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Sustainability Studies at Roosevelt University
Fosters environmental literacyEngages public policyExplores social justiceEducates students to be leaders
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In a sustainable future
Environmental resources are conservedEconomic development impacts to ecology are mitigatedEquitable government fosters social, economic & environmental justice
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Today at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Stimulating research, discussion and actionJanet Meakin Poor Research Symposium
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Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com
Presenting an excerpt from
Schaumburg’s Sustainable Future website and blogA Student-Faculty Research Collaboration at Roosevelt University
Excerpt by: M. B. Radeck, Sustainability Major at Roosevelt University
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Purpose of the website and blog
Analyze Schaumburg to depict sustainability issues facing the Chicago area today
Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com
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The largest and best wetlands, prairies & woodlands are in the midwest
(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)
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Chicagoland boasts
globally significant natural ecosystems
(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)
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yet
>50% natural ecosystems are in poor health
(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)
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degradation of the environment
threatens quality of life
(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)
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degradation of the environment
reduces long term economic vitality
(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)
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Schaumburg
symbolizes environmental and economic challenges
faced by Chicagoland today
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a struggle between
green space
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and grey space
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in Schaumburg
what was prairie and wetlands
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is now paved “grey-way”
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with little open space
Schaumburg greenway map(Chicago Wilderness, 2004)
Only 20% remains
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Instead, impervious
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5X more runoff than a woodland area
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and impenetrable
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runoff: a leading source of pollution
to rivers and streams
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grey-ways
Photo credit: MB Radeck
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and monoculture
Photo credit: MB Radeck
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dominate
Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel
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How can grey-ways support life?
Convert grey to green
Photo credit: p.wv.gov
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grey-ways vs greenwaysConverting roofs and turf to boost suburban sustainability in Schaumburg
Photo credit: google.com
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roofs can be 90○ hotter than surrounding air
Converting grey to greenway
Schaumburg Convention Center rooftopPhoto credit: skyscrapercity.com
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green roofs
cut energy demand
for air conditioning 75%
Converting grey to greenway
Photo credit: ACROS Fukoka Building
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green roofs
reduce heat island effect
Converting grey to greenway
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cut CO2 emissions
Converting grey to greenway
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green roofs retain 60% of rainfall
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(Michigan State University Department of Horticulture, 2011)
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Converting grey to greenway
Robertson Building green roofPhoto credit: Lloyd Alter
reduce flooding
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green roofsimprove air quality
are responsible
Converting grey to greenway
Photo credit: rooflite
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green roofs
reduce sound by 40 decibels
Converting grey to greenway
Photo credit: Edouard Stenger
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Converting grey to greenway
double a roof’s life expectancy
Photo credit: MB Radeck
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parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns
are impervious
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parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns
are impervious are prevalent
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parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns
are impervious are prevalent
create excessive runoff
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Runoff
pollutes and damagesrivers and streams
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Excessive runoff
damages property
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swales
allow water to infiltrate
Converting grey to greenway
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swales
recharge groundwater
protect streams
Converting grey to greenway
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Converting grey to greenway
Photo credit: Nancy Schumm
naturalized detention basins
cleanse runoff
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Converting grey to greenway
Photo credit: Nancy Schumm
naturalized detention basins
replenish groundwater
resources
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rain gardens
reduce fertilizer runoff
Converting grey to greenway
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protect streams from
erosion & polluted runoff
Converting grey to greenway
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Converting grey to greenway
stop killing
parking lot trees
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Converting grey to greenway
rebuild
parking lot islands
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Converting grey to greenway
rethink
parking lot rain garden
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Converting grey to greenway
retain rain
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Converting grey to greenway
boost quality of life
add beauty, interest
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Converting grey to greenway
improve the view
Photo credit:Live Green Cincinnati
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Converting grey to greenway
take
a rooftop stroll
Photo credit:Inhabitat
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Converting grey to greenway
create
a unique rooftop respite
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Converting grey to greenway
or a striking viewPhoto credit: Village of Schaumburg
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Converting grey to greenway
even a selling feature
Photo credit: 2800 Liincoln
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Converting grey to greenway
Convert
grey-way to greenwayPhoto credit: William McDonough + Partners
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Converting grey to greenway
step up nowPhoto credit: greenroofing.tumblr.com
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Converting grey to greenway
sustain life and lifestyles
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Coming soon to Schaumburg's Sustainable Future website and blog
Exploring sustainability issues facing Schaumburg and Chicago area today - Water in Schaumburg: Fall, 2011 - Transportation in Schaumburg: Spring, 2012
Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com
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