ABOUT THE CORE PROJECT: The Core Project (www.the-core-project.org) is a group of citizen volunteers whose goal is to explore how the physical presence of Sebastopol can become a more economically thriving and aesthetically vibrant place, reflecting the natural beauty of the region and the character of the community. In 2011 and 2012, the group hosted an international design competition that generated ideas from local and international entrants to vitalize Sebastopol’s Downtown Core. The overwhelming interest in and enthusiasm for the design competition demonstrated by the Sebastopol community provided the impetus for the group to undertake the SDAT grant application. Follow The Core Project on Facebook or join the mailing list to stay informed and to learn how to be part of the SDAT process.