The new Sydney billboards that have left pedestrians ‘walking like a duck’ in single file | michaelkoziol
They were touted as a major update of central Sydney’s look and feel – new bus stops, billboards and bins to “modernise our streets” and provide significant advertising revenue for the city council.
The billboards – or “communication pylons”, as the City calls them – come from ASX-listed QMS Media, whichIn many cases, the signs replaced older phone booth-mounted advertising panels, which had been around for 20 years or more. In addition to commercial advertising, the new scrolling signs are also used for council messages about events, transport and emergencies.Michael Koziol
A new billboard outside the Adina Hotel in Crown Street, Surry Hills, has aggrieved property manager Darren O’Bryen, who said the sign obstructs guests alighting taxis and blocks the line of sight to nearby restaurants.Michael Koziol The City of Sydney said the new street furniture was functional and modern, and the advertising revenue helped fund the council’s capital works, social and environmental programs, while also keeping rates down.
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