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Stimulating research, discussion and actionJanet Meakin Poor Research Symposium

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

Purpose of the website and blog

Analyze Schaumburg to depict sustainability issues facing the Chicago area today

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The largest and best wetlands, prairies & woodlands are in the midwest

(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

Chicagoland boasts

globally significant natural ecosystems

(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

yet

>50% natural ecosystems are in poor health

(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.5)

degradation of the environment

threatens quality of life

(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)

degradation of the environment

reduces long term economic vitality

(Chicago Wilderness, 1999, p.6)

Schaumburg

symbolizes environmental and economic challenges

faced by Chicagoland today

a struggle between

green space

and grey space

in Schaumburg

what was prairie and wetlands

is now paved “grey-way”

with little open space

Schaumburg greenway map(Chicago Wilderness, 2004)

Only 20% remains

Instead, impervious

Photo credit: www.estately.com

5X more runoff than a woodland area

and impenetrable

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

runoff: a leading source of pollution

to rivers and streams

grey-ways

Photo credit: MB Radeck

and monoculture

Photo credit: MB Radeck

dominate

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

How can grey-ways support life?

Convert grey to green

Photo credit: p.wv.gov

grey-ways vs greenwaysConverting roofs and turf to boost suburban sustainability in Schaumburg

Photo credit: google.com

roofs can be 90○ hotter than surrounding air

Converting grey to greenway

Schaumburg Convention Center rooftopPhoto credit: skyscrapercity.com

green roofs

cut energy demand

for air conditioning 75%

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: ACROS Fukoka Building

green roofs

reduce heat island effect

Converting grey to greenway

cut CO2 emissions

Converting grey to greenway

green roofs retain 60% of rainfall

Converting grey to greenway Photo credit: realneo.us/

(Michigan State University Department of Horticulture, 2011)

Converting grey to greenway

Robertson Building green roofPhoto credit: Lloyd Alter

reduce flooding

green roofsimprove air quality

are responsible

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: rooflite

green roofs

reduce sound by 40 decibels

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: Edouard Stenger

Converting grey to greenway

double a roof’s life expectancy

Photo credit: MB Radeck

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns

are impervious

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns

are impervious are prevalent

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

parking lots, roads, driveways and lawns

are impervious are prevalent

create excessive runoff

Photo credit: J. Crow-Mermel

Runoff

pollutes and damagesrivers and streams

Photo credit: cabakus

Excessive runoff

damages property

swales

allow water to infiltrate

Converting grey to greenway

swales

recharge groundwater

protect streams

Converting grey to greenway

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: Nancy Schumm

naturalized detention basins

cleanse runoff

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: Nancy Schumm

naturalized detention basins

replenish groundwater

resources

rain gardens

reduce fertilizer runoff

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: Amanda Meder

protect streams from

erosion & polluted runoff

Converting grey to greenway

Photo credit: Amanda Meder

Converting grey to greenway

stop killing

parking lot trees

Photo credit: dailykos.com

Converting grey to greenway

rebuild

parking lot islands

Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

Converting grey to greenway

rethink

parking lot rain garden

Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

Converting grey to greenway

retain rain

Photo credit: mediaprojectonline.org

Converting grey to greenway

boost quality of life

add beauty, interest

Photo credit: Felder Rushing

Converting grey to greenway

improve the view

Photo credit:Live Green Cincinnati

Converting grey to greenway

take

a rooftop stroll

Photo credit:Inhabitat

Converting grey to greenway

create

a unique rooftop respite

Photo credit: Garfield Green Roof

Converting grey to greenway

or a striking viewPhoto credit: Village of Schaumburg

Converting grey to greenway

even a selling feature

Photo credit: 2800 Liincoln

Converting grey to greenway

Convert

grey-way to greenwayPhoto credit: William McDonough + Partners

Converting grey to greenway

step up nowPhoto credit: greenroofing.tumblr.com

Converting grey to greenway

sustain life and lifestyles

Photo credit: EPA

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

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