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The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas James Herrman. Sam And Patricio. Time for a Facelift?. A Recent Exponent Article. Stephen Lake reported that: Purdue did not meet expectations
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The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas James Herrman
A Recent Exponent Article Stephen Lake reported that: • Purdue did not meet expectations • “I was expecting something unbelievable compared to other schools, and it didn’t match up to that” • Purdue was a disappointment
Good Aspects • Engineering Fountain • Loeb Fountain • Lion Fountain • Clock Tower
The Disappointing Truth • Unacknowledged Treelessness • Ugly Concrete Benches
This Affects • Peoples’ Moods • Overall Prestige • Students’ Grades • Relationships
$5,300 Out of $50,000 • Trees • Shrub • Installation
Trees • $28.99-$226.99 • Autumn Blaze Red Maple • $126.99 x 10 = $1,269.90 • 5-6 Foot Evergreen • $179.00 x 10 = $1790.00 • Total = $3,068.90
Shrubs • Hydrangea • $35.00-$45.00 x 20 = $699.00-$879.00 • Evergreen • $35.00 x 20 = $699.00 • Total $1578.00
Installation • Top Soil • 220 40 lbs. bags x $1.79 = $393.80 • Tree Spikes • $9.99 - pkg. 15 • 6 pkgs. x $9.99= $59.94 • Total $100
Wooden Benches • Replace existing slab benches • Wooden Benches • Inexpensive • Very visually appealing • Total = Roughly $200
Labor • $5,300 • $44,700 left for labor and other beautification. • Purdue’s ground crew • Saves time and money • Enables more beautification • Student Organizations • Purdue’s Forestry Club
Benefits • More Visually Appealing • Happier and More Dedicated Students • Improves Purdue’s Prestige
Green Especially • Peace and Harmony • Tiredness Optimism and Serenity • Lowers Stress
Vibrant Colors • Autumn Blaze Red Maple • Sharp and eye catching • Flowers • Various assortment of color • Pleasant Aroma