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Starr Earthwork 2002 Starr Earthwork     Oct. 5, 2002 Final Celebration Updates News Coverage Peace Banners	The image below was taken in Stavanger Norway, July 2002.  AGA/Linde gas company has been a supporter of the WPI in Norway, Australia, and the USA.	Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Mapping the Starr Earthwork Design GPS

Starr Earthwork--Aerial Photo during late evening October 5, 2002
--Photo Credit Marc Rizzolo

Starr Earthwork--Latest Aerial Photo as of  late August 2002

Starr Earthwork--Latest Aerial Photo as of August 2002

Starr Earthwork--Initial Parameters: (see Aerial Map)

SITE:
Starr Earthwork 2002 will be located on 37 acres of Starr Commonwealth property located near Starr Commonwealth Road (26 Mile Rd) and I-94. The area is a large section of land with slight rolling hills, up to 6' elevation, and has been used to produce crops and is planted annually. The site has been documented using still photography and video. Aerial photographs have been obtained and conceptual models of the Starr Earthwork have been created.

DESIGN:
The actual design is yet to be determined, but should be initiated by November 2000 to resolve the final design by the end of the year 2001. However, using the list of possible components from the World Peace Installation Model, such components/motifs to include water, prairie, flowers, crops, labyrinth, sound, and community space. It has been determined that the USA site at Starr Commonwealth in Albion, Michigan will be an earthwork.

TIME-LINE:
Most aspects of the time-line for the Starr Earthwork have not been determined with absolute clarity. It has been determined that the Starr Earthwork will be planned, implemented and maintained during the fall 2001 through fall 2002.

MATERIALS:
See Design

PEOPLE:
The Albion community promises to be exceptionally receptive to the WPI goals and well engaged in the Starr Earthwork. Many community and educational programs are to be initiated during the 2000-2002 time-line.

LOGISTICS/OPERATIONS:
Other than using the collaborative possibility of the farmers who work the Starr Commonwealth properties, it has not yet been determined what equipment will be used. The logistical/operations recommendations from the WPIAR at Starr Commonwealth will be utilized.

TECHNOLOGY:
Both mechanical and technological equipment will be needed for the design and implementation of the Starr Earthwork. Much of the specific equipment will be determined after the design has been conceived and conceptual renderings have been completed.

INTERCULTURAL TEAMS:
Pending funding, the Starr Earthwork 2002 should form teams to develop portions of the earthwork utilizing Intercultural/Inter-educational/Inter-city Teams. Money should be earmarked to allow 3-5 team members (or more) from other WPI countries to include Internationals from Australia, Peoples Republic of China, Italy, Norway, and the USA.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:
A public relations committee will be formed whose charge is to determine the possibilities for publicity. Many groups should be included, such as community organizations, churches, schools, and peoples in all stages of the Starr Earthwork. Before, during and after the Starr Earthwork, the relations with the public will be addressed to share and promote World Peace and the "Oneness of Humankind."

FUNDING:
Funding for the Starr Earthwork should occur through applications to private foundations, donation, volunteerism and in-kind services. The WPI Authority should be responsible for contacting and identifying alignments with key state and national funding sources. Implementation of grant procedures should be reviewed to align them with prospective corporation/ foundation deadline dates.