PARTNERS @ Solberg - News and Events: The Solberg Airport Community Design Contest

PARTNERS would like to gather public input on design ideas, landscape considerations, recreational activities, cultural or historical features, community centers, meeting areas, and educational opportunities. Submit your concept of a modern airport within a rural, historical context through report, posters, comparative photos, artwork, collage, case studies, or depict contrasting examples. Entries will be nominated for awards in different categories. Ideas submitted will be considered during design phase of airport improvements.

Solberg Airport has a rich history rich in aviation exploration, dramatic local history, recreation, agriculture, and community events such as the annual Balloon Festival. The Solberg family, part of the local Readington community for more than half a century, wants to tap community creativity and energy to "Solve the puzzle: What does a modern General Aviation Airport look like in a rural context that preserves Quality of Life?"

Rules:

Entry must be submitted by March 4^th, 2002 ^UPDATED!
Design incorporates aspects of modern General Aviation.
Design includes narrative on letter size paper.
Design can include a wall poster, artwork, photos or model.
There will be different categories for various age groups:

Up to 5^th grade
6-8^th grade
High school/Vo-tech
College
Adult
Community Group

Selections will be based on

Safety
Community context (noise, safety, information)
Cultural or historic context
Modern General Aviation features
Community Participation (team or group entry)
Creativity
Completeness/Consistency
Property Values
Meets Local and Aviation Regulations

Entries will then be submitted to Local and County Planning boards, NJDOT, and related organizations.
Submit entry with completed application form and $10 entry fee.
PARTNERS panel will judge entries.
PARTNERS encourages participation with local schools, corporate sponsors, and community groups. Please contact us for further details.

Contact PARTNERS @ Solberg via our web site at www.Partners-Solberg.org, by email at Contact@Partners-Solberg.org or through Solberg Airport at 908-534-4000.

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