On 22 September City of Trees hosted a free seminar which aimed to inform and inspire attendees to think about innovative urban greening initiatives in our cities and towns.
Green Horticulture in Washington D.C
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document summarizes discussions from the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden from August 21-24, 2011. Topics included integrated flood management, population increases challenging flood management in Jakarta, early warning systems, and strategies for managing floods in the Ciliwun river. Disaster relief in Sri Lanka and partnerships between organizations and local communities were also discussed. Presentations covered water access issues, the impacts of phosphorus and nitrogen over-enrichment, and the state of global land and water resources according to the UN's FAO organization.
The document provides an overview of the Green Team Project, an environmental education and community building program. It discusses the program's history and focus on helping individuals and businesses save money through more sustainable practices. Key details include average household savings of 10-30% across resource categories, local statistics on waste, energy, transportation and water, and suggestions for high impact personal actions like choosing an efficient home and vehicle.
This document summarizes the social, environmental, and economic benefits of green spaces and landscaping. It discusses how plants impact health, crime rates, property values, air and water quality, temperatures, and business activity. Some key benefits mentioned include stress reduction and improved mental well-being from contact with nature, increased social cohesion in communities with more green spaces, reduced energy costs and air pollution from trees providing shade and filtering pollutants, and increased property values and business revenues in areas with attractive landscaping. The document provides references for studies supporting each of the various benefits described.
This document summarizes a study that examined how the presence of trees and grass ("vegetation") affects the vitality and social activity of neighborhood common spaces. The study observed 59 outdoor common spaces in a residential development, finding that spaces with more vegetation had higher levels of use, social activity, and proportion of social vs. nonsocial activities compared to less vegetated spaces. This helps resolve conflicting evidence from prior studies on the relationship between vegetation and vital neighborhood spaces.
Engaging Youth Using the New TNC/USFS Urban Forest Monitoring Protocol and Ph...Arbor Day Foundation
The Nature Conservancy works to conserve lands and waters through science-based conservation efforts globally. They have an urban tree health monitoring internship program where interns monitor trees in New York City and Philadelphia using standardized protocols to assess tree health and identify pests and diseases. The goal is to engage youth, create a more resilient urban forest, and develop the interns' skills through hands-on work and workshops.
For immediate release joe simunovich united water leads 21st centuryJoeSimunovich
United Water Company has partnered with Green City Standards to donate environmental monitoring equipment to AP Environmental Science students through the online learning platform Gambassa.com. Through this partnership over 500 educational projects have been created, helping to train a new generation of environmental stewards. The program aligns with President Obama's goal of increasing environmental literacy and has led to measurable improvements in participating communities' environments under the guidance of teacher Ken Pitts at Santiago High School.
Green Horticulture in Washington D.C
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
The document summarizes discussions from the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden from August 21-24, 2011. Topics included integrated flood management, population increases challenging flood management in Jakarta, early warning systems, and strategies for managing floods in the Ciliwun river. Disaster relief in Sri Lanka and partnerships between organizations and local communities were also discussed. Presentations covered water access issues, the impacts of phosphorus and nitrogen over-enrichment, and the state of global land and water resources according to the UN's FAO organization.
The document provides an overview of the Green Team Project, an environmental education and community building program. It discusses the program's history and focus on helping individuals and businesses save money through more sustainable practices. Key details include average household savings of 10-30% across resource categories, local statistics on waste, energy, transportation and water, and suggestions for high impact personal actions like choosing an efficient home and vehicle.
This document summarizes the social, environmental, and economic benefits of green spaces and landscaping. It discusses how plants impact health, crime rates, property values, air and water quality, temperatures, and business activity. Some key benefits mentioned include stress reduction and improved mental well-being from contact with nature, increased social cohesion in communities with more green spaces, reduced energy costs and air pollution from trees providing shade and filtering pollutants, and increased property values and business revenues in areas with attractive landscaping. The document provides references for studies supporting each of the various benefits described.
This document summarizes a study that examined how the presence of trees and grass ("vegetation") affects the vitality and social activity of neighborhood common spaces. The study observed 59 outdoor common spaces in a residential development, finding that spaces with more vegetation had higher levels of use, social activity, and proportion of social vs. nonsocial activities compared to less vegetated spaces. This helps resolve conflicting evidence from prior studies on the relationship between vegetation and vital neighborhood spaces.
