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Sustainability Studies at Roosevelt University

Sustainability Studies at Roosevelt University. Fosters environmental literacy Engages public policy Explores social justice Educates students to be leaders. In a sustainable future. Environmental resources are conserved Economic development impacts to ecology are mitigated

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Sustainability Studies at Roosevelt University

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  1. Sustainability Studies at Roosevelt University Fosters environmental literacy Engages public policy Explores social justice Educates students to be leaders

  2. In a sustainable future Environmental resources are conserved Economic development impacts to ecology are mitigated Equitable government fosters social, economic & environmental justice

  3. Today at the Chicago Botanic Garden Stimulating research, discussion and action Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium

  4. Presenting an excerpt from Schaumburg’s Sustainable Future website and blog A Student-Faculty Research Collaboration at Roosevelt University Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com Excerpt by: M. B. Radeck, Sustainability Major at Roosevelt University

  5. Purpose of the website and blog Analyze Schaumburg to depict sustainability issues facing the Chicago area today Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com

  6. The largest and best wetlands, prairies & woodlands are in the midwest (Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

  7. Chicagoland boasts globally significant natural ecosystems (Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

  8. yet >50% natural ecosystems are in poor health (Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

  9. degradation of the environment threatens quality of life (Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)

  10. degradation of the environment reduces long term economic vitality (Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)

  11. Schaumburg symbolizes environmental and economic challenges faced by Chicagoland today

  12. a struggle between green space

  13. and grey space

  14. in Schaumburg what was prairie and wetlands

  15. is now paved “grey-way”

  16. with little open space Only 20% remains Schaumburg greenway map (Chicago Wilderness, 2004)

  17. Instead, impervious 5X more runoff than a woodland area Photo credit: www.estately.com

  18. and impenetrable runoff: a leading source of pollution to rivers and streams Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  19. grey-ways Photo credit: MB Radeck

  20. and monoculture Photo credit: MB Radeck

  21. dominate Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  22. How can grey-ways support life? Convert grey to green Photo credit: p.wv.gov

  23. grey-ways vs greenways Converting roofs and turf to boost suburban sustainability in Schaumburg Photo credit: google.com

  24. Converting grey to greenway roofs can be 90○ hotter than surrounding air Schaumburg Convention Center rooftop Photo credit: skyscrapercity.com

  25. Converting grey to greenway Photo credit: ACROS Fukoka Building green roofs cut energy demand for air conditioning 75%

  26. Converting grey to greenway green roofs reduce heat island effect

  27. Converting grey to greenway cut CO2 emissions

  28. Photo credit: realneo.us/ Converting grey to greenway green roofs retain 60% of rainfall (Michigan State University Department of Horticulture, 2011)

  29. Converting grey to greenway reduce flooding Robertson Building green roof Photo credit: Lloyd Alter

  30. Converting grey to greenway green roofs improve air quality are responsible Photo credit: rooflite

  31. Converting grey to greenway Photo credit: Edouard Stenger green roofs reduce sound by 40 decibels

  32. Converting grey to greenway double a roof’s life expectancy Photo credit: MB Radeck

  33. parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns are impervious Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  34. parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns are impervious are prevalent Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  35. parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns are impervious are prevalent create excessive runoff Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  36. Runoff pollutes and damages rivers and streams Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

  37. Excessive runoff damages property Photo credit: cabakus

  38. Converting grey to greenway swales allow water to infiltrate

  39. Converting grey to greenway swales recharge groundwater protect streams

  40. Converting grey to greenway naturalized detention basins cleanse runoff Photo credit: Nancy Schumm

  41. Converting grey to greenway naturalized detention basins replenish groundwater resources Photo credit: Nancy Schumm

  42. Converting grey to greenway rain gardens reduce fertilizer runoff Photo credit: Amanda Meder

  43. Converting grey to greenway protect streams from erosion & polluted runoff Photo credit: Amanda Meder

  44. Converting grey to greenway stop killing parking lot trees Photo credit: dailykos.com

  45. Converting grey to greenway rebuild parking lot islands Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

  46. Converting grey to greenway rethink parking lot rain garden Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

  47. Converting grey to greenway retain rain Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

  48. Converting grey to greenway boost quality of life add beauty, interest Photo credit: Felder Rushing

  49. Converting grey to greenway Photo credit:Live Green Cincinnati improve the view

  50. Converting grey to greenway take a rooftop stroll Photo credit:Inhabitat

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