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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Open house held as Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan nears completion
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tri-Cities Airport staff hosted an open house meeting as they near the completion of their master plan that will help shape the future of the airport for the next 20 years. The Tri-Cities Airport Master Plan project has been taking place for the last two years. Consulting firm Atkins Realis was hired by The Tri-Cities Airport to help make this master plan a reality. Gavin Fahnestock, director of aviation planning with Atkins Realis, said the process started with forecasts of what they anticipate the airport needing throughout the next 20 years. 'And so the master plan identifies what we have today, where we're going into the future, and then comes up with a plan on how to accommodate that and what development would be necessary to accommodate that as well,' Fahnestock said. Instead of focusing on attracting new airline services to the Tri-Cities, the master plan takes into account what would need to change at the airport to accommodate that growth. 'So if the airport were to gain a new airline, or if they were to gain new routes to different destinations, what would the impact on the airport be? You know, how many additional passengers would be coming through and what kind of impacts to the parking would that have on the airport, on the terminal facility. How can we accommodate those different types of aircraft on the air side as well?' At the open house, three different airport development alternative plans were shown and then the preferred alternative plan that was chosen throughout the process. That preferred alternative will serve as the blueprint for the future of the Tri-Cities Airport. 'Some of the more major development items that we have identified for the Tri-Cities Airport include growth in the terminal building. The current terminal building is very congested and actually doesn't meet the demand that it has today.' Fahnestock said expanding the terminal building will help accommodate additional airlines. Therefore, they would change the crosswind runway. 'But it [the crosswind runway] would actually go away. And then in the future be replaced with a parallel runway. A parallel runway would provide a lot more efficiency at the airport, a lot more capacity at the airport, and would get rid of that conflict with the two runways, which really has an impact on the ability for multiple aircraft to be using the two different facilities at the same time.' Fahnestock said the aerospace park on the south side of the airport is also a huge opportunity for development in the master plan. 'That kind of development can include anything from personal hangars, corporate hangars, maintenance and repair facilities, cargo facilities, or other industrial kind of development as well.' Although the preferred alternative development is the current chosen road map for the airport, it can continue to be changed and modified. Other factors such as environmental impact and revenue are also included in the master plan. Fahnestock said it's important to have this pan in place to meet the airport's demand. 'And I think the excitement for this is showing that the airport is taking the steps necessary to position themselves to grow in the future. So the master planning process really is that first step. It really provides you the baseline to be able to react to changes within the aviation industry, but also in the demand of the airport.' You can still submit feedback for the Tri-Cities Master Plan here. To find more information about the plan, you can visit the Tri-Cities Airport website. The entire Tri-Cities Master Plan will continue to be updated throughout the next 20 years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Heather Fahnestock Wins a 2025 Global Recognition Award for Educational Excellence and Innovation
Heather Fahnestock's 2025 Global Recognition Award honors her educational approach at Waterview Learning Academy, where her holistic curriculum achieved a perfect graduation rate. Her innovative methods changed underestimated students into academic achievers while her educational model gained international adoption across diverse cultural contexts. New York, NY, United States, April 15, 2025 -- Heather Fahnestock, Director of Waterview Learning Academy, has been honored with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for exceptional contributions to educational leadership and innovative teaching methodologies. Her academic approach achieved remarkable student outcomes and expanded internationally, significantly impacting diverse learning environments. Fahnestock's holistic, project-based learning curriculum has demonstrated extraordinary effectiveness by attaining a perfect graduation rate and empowering students previously considered limited in their academic potential. Innovative Educational Leadership Fahnestock began reimagining education thirteen years ago by founding Waterview Learning Academy, introducing a holistic and project-based learning approach that challenged conventional educational paradigms. Her leadership established an educational framework where students previously labeled 'certificate-only graduates' discovered their academic potential and thrived beyond expectations. Recognition of Fahnestock's leadership excellence includes prestigious accolades such as Educator of the Year for North Carolina and Business Leader of the Year for Wilmington in 2022. 'Our mission has always been to create pathways where traditional methods had failed,' states Fahnestock. 'When we see our 100 percent graduation rate and 96.4 percent of our students pursuing higher education, we know our approach is working.' Her ethical decision-making and integrity have built trust within her academic community. At the same time, her ability to inspire has created a productive learning environment where students and educators reach their highest potential. Teaching Innovation and Student Impact Fahnestock's innovative teaching methods significantly contribute to educational practice. She challenges conventional approaches by emphasizing project-based learning that engages students more deeply with the subject. Her curriculum design has proven especially effective for students who struggled in traditional educational settings, demonstrating her exceptional ability to transform underestimated learners into confident, successful students with bright academic futures. Integrating technology with fundamental educational principles creates learning experiences relevant to the modern world while maintaining rigorous academic standards. 'We've seen remarkable changes in students who were underestimated elsewhere,' Fahnestock explains. 'By creating personalized learning pathways that honor individual strengths, we help students discover capabilities they never knew they possessed.' Mentorship and support systems implemented by Fahnestock ensure students receive individualized attention, contributing to the academy's extraordinary success rates and fostering a culture of academic excellence. This culminated in her receiving the International Influential Leadership Award in Education in June 2024. Global Educational Influence Fahnestock's impact extends beyond her local community through collaborations with academic leaders who adapt her curriculum to their specific contexts worldwide. Educational professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds have successfully implemented her methodologies. This demonstrates the universal applicability of her educational philosophy across geographical and cultural boundaries. Her willingness to share expertise and collaborate with international educators reflects her commitment to improving education globally, prioritizing student outcomes over personal recognition. 'Geographical boundaries shouldn't limit education,' Fahnestock notes. 'Our model works across continents because it focuses on fundamental human learning processes while respecting cultural contexts.' Media attention gained by Fahnestock's work, including multiple magazine cover features, has increased her influence within the global educational community and brought her methodologies to wider audiences. The award committee recognized this extraordinary global reach as exemplifying the international impact criterion of the Global Recognition Awards. Alex Sterling from Global Recognition Awards observes, 'Heather Fahnestock represents the highest standard of educational innovation we seek to recognize. Her perfect scores across all evaluation criteria reflect world-class achievements in improving education through effective leadership, innovative teaching methodologies and global influence. Few educational innovators achieve such widespread adoption of their processes while maintaining the integrity of their core academic principles.' About Global Recognition Awards Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have significantly contributed to their industry. 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