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VALUE PROPOSITION I 5. REVENUE STREAMS 53
1. Research I 5.1 Gallery Admissions and Memberships 53
2. Monitoring II 5.2 Educational and Citizen Science Programs 55
3. Education III 5.3 Research and Teaching Rentals 57
4. Protection IV 5.4 Summits, Conferences, and Retreats 58
5. Economics V 5.5 Events and Exhibitions 60
6. Culture VI 5.6 Nature Tours 60
7. Connections VII 5.7 Vacation Packages 61
8. Confluence VIII 5.8 Restaurant, Café, and Gift Shop 62

1.THE NEED FOR PODS 1 6. THE PODS TEAM 64

1.1 Research – In Search of Discovery 1 6.1 Advisory Council 64
1.2 Monitoring – Long-Term Trends 3 6.2 Partners 65
1.3 Education – Hope for the Future 4 6.3 Executive Director 66
1.4 Protection – Conservation and Enhancement 5 6.4 Board 68
1.5 Economics – The Value of Nature 6 6.5 Staff 71
1.6 Culture – History and Heritage 7 6.6 The Brains Behind PODS 75
1.7 Connections – Awakening the Power of Nature 8 6.7 Volunteers 77
1.8 Confluence – Art and Science as One 9 6.8 PODS Personnel 79

2. WHAT MAKES PODS SPECIAL? 10 7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 80
2.1 The Perfect Location 13 7.1 Fundraising Strategy 80
2.2 Unique and Innovative Design 16 7.2 Marketing Strategy 85
2.3 Demonstrated Experience and Support 18 7.3 Public Relations and Outreach 88
2.4 Economic Sustainability 19 7.4 Construction Stages 93
2.5 Cultural Engagement 20 7.5 Program Development 95
2.6 Local Perspective 21 7.6 PODS Operational Model 96
2.7 Confluence of Arts and Sciences 23 7.7 Construction Budget 98
2.8 A Great Partnership Opportunity 23 7.8 Operating Financials 99

3. THE PODS FACILITIES 23 8. RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES 101
3.1 Design and Green Building Features 24 8.1 Accommodation Capacity 101
3.2 Public Galleries 28 8.2 Boat Moorage 102
3.3 Research and Teaching Facilities 36 8.3 Traffic 103
3.4 Auditorium 37 8.4 Cultural Concerns 104
3.5 Restaurant and Café 38 8.5 Light and Noise Pollution 104
3.6 Book Store and Gift Shop 38 8.6 Competition 105
3.7 Transportation Amenities 39 8.7 Environmental Concerns 107
3.8 Environmental Protection Unit 42 8.8 Permits and Leases 109

4. PODS PROGRAMS 42 APPENDICES 110
4.1 Research – In Search of Discovery 43 PODS Strategies and Objectives 111
4.2 Monitoring – Long-Term Trends 45
4.3 Education – Hope for the Future 46
4.4 Protection – Conservation and Enhancement 49
4.5 Economics – The Value of Nature 50
4.6 Culture – History and Heritage 51
4.7 Connections – Awakening the Power of Nature 52
4.8 Confluence – Art and Science as One 53