New Detroit Signs: Opinions

**stinkytofu** · April-15-24, 11:09 AM

I like it how it is.

Don't even need the Old English D. Just straight, strong font...represents us. Strong, bold.

**mikeg19** · April-15-24, 11:51 AM

I think once everyone heard Detroit sign, they immediately conjured up images [[and some on social media) of the Hollywood sign. And once that was in their head's, anything less was going to be a big disappointment. Personally I think the sign is fine, but I do agree it should have been in a spot that was more approachable for social media types to take pics with it.

**MikeM** · April-16-24, 05:16 PM

Saw it last night for the first time. I like it.

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**Jimaz** · April-16-24, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by MikeM

Saw it last night for the first time. I like it.

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Yikes! That's bright!

Here's a nighttime video from WXYZ that doesn't show so much glare: VIDEO: 'Detroit' sign gets lit up at night for drivers.

It'll get noticed. That's for sure.

**401don** · April-17-24, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Jimaz

Yikes! That's bright!

Here's a nighttime video from WXYZ that doesn't show so much glare: VIDEO: 'Detroit' sign gets lit up at night for drivers.

It'll get noticed. That's for sure.

Wow. That is bright. They could have rotated different colors from D to T but that might drive people off the road.

**MikeM** · April-17-24, 11:39 AM

It wasn't as bright as it looks in the photo. My windshield was smeared with dead bugs which made the glare worse.

**canuck** · April-18-24, 06:15 AM

Only missing an "MI" so that drivers don’t mistake it for Detroit ME or Detroit TX.

Just thought I had to put in a negative comment to make me feel whole. Lol

**Jimaz** · April-18-24, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by canuck

Only missing an "MI" so that drivers don’t mistake it for Detroit ME or Detroit TX....

Or Detroit, Oregon or maybe a few more.

**jcole** · April-18-24, 07:50 AM

Detroit Lakes, MN

Originally Posted by Jimaz

Or Detroit, Oregon or maybe a few more.

**mikeg19** · April-18-24, 07:55 AM

Are the other signs being erected around town the same exact size/design/light up as this one? Or are they different?

**stasu1213** · April-19-24, 06:35 PM

It looks better lighted up at night. It has a greenish hue to it. Is it permanent or just temporal for the NFL Draft?

**Gistok** · April-19-24, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by mikeg19

Are the other signs being erected around town the same exact size/design/light up as this one? Or are they different?

From what I heard, other signs are supposed to be smaller. Not sure if that means the same individual cement posts with a letter on each one, or something requiring only 1 base. One will be at Moross Rd. along I-94 on the far east side, and another at 8 Mile Rd. along I-75. Probably one along I-75 in Melvindale to Detroit, and I-96 coming in from points westward.

**MikeM** · April-22-24, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Gistok

From what I heard, other signs are supposed to be smaller. Not sure if that means the same individual cement posts with a letter on each one, or something requiring only 1 base. One will be at Moross Rd. along I-94 on the far east side, and another at 8 Mile Rd. along I-75. Probably one along I-75 in Melvindale to Detroit, and I-96 coming in from points westward.