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

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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 Equitable government fosters social, economic & environmental justice

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

Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com Presenting an excerpt from Schaumburg’s Sustainable Future website and blog A 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 Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com

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: 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 greenways Converting 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 rooftop Photo 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 roof Photo credit: Lloyd Alter reduce flooding

green roofs improve 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 damages rivers 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

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 view Photo credit: Village of Schaumburg

Converting grey to greenway even a selling feature Photo credit: 2800 Liincoln

Converting grey to greenway Convert grey-way to greenway Photo credit: William McDonough + Partners

Converting grey to greenway step up now Photo 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, Transportation in Schaumburg: Spring, 2012 Future of schaumburg.wordpress.com

Works cited Applied Ecological Services, Inc., (2004). Biodiversity: a plan for the Village of Schaumburg. West Dundee, IL Chicago Wilderness. (1999). The Chicago Wilderness Biodiversity Recovery Plan. Retrieved from Environmental Protection Agency. (2003). Greenroofs. Retrieved from Environmental Protection Agency. (2003). National pollutant discharge elimination system. Retrieved from view=specific&bmp=114 view=specific&bmp=114 Environmental Protection Agency. (2003). Protecting water quality from urban runoff. Retrieved from Welker, D., Green, D. (2003) Sustainable landscaping. Retrieved from Greenroofing.tumblr.com. (2011) Stepped rooftop. Retrieved from: Green Roofs for Health Cities. (June 11, 2011). Greenroof benefits. Retrieved from

Works cited Michigan State University Department of Horticulture. (August 30, 2006). Greenroof research program. of green roofshttp:// of green roofs Roosevelt University. (2011). Schaumburg’s Sustainable Future. Retrieved from Maps Google. (2011). Aerial satellite photography. Retrieved from Chicago Wilderness Magazine. (Fall, 2004). Map of Schaumburg greenway. Retrieved from Images 2800 Lincoln. (2008) Green roof, large terraces… Retrieved from: Environmental Protection Agency. (2011). Greenroof closeup. Retrieved from: Estately.com. (2011). Home images. Retrieved from Garfield Green Roof. (2011). Rooftop patio. Retrieved from: Google. (2011). Aerial satellite photography. Retrieved from

Works cited Stenger, E. (November 2, 2007). Green rooftop. Retrieved from: The Media Project. (2011). Brooklyn Project curbside swale. Retrieved from: Treehugger.com. (2011) Robertson Building. Retrieved from: roof-robertson-building.jpghttp:// roof-robertson-building.jpg Village of Schaumburg. (2010). Convention Center ecosystem restoration. Retrieved from: px px West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Green roof. Retrieved from William McDonough + Partners. (2011). Ford Dearborn Assembly Plant in Michigan. Retrieved from:

Works cited Inhabitat. (2011). City of Chicago Green roof. Retrieved from Live Green Cincinnati. (2011) Garage roof. Retrieved from: Meder, A. (April, 2009). Rain garden. Retrieved from: Planet Pink N Green. (2008). ACROS Fukoka Building. Retrieved from Radeck, M.B. (2011). Street view. Turf. Greenroof Goats. Real neo.us. (2011). Shaggy Green Roof of Australia. Retrieved from: : Rooflite. (November 30, 2009) Barclays greenroof. Retrieved from: Rushing, F. (2008). Green roof. Retrieved from: Schumm, N. (March 8, 2011). Detention pond. Retrieved from: seerpress.com. (April 26, 2011) Flooded road. Retrieved from: flee-homes-after-flood-fears-in-southern-us-states/34974/ flee-homes-after-flood-fears-in-southern-us-states/34974/ Skyscrapercity.com. (2011) Schaumburg Convention Center. Retrieved from: