I’m at a loss here. How does this sign/trail marker “lack uniqueness or cultural meaning”? It is definitely permanent as it has been around since the urban trail was established in 2016. Additionally, another sign/trail marker along the same trail was already accepted (see below). I am considering appealing this decision but I’m hoping to get some insight as to why this nomination was rejected. Any advice/tips would be appreciated, because I was under the impression that this would be easily approved by reviewers.
If you really need the pokestop, you should appeal. If not, just resubmit. You just got a bad batch of reviewers. Happens from time to time.
I haven’t seen signs like that before. Some reviewers might think they are voting on the signs and not the trail. You’ve got good citations as to the trail existing.
Resubmitting might work, I find that if you use an upgrade it will go to a broader set of reviewers and you might have more success.
These are more common in the US, especially to encourage sightseeing.
@TeamAquaJM Some issues I see with the business district trail sign and the Young’s Hill sign is that Young’s Hill doesn’t have graffiti on it, and with Young’s Hill, you’re going to stop at more interesting places, like squares, parks, and the beach. A business district usually isn’t a great place to explore, as is a DMV, or RMV in tnis case.
You may want to highlight some of the interesting places to shop/eat in the business district, instead of saying it’s a mixed use building area. As for the graffiti, I’d try asking whoever’s in charge of the trail if the sign could be either cleaned, or if it can be replaced.