Engaging Youth Using the New TNC/USFS Urban Forest Monitoring Protocol and Ph...Arbor Day Foundation
The Nature Conservancy works to conserve lands and waters through science-based conservation efforts globally. They have an urban tree health monitoring internship program where interns monitor trees in New York City and Philadelphia using standardized protocols to assess tree health and identify pests and diseases. The goal is to engage youth, create a more resilient urban forest, and develop the interns' skills through hands-on work and workshops.
For immediate release joe simunovich united water leads 21st centuryJoeSimunovich
United Water Company has partnered with Green City Standards to donate environmental monitoring equipment to AP Environmental Science students through the online learning platform Gambassa.com. Through this partnership over 500 educational projects have been created, helping to train a new generation of environmental stewards. The program aligns with President Obama's goal of increasing environmental literacy and has led to measurable improvements in participating communities' environments under the guidance of teacher Ken Pitts at Santiago High School.
Manoj Roy (Lancaster University)
David Hulme, Clive Agnew and James Rothwell (University of Manchester)
Ferdous Jahan (BRAC University)
Riziki Shemdoe (Ardhi University)
Environmental Youth Work - (Delia, Aada, Miro, Jarkko, Shobhana)Early Artis
The document discusses environmental youth work in Finland. It aims to create meaningful nature experiences for youth and promote sustainable development and lifestyles. Key aspects include raising environmental awareness, supporting youth empowerment through programs like Ruuti-Budget, and strengthening the bond between youth and nature through outdoor education. Ecological social work also seeks to address issues like climate change and environmental degradation through education and advocacy. The work of organizations profiled demonstrates strengths in motivating conservation action among youth and deepening their relationship with the environment. Opportunities for further development include fostering a sense of lifelong responsibility and a deeper understanding of nature.
The document discusses the debate around whether "going green" is worth the initial costs for homeowners. It outlines the history of energy efficiency projects starting in the 1970s. While green homes can be more expensive up front, they provide health and financial benefits over time through reduced energy bills and increased property values. However, many homeowners remain unaware of the long term benefits or are concerned about costs. The document argues that greater education is needed to help people understand that investing in green upgrades will save money in the long run and is better for both homeowners and the environment.
Acadia Invasive Species Workshop December 2008cconrad
The document discusses community-based environmental monitoring (CBEM) and citizen science. It notes that CBEM involves collaboration between community groups, government, academia and others to monitor local environmental issues. It provides examples of the types of monitoring activities conducted, such as water quality testing and forest research. CBEM helps to fill gaps left by reductions in government monitoring and gives citizens a role in environmental management. Challenges include maintaining volunteer participation and integrating data with decision-makers.
‘Our power rests with numbers’ Re-visiting the divide between ‘expert’ and ‘l...STEPS Centre
This document summarizes a paper about the divide between expert and lay knowledge in wastewater governance in New Delhi, India. It discusses how wastewater is seen as an environmental and social problem by experts but also has practical, social and aesthetic dimensions from the perspectives of urban residents based on their lived experiences. There is a mismatch between these expert and lay perspectives that current policies and interventions do not adequately address. The document calls for ways to better incorporate different forms of knowledge, such as from urban citizens and local state representatives, to enhance the acceptability of solutions.
The document discusses how dense cities like New York City are more sustainable and energy efficient than less dense urban and suburban areas. It provides data showing that New Yorkers use less energy for housing and transportation than average Americans due to living in small, efficient homes and relying heavily on public transit, walking, and biking instead of personal vehicles. Denser urban areas concentrate populations and infrastructure to reduce per capita energy consumption and environmental impact.
Thomas Jefferson believed that each generation should not contract debts greater than what can be paid off during its lifetime. Green buildings on average use 30-50% less energy, produce 35% less carbon emissions, and use 30% less water compared to conventional buildings. A typical family uses nearly a third of its household water outdoors, with more than half evaporating or running off due to overwatering while drip irrigation uses 20-50% less water than conventional sprinklers.
