URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A logo that started out as a creation from a City of Urbana staff member has grown into a symbol of community pride.

After popular demand, the City of Urbana has launched an official line of gear available for purchase to the public.

The line of gear has t-shirts for adults and youth, hoodies, hats, and more. A release from the city shared that the collection is designed in-house, printed locally, and made to celebrate the people and spirit of Urbana.

The city also shared that it would not make any money from the sale of these items, and shared insight into the creation of the logo.

“The Urbana Welcome logo was born from a simple yet powerful idea: that everyone, no
matter their background, should feel seen, valued, and truly at home in our community,” the city said. “To reflect this, the word ‘welcome’ was translated into some of the languages of the many nationalities who call Urbana home and arranged into a heart-shaped word cloud with the City of Urbana logo at its center. Each word represents a culture, a story, and a neighbor, forming the heart of our city. The design is both literal and deeply symbolic, serving as a visual reminder that while Urbana welcomes in many languages, it speaks with one shared spirit of belonging.”

Merchandise can be purchased here.