b'20 HSV OPERATIONSThe first two stages are being funded with a $1.3 million grant from the FAA. The airport plans to apply for another $1 million FAA grant to pay for final construction. Big Vision, Small Details The new graphic style Gresham Smith recommended for signage was guided by visioning exercises it conducted with airport staff. During these sessions, employees highlighted the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville and a strong high-tech industry presence throughout the region as important factors in the airports personality/culture. The consultant then presented three options, and HSV management selected the graphic theme that visually hinted at a solar eclipse and rocket engine nozzle, which became known as the spotlight. In subsequent meetings, stakeholders got a preview of sign details, such as sizes, fonts, kerning and colors. After designing a basic family of signs for each area of the airport, we overlaid them on photos and created before/after passenger journey sequences so that airport officials would know exactly how they would look, Park says.To reinforce the need for improvement, the consultant showed Aerospace images provided inspiration for the new signage design.airport staff examples of existing signage that is confusing. We Are you ready to rise above?Vaughn offers industry-driven programs in aviation, management, engineering and technology, Vaughn students preparing students for high-demand careers in rapidly growing industries. With a 95% job placement rate78% in their fieldwe ensure graduates are prepared to seize these graduate with high-paying career opportunities.** OPEN HOUSEjobs guaranteed. November 15space is limited,so register today at vaughn.edu.RISEABVE*See vaughn.edu for details on the guarantee and outcomes data. ENGINEERING | TECHNOLOGY | MANAGEMENT | AVIATIONOctober 2025AirportImprovement.com'