The document discusses developing sustainable life support systems through social innovation and space exploration. It outlines Evan Thomas' background working for NASA and with non-profits on projects in Rwanda and Mexico. Thomas describes challenges with current development models and proposes social enterprises that apply technologies like water treatment combined with carbon credits to generate long-term funding for communities. This approach aims to address issues like lack of access to water and energy while demonstrating the relevance of space exploration.
Inadequacy of Safe Domestic Water Supply in Small Urban Centre’s in Kenya: A ...paperpublications3
Abstract: Urbanization and subsequent creation of urban sprawl have become a major concern to many countries worldwide and particularly, developing countries that experience a rapid rate of urbanization. This situation is pronounced more in Africa where the annual growth rate were 4.7% and 4.6% between 1960 - 1980 and 1980 - 2000 respectively. (UN 1969). In Kenya the big numbers of small urban centres such as Ahero indicate the trend where urbanization is spreading. This influx of people into specific settlements creates high demand for water. This situation implies that no provision of safe water for domestic use can be expected. In Ahero town, the provision of adequate supply of safe water for domestic use is lacking. This has led to other environmental problems including high health risks for the inhabitants. This study examines the state of and the adequacy of supply of safe domestic water in Ahero town. A survey was conducted that made use of the existing physical development plan for Ahero town. A still camera was used to capture the state of the subject of study and 199 close ended questionnaires. Discussions were held with key informants and non-governmental organizations in relation to water supply in the town. The data collected was analyzed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The study established that there is one water point constructed by the Catholic Mission church. The facility is situated in the mission compound and run by the same church that supplies water at a fee. Other sources include wells and nearby River Nyando. The study concludes that environmental problems relating to poor and inadequate supply of safe domestic water exists in Ahero town. It recommends that proper strategy and planning for provision of these essential services is made.
The document summarizes research on the economic benefits of urban greening for human health. It finds the annual value of these benefits in the U.S. is over $11 billion. The research is beginning to analyze the varied health benefits of urban nature across the human lifespan, as well as understand the economic value through approaches like avoided costs and quality-adjusted life years. Future research needs include further analyzing the scale of benefits, different types of urban greening, and demonstrating return on investment to help growth in urban forestry.
The document discusses the decline in environmental journalism at traditional media outlets over the past decade, with many closing their environment desks and reassigning journalists, despite high interest from the public for more coverage of environmental issues. It promotes the SXSW Eco conference in October 2013 in Austin, Texas as providing hope for better environmental media coverage in the future.
Neighborhood Sustainability- A Comprehensive Multi-criteria Sustainability In...Emily Kern
This document provides a summary of a thesis that comprehensively assesses neighborhood sustainability through multiple indicators. The thesis aims to address a gap in research by looking at both development and homeowner behavior factors at the neighborhood scale, using 12 neighborhoods in Greenville, SC as case studies. Sustainability indicators examined include recycling, lawn care, tree planting, gardens, energy use, sidewalks and home orientation. Data was collected through on-site observation, aerial imagery analysis and reviewing homeowners association documents. Preliminary results found 70% of homeowners recycled, 58% had chemically treated lawns, 41% of homes had optimal solar orientation, and 55% had more than two trees. Neighborhoods with homeowners associations tended to have
Piyush Sethia is a green entrepreneur and activist in Salem, India who has single-handedly rejuvenated dying lakes in the region through tree planting and other restoration efforts. He started restoring hills and lakes at age 20 and has since established several environmental forums and the Coop Forest, an experimental space for green businesses. Piyush refuses to register his organizations with the government to maintain independence. His work restoring the Mookaneri Lake involved cleaning and de-silting the lake with the community and planting 25,000 saplings. The lake was restored despite drought years, demonstrating the success of the restoration process. Piyush faces opposition from politicians, authorities, and land grabbers interested in development,
This document is announcing Local Foods Week in Colorado Springs and calling for unity among family farms and alternatives to industrial agriculture. It lists organizations related to agriculture and farming in different states that promote responsible and sustainable practices. The document criticizes deceptive marketing by large agricultural groups and addresses common criticisms made against supporters of family farms and local foods. It provides contact information for the CEO of the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project, which advocates for viable alternatives to animal factories and campaigns for family farms and the environment.
The document provides a vision and plan for transforming the town centre of Kajang, Malaysia to become a more self-reliant town. The plan involves renewing existing buildings, constructing sustainable new buildings, emphasizing the role of the central mosque, improving public transport infrastructure including a proposed tram system, developing tourism, shopping areas, and parks to boost amenities and facilities. The overall goal is to create a livable environment that supports sustainable economic growth for Kajang residents.
This document discusses New England history, identity, and placemaking. It covers topics like civic antiquarians who helped shape New England's identity, the role of art and literature in portraying the region's history and landscapes, rediscovering American art, preserving New England's heritage through antiques, Yankee ingenuity, the built environment, and ensuring the region's historic legacy continues despite being at risk.
Economic Place-making: How to Develop a "Neighborhood Business Plan"RWVentures
Developed as part of a two-day training for planning and implementation grantees from HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program, this presentation walks through the logic and structure of a new approach to comprehensive neighborhood economic development: "neighborhood business planning." It begins by describing the changes taking place in the knowledge economy, which present opportunities for metropolitan areas and especially urban neighborhoods, and suggest a new approach: neighborhood business planning. The presentation then offers a framework for understanding neighborhoods as dynamic systems whose economic function is to develop and deploy their assets into larger markets.
Borough Market is a historic food market in London known for its variety of foods from around the world. The document discusses analyzing the existing site and buildings and proposing a new lighting scheme. The lighting scheme is divided into three zones: the main entrance area highlighted with green lines, the new viaduct area with intense green lighting, and the market area with general and accent lighting. Technical details are provided for the proposed lighting fixtures.
The document summarizes several famous markets in London. Camden Market by the canal was originally a craft market and remains popular, being open daily. Borough Market is located under railway viaducts between the Thames and Borough High Street, selling a large variety of international foods. Petticoat Lane Market is lively with great activity, selling clothes and other goods at good prices and attracting many Bengalis and Africans. Portobello Road is the world's most important antiques fair, with over 1000 merchants offering an extraordinary variety of antiques from watches to furniture at a wide range of prices each day.
Urban redevelopment pattern a study of Jadibuti node, KathmanduAmit Pokharel
1) The document discusses the urban development patterns of the Jadibuti node area in Kathmandu, Nepal. It provides historical context on the growth of Jadibuti from a dispersed settlement in 1967 to a clustered urban area today.
2) Satellite images from 1967-2013 show the transformation of land use from agricultural to urban development over time, including the establishment of infrastructure like roads and buildings.
3) The study identifies a lack of recreational areas as a key issue in Jadibuti and sees potential for development along the Manhara River waterfront to address this issue and sustain future growth of the urban node.
Lesson Plan in Community Places(Public Market) in Kindergartenセンセイ ジュリア
The lesson plan aims to teach kindergarten students about foods sold at a public market. Students will identify and draw foods sold at markets and discuss the importance of eating nutritious foods. Activities include matching pictures of foods to markets, pasting foods in a basket, and drawing foods inside a market. The lesson teaches that markets sell nutritious foods and it is important to eat them for health.
Manoj Roy (Lancaster University)
David Hulme, Clive Agnew and James Rothwell (University of Manchester)
Ferdous Jahan (BRAC University)
Riziki Shemdoe (Ardhi University)
Environmental Youth Work - (Delia, Aada, Miro, Jarkko, Shobhana)Early Artis
The document discusses environmental youth work in Finland. It aims to create meaningful nature experiences for youth and promote sustainable development and lifestyles. Key aspects include raising environmental awareness, supporting youth empowerment through programs like Ruuti-Budget, and strengthening the bond between youth and nature through outdoor education. Ecological social work also seeks to address issues like climate change and environmental degradation through education and advocacy. The work of organizations profiled demonstrates strengths in motivating conservation action among youth and deepening their relationship with the environment. Opportunities for further development include fostering a sense of lifelong responsibility and a deeper understanding of nature.
The document discusses the debate around whether "going green" is worth the initial costs for homeowners. It outlines the history of energy efficiency projects starting in the 1970s. While green homes can be more expensive up front, they provide health and financial benefits over time through reduced energy bills and increased property values. However, many homeowners remain unaware of the long term benefits or are concerned about costs. The document argues that greater education is needed to help people understand that investing in green upgrades will save money in the long run and is better for both homeowners and the environment.
