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. 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

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 Schaumburg greenway map (Chicago Wilderness, 2004) Only 20% remains

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

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

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

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

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

27. cut CO2 emissions Converting grey to greenway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37. Photo credit: cabakus Excessive runoff damages property

38. swales allow water to infiltrate Converting grey to greenway

39. swales recharge groundwater protect streams Converting grey to greenway

40. Photo credit: Nancy Schumm naturalized detention basins cleanse runoff

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

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

43. protect streams from erosion & polluted runoff Converting grey to greenway 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 improve the view Photo credit:Live Green Cincinnati

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

51. Converting grey to greenway create a unique rooftop respite Photo credit: Garfield Green Roof

52. Converting grey to greenway or a striking view Photo credit: Village of Schaumburg

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

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

55. Converting grey to greenway step up now Photo credit: greenroofing.tumblr.com

56. Converting grey to greenway sustain life and lifestyles Photo credit: EPA

57. 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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