the results and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cygnus for similar projects.
Ingrid Bron
Director of Community Economic Development, City of Revelstoke
Cygnus provided excellent design services and technical advice on our Waterloo Park Wayfinding Signage project. They are experienced consultants who were thorough and responsive throughout the project. I highly recommend them.
Kelly Harrington
Landscape Technologist, City of Waterloo
Cygnus developed a unique and highly functional program that is a true compliment to the surrounding landscape. They played a vital role in the master planning and development of sign types, ensured the elements effectively communicate the RiverWalk brand, and created a strong sense of identity within the space.
Neil P. MacKimmie
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
Our experience working with Cygnus has been very positive. Not only did their team spend four days in Quesnel observing, researching and facilitating engagement workshops... they also audited our City's wayfinding in -22C during February, strategized unique placemaking opportunities... and made a number of return trips.
Amy Reid
Economic Development Officer, City of Quesnel
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Our National Experience
Trusted by municipalities and park authorities to create wayfinding systems that serve local communities and enhance the experience for visitors.
| Project | Year |
|---|---|
| City of Delta | 2025 |
| District of Clearwater | 2024 |
| City of Barrie | 2022 |
| City of Colwood | 2022 |
| City of Port Moody | 2020 |
| City of Quesnel | 2018 |
| Vancouver Arbutus Greenway | 2018 |
Industry Leadership
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Andrew Thompstone is Cygnus' Principal-in-Charge for municipal projects, with experience from British Columbia to Ontario, and rural regions to major metropolitan centres.