Acadia Invasive Species Workshop December 2008cconrad
The document discusses community-based environmental monitoring (CBEM) and citizen science. It notes that CBEM involves collaboration between community groups, government, academia and others to monitor local environmental issues. It provides examples of the types of monitoring activities conducted, such as water quality testing and forest research. CBEM helps to fill gaps left by reductions in government monitoring and gives citizens a role in environmental management. Challenges include maintaining volunteer participation and integrating data with decision-makers.
‘Our power rests with numbers’ Re-visiting the divide between ‘expert’ and ‘l...STEPS Centre
This document summarizes a paper about the divide between expert and lay knowledge in wastewater governance in New Delhi, India. It discusses how wastewater is seen as an environmental and social problem by experts but also has practical, social and aesthetic dimensions from the perspectives of urban residents based on their lived experiences. There is a mismatch between these expert and lay perspectives that current policies and interventions do not adequately address. The document calls for ways to better incorporate different forms of knowledge, such as from urban citizens and local state representatives, to enhance the acceptability of solutions.
The document discusses how dense cities like New York City are more sustainable and energy efficient than less dense urban and suburban areas. It provides data showing that New Yorkers use less energy for housing and transportation than average Americans due to living in small, efficient homes and relying heavily on public transit, walking, and biking instead of personal vehicles. Denser urban areas concentrate populations and infrastructure to reduce per capita energy consumption and environmental impact.
Thomas Jefferson believed that each generation should not contract debts greater than what can be paid off during its lifetime. Green buildings on average use 30-50% less energy, produce 35% less carbon emissions, and use 30% less water compared to conventional buildings. A typical family uses nearly a third of its household water outdoors, with more than half evaporating or running off due to overwatering while drip irrigation uses 20-50% less water than conventional sprinklers.
The document discusses developing sustainable life support systems through social innovation and space exploration. It outlines Evan Thomas' background working for NASA and with non-profits on projects in Rwanda and Mexico. Thomas describes challenges with current development models and proposes social enterprises that apply technologies like water treatment combined with carbon credits to generate long-term funding for communities. This approach aims to address issues like lack of access to water and energy while demonstrating the relevance of space exploration.
Inadequacy of Safe Domestic Water Supply in Small Urban Centre’s in Kenya: A ...paperpublications3
Abstract: Urbanization and subsequent creation of urban sprawl have become a major concern to many countries worldwide and particularly, developing countries that experience a rapid rate of urbanization. This situation is pronounced more in Africa where the annual growth rate were 4.7% and 4.6% between 1960 - 1980 and 1980 - 2000 respectively. (UN 1969). In Kenya the big numbers of small urban centres such as Ahero indicate the trend where urbanization is spreading. This influx of people into specific settlements creates high demand for water. This situation implies that no provision of safe water for domestic use can be expected. In Ahero town, the provision of adequate supply of safe water for domestic use is lacking. This has led to other environmental problems including high health risks for the inhabitants. This study examines the state of and the adequacy of supply of safe domestic water in Ahero town. A survey was conducted that made use of the existing physical development plan for Ahero town. A still camera was used to capture the state of the subject of study and 199 close ended questionnaires. Discussions were held with key informants and non-governmental organizations in relation to water supply in the town. The data collected was analyzed using statistical package for social scientists (SPSS). The study established that there is one water point constructed by the Catholic Mission church. The facility is situated in the mission compound and run by the same church that supplies water at a fee. Other sources include wells and nearby River Nyando. The study concludes that environmental problems relating to poor and inadequate supply of safe domestic water exists in Ahero town. It recommends that proper strategy and planning for provision of these essential services is made.
The document summarizes research on the economic benefits of urban greening for human health. It finds the annual value of these benefits in the U.S. is over $11 billion. The research is beginning to analyze the varied health benefits of urban nature across the human lifespan, as well as understand the economic value through approaches like avoided costs and quality-adjusted life years. Future research needs include further analyzing the scale of benefits, different types of urban greening, and demonstrating return on investment to help growth in urban forestry.
The document discusses the decline in environmental journalism at traditional media outlets over the past decade, with many closing their environment desks and reassigning journalists, despite high interest from the public for more coverage of environmental issues. It promotes the SXSW Eco conference in October 2013 in Austin, Texas as providing hope for better environmental media coverage in the future.
Neighborhood Sustainability- A Comprehensive Multi-criteria Sustainability In...Emily Kern
This document provides a summary of a thesis that comprehensively assesses neighborhood sustainability through multiple indicators. The thesis aims to address a gap in research by looking at both development and homeowner behavior factors at the neighborhood scale, using 12 neighborhoods in Greenville, SC as case studies. Sustainability indicators examined include recycling, lawn care, tree planting, gardens, energy use, sidewalks and home orientation. Data was collected through on-site observation, aerial imagery analysis and reviewing homeowners association documents. Preliminary results found 70% of homeowners recycled, 58% had chemically treated lawns, 41% of homes had optimal solar orientation, and 55% had more than two trees. Neighborhoods with homeowners associations tended to have
Piyush Sethia is a green entrepreneur and activist in Salem, India who has single-handedly rejuvenated dying lakes in the region through tree planting and other restoration efforts. He started restoring hills and lakes at age 20 and has since established several environmental forums and the Coop Forest, an experimental space for green businesses. Piyush refuses to register his organizations with the government to maintain independence. His work restoring the Mookaneri Lake involved cleaning and de-silting the lake with the community and planting 25,000 saplings. The lake was restored despite drought years, demonstrating the success of the restoration process. Piyush faces opposition from politicians, authorities, and land grabbers interested in development,
This document is announcing Local Foods Week in Colorado Springs and calling for unity among family farms and alternatives to industrial agriculture. It lists organizations related to agriculture and farming in different states that promote responsible and sustainable practices. The document criticizes deceptive marketing by large agricultural groups and addresses common criticisms made against supporters of family farms and local foods. It provides contact information for the CEO of the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project, which advocates for viable alternatives to animal factories and campaigns for family farms and the environment.
The document provides a vision and plan for transforming the town centre of Kajang, Malaysia to become a more self-reliant town. The plan involves renewing existing buildings, constructing sustainable new buildings, emphasizing the role of the central mosque, improving public transport infrastructure including a proposed tram system, developing tourism, shopping areas, and parks to boost amenities and facilities. The overall goal is to create a livable environment that supports sustainable economic growth for Kajang residents.
This document discusses New England history, identity, and placemaking. It covers topics like civic antiquarians who helped shape New England's identity, the role of art and literature in portraying the region's history and landscapes, rediscovering American art, preserving New England's heritage through antiques, Yankee ingenuity, the built environment, and ensuring the region's historic legacy continues despite being at risk.
Economic Place-making: How to Develop a "Neighborhood Business Plan"RWVentures
Developed as part of a two-day training for planning and implementation grantees from HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program, this presentation walks through the logic and structure of a new approach to comprehensive neighborhood economic development: "neighborhood business planning." It begins by describing the changes taking place in the knowledge economy, which present opportunities for metropolitan areas and especially urban neighborhoods, and suggest a new approach: neighborhood business planning. The presentation then offers a framework for understanding neighborhoods as dynamic systems whose economic function is to develop and deploy their assets into larger markets.
Borough Market is a historic food market in London known for its variety of foods from around the world. The document discusses analyzing the existing site and buildings and proposing a new lighting scheme. The lighting scheme is divided into three zones: the main entrance area highlighted with green lines, the new viaduct area with intense green lighting, and the market area with general and accent lighting. Technical details are provided for the proposed lighting fixtures.
The document summarizes several famous markets in London. Camden Market by the canal was originally a craft market and remains popular, being open daily. Borough Market is located under railway viaducts between the Thames and Borough High Street, selling a large variety of international foods. Petticoat Lane Market is lively with great activity, selling clothes and other goods at good prices and attracting many Bengalis and Africans. Portobello Road is the world's most important antiques fair, with over 1000 merchants offering an extraordinary variety of antiques from watches to furniture at a wide range of prices each day.
Urban redevelopment pattern a study of Jadibuti node, KathmanduAmit Pokharel
1) The document discusses the urban development patterns of the Jadibuti node area in Kathmandu, Nepal. It provides historical context on the growth of Jadibuti from a dispersed settlement in 1967 to a clustered urban area today.
2) Satellite images from 1967-2013 show the transformation of land use from agricultural to urban development over time, including the establishment of infrastructure like roads and buildings.
3) The study identifies a lack of recreational areas as a key issue in Jadibuti and sees potential for development along the Manhara River waterfront to address this issue and sustain future growth of the urban node.
Lesson Plan in Community Places(Public Market) in Kindergartenセンセイ ジュリア
The lesson plan aims to teach kindergarten students about foods sold at a public market. Students will identify and draw foods sold at markets and discuss the importance of eating nutritious foods. Activities include matching pictures of foods to markets, pasting foods in a basket, and drawing foods inside a market. The lesson teaches that markets sell nutritious foods and it is important to eat them for health.
This document provides an overview of key considerations for building and scaling online marketplaces. It discusses the challenges of the early "seeding" stage when attracting both buyers and sellers is difficult. Creating a virtuous cycle of supply and demand is important to reach critical mass. The document also covers business models, metrics, and types of marketplaces like on-demand and community-driven models. Overall it aims to guide readers on the important stages and factors involved in developing a successful marketplace.
This document summarizes a presentation about the importance of urban forests and green spaces for human health and well-being. It discusses how access to nature provides significant health benefits by encouraging physical activity and reducing obesity rates. Research shows that trees and nature improve mental health, aid child development, and speed recovery from illness. Additionally, green spaces boost local economies by increasing real estate values and retail sales. The presentation provides examples of successful urban projects that integrate nature into the built environment to achieve both environmental and community benefits.
Health Benefits of Green InfrastructureAPA_Planning
Communities across the country can use green infrastructure to promote individual and community health. Featuring three eminent green infrastructure practitioners and researchers, this webinar will discuss the varying health benefits of green infrastructure and how to incorporate health considerations into green infrastructure plans and projects.
Green Cities and Good Health
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Green infrastructure provides environmental, economic, and social benefits. It uses natural systems or mimics natural processes to manage stormwater, and can be implemented at various scales from regional to site levels. Examples include urban forests, parks, constructed wetlands, and green roofs. Benefits include improved air and water quality, increased physical activity, better mental health, and environmental justice. Green infrastructure principles emphasize multi-functionality, connectivity, habitability, resiliency, identity, and return on investment. Planning approaches integrate these principles through regional plans, functional plans, comprehensive plans, development regulations, and capital projects.
What Good is Community Greening - Community GardeningBenBeckers
The document discusses research that demonstrates the benefits of community greening and gardening. It describes how greening reduces stress, improves health outcomes, and fosters community development. However, community greeners often lack concrete data and facts to convince politicians and developers of greening's value. Recent research from diverse fields provides strong evidence of greening's social, economic, and health benefits, such as reduced crime, higher property values, and improved mental health. This research confirms that while nature may seem like a luxury, it is essential for healthy human and community development.
This document provides sample exam questions from an ENV 100T Week 1 WileyPLUS Weekly Exam. The exam covers chapters 1-3 of the textbook and assesses students' understanding of concepts like sustainability, environmental history and policy, population growth and consumption, and the scientific method. Sample multiple choice questions test definitions, relationships between concepts, and applying concepts to hypothetical scenarios.
1) The document provides a summary of a class on sustainable design and the role of NGOs and activists in bringing about positive environmental change.
2) It discusses the history of the US environmental movement from Thoreau to Rachel Carson's Silent Spring to the establishment of the EPA.
3) It also covers concepts like deep ecology, inverted quarantine, leverage points, and how consumption and political action became separated in industrial societies.
4) The class discusses ways NGOs have used campaigns to change business practices and encourages students to research the environmental impacts of specific products.
ENV 100 PAPER Educational Specialist--env100paper.comagathachristie154
This document provides information about the ENV 100T Week 2 WileyPLUS Weekly Exam, including that it covers content from assigned readings on ecosystems, evolution, and human population change. It provides 25 multiple choice questions from the exam, covering topics like biogeochemical cycles, landscape ecology, population ecology, and the demographic transition. The questions assess understanding of concepts like trophic levels, ecological niches, population growth rates, and the relationship between education and fertility rates.
O Prof. Timothy Beatley trabalha com o conceito da RESILIÊNCIA URBANA, conceito este que assenta na prevenção do risco no planeamento urbano, da mitigação do risco nas intervenções durante catástrofes e eventos extremos e da regeneração dos sistemas urbanos. Trata-se de um conceito extremamente actual, poderoso e politicamente oportuno. A sua visão é contagiosa e geradora de consensos.
This document provides an overview of a thesis project studying the transformation of vacant land into green space in Brooklyn, New York. Specifically, it examines the development of the Gowanus Canal Sponge Park, a new park designed to capture stormwater runoff while serving as an educational space. Through on-site observations, interviews, literature review and analysis of institutional relationships, the project aims to understand the process of creating this type of green infrastructure and develop a framework that can be replicated in other cities. Initial results suggest the park is starting to meet some social and ecological goals, but more data is still needed to fully understand its performance and educational impact.
This document provides information about the ENV 100T Week 1 WileyPLUS Weekly Exam for a university environmental science course. It recommends students complete the weekly Learning Path and Self-Test activities before taking the online exam, which covers chapters 1-3 in the textbook. The exam is accessed through the Assignments link in WileyPLUS. While exam submissions do not count toward class attendance, students must post twice weekly in the online classroom to avoid being dropped from the course. The document provides a sample of exam questions and answers.
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The document provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts being explored in Greensburg, Kansas. It discusses sustainability basics including relationships between time, change, and resilience. It also examines how sustainability is being approached at the community level through frameworks like The Natural Step and Transition Towns initiatives which aim to increase community resilience and plan for lower energy consumption.
Collaborative delivery of green infrastructure and water management solutions (e.g. SuDS) in the urban environment can realise multiple benefits including reduced flood risk, improved water quality and biodiversity, greater amenity and enhanced community health and well-being. In March 2016, the CaBA Urban Working Group, in collaboration with the Defra Urban Ecosystem Services Project (www.urbanwater-eco.services) and Ciria (www.ciria.org), hosted a series of workshops designed to build capacity and expertise within CaBA partnerships to help drive greater collaborative delivery within the urban environment.
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NYU ITP Winter Term 2010 Seminar Course: If Products Could Tell Their Stories. Taught to students who know how to make things talk.
Class One overview.
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The document discusses environmental sustainability at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It begins by introducing the topic of environmental sustainability and its increasing importance. It then discusses what environmental sustainability entails, ensuring the maintenance of air, water, wildlife and vegetation quality. The document notes that MIT has several unique initiatives to promote environmental sustainability on its campus through reducing energy usage, encouraging recycling and alternative transportation.
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2. Steve Connor, CEO of Creative Concern
Welcome by the Chair
Join in the
conversation! Tweet
#CoTseminar
@cityoftrees
3. City of Trees is an innovative and exciting
movement set to re-invigorate Greater
Manchester’s landscape by transforming
underused, unloved woodland and planting a
tree for every man, woman and child who lives
there, within a generation.
City of Trees – who are we?
We plan to plant 3m trees
over the next generation
5. At it’s heart City of Trees is a movement and in
order to realise our vision and ambitious goals
we need companies, organisations, community
groups and public sector bodies from across
Greater Manchester to come together.
City of Trees – you can be part of it
6. Dr Kathy Wolf, University of Washington
Trees and Nearby Nature: Essential for place-
making and vital for prosperous cities
Keynote speaker
7. Trees & Nearby Nature: essential for
place-making and vital, prosperous cities
Kathleen Wolf, Ph.D.
Research Social Scientist
University of Washington (Seattle)
School of Environmental and Forest Sciences
Place Making and Prosperous Cities Seminar
Manchester City Training Academy
22 September 2016
12. Economic Value of Metro Nature
Methods Challenges
Forest Products
= market goods
excludable
identifiable ownership
expenses-revenues
= profits
Trees/Green in Cities
= public goods
non-excludable
multiple “owners”
expenses-returns?
-profits?
13. Yard & Street Trees
Value
Increase Condition
2% mature yard trees (greater than 9-inch dbh)
3% larger street trees (up to 100’ away)
3-5% trees in front yard landscaping
6-9% good tree cover in a neighborhood
10-15% mature trees in high-income
neighborhoods
multiple studies:
Green Cities: Good Health > Local Economics
14. Parks & Open Space
proximate principle (John Crompton, Texas A&M)
Value
Increase Condition
