THE COMPASS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
YOU ASKED FOR INSIGHTS. WOULD YOU ACCEPT HELP ON IMPROVING YOUR DRAWINGS?
Yes! Doodles are open doors that invite collaboration. It would take professionals in various disciplines of design to bring these designs to life.
WHAT OTHER HELP DO YOU NEED TO BRING THIS IDEA TO FRUITION?
I'd gratefully accept insights, contacts, funding, materials, or (wo)manpower related to:
1) Compass Point — Sourcing and pricing 3- to 5-feet wide, etched stones (as terrain varies, so might stone size).
2) Prototype Site — Securing prototype Compass Point sites to provide a live experience for potential collaborators and funders.
3) Trail Entries and Signage — Sourcing and pricing high-quality trails signs and "desert gateways."
4) Website and Media — A professionally-designed website, video, and radio spot.
5) App — If you've got an aptitude for it and a passion for this project, let me know!
6) Educational materials — Curriculum development covering the compassionate design of nature, our interrelationship with nature, and contemplative questions that promote the thriving of humans and habitat.
7) Grant Writing — Grant research, preparation, monitoring and reporting.
8) Introductions — I believe this concept will appeal to many Nevada stakeholders. As I don't know them all, introductions are encouraged!
HOW WILL TRAILS BE ACQUIRED AND PAID FOR?
If The Compass concept (or portions of) are accepted as part of the 1 October Memorial contest, Clark County would designate funding. The Compass is envisioned as a common good campaign that would invite the participation of local, state, and federal agencies as well as private landowners or managers. The Compass would not replace existing efforts. Rather it would create a "better together" umbrella campaign that will demonstrate a collaborative commitment of care and concern for the thriving of Southern Nevada's people (residents and tourists), its lands (habitat), its creatures (all inhabitants), and natural resources. It will nurture and reflect the internal compass of our communities.
HOW WILL THE COMPASS POINTS BE PAID FOR?
As with trail acquisition and trail enhancements, The Compass would be paid for by inviting collaboration and resources of local, state, and federal agencies along with support from foundations, not-for-profit agencies, corporations, small business, interest groups, educational institutions, and the general public. It is hoped that collaborators would include planning and payment for a Compass Point within their budgeting or funding strategies.
WHAT DOES EXPANSION TO RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBAN SITES FOR THE COMPASS MEAN?
The diverse habitats and history of the Las Vegas valley — and all of Nevada — are worth exploring. Creating Compass Points at venues like parks, educational institutions, health care facilities, event venues and various rural points of interest will bring greater understanding of the community and state we belong to. Creating a sense of belonging is integral to individual and community wellbeing.
IS THE COMPASS ENVISIONED AS 1 OCTOBER MEMORIAL IDEA?
Yes. The initial spark for The Compass came as a result of the 1 October tragedy, and all who responded to the hurt and suffering in love and light. The compassionate response was a testimony to the internal compass of individuals, our community, country and global friends. As the idea for The Compass was conceived on a trail overlooking the valley (my place of healing), this concept recognizes that our deserts also need our compassionate response.
HOW WILL THE COMPASS BE SPEARHEADED?
The Compass is imagined as a public good campaign and initially imagined to be a response to the 1 October tragedy. Thus, these ideas, will be submitted to the 1 October contest by late October. If you have received a link to this site, your constructive criticisms are welcomed.
WILL THERE BE COMPASS EVENTS?
Yes, as a common good campaign, events, contests, and other forms of engagement are anticipated. Some events might be hosted by The Compass while most are imagined as be organized and implemented as third party events.