Planet Trek

Pasadena's Science and Art Showcased in a Community Solar System Scale Model

PHASE I: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PHASE II: ESTABLISH PRESENCE PHASE III: REMAINING PLANETS

1998 — 2008

Prepare for installation

2008 — 2010

Install Sun and Earth sites

2010 — 2015

Finish installation
Publish original concept;
Refine specifications;
Issue worldwide Request For Proposals;
Fund development of selected proposals;
Carry out juried artist selection;
Gain citywide acceptance, and support
from community members and leaders. 		Adjust system scale;
Obtain central Paseo Colorado location
      and sites on historic Garfield Ave. View Corridor;
Appear in Pasadena Arts Master Plan;
Retain expert fundraising consultant dedicated to Planet Trek.

Raise $220K and install Sun and Earth;
  (This captures the extraordinary opportunities at hand,
  establishes physical presence, sets scale in concrete, and
  forms tangible basis for Phase III.)

Develop plan to raise remainder of funding;

Raise remainder of $1.2M;
Install remaining sites;
Consider additional Planet Trek sites;
Develop activities for events, schools and businesses.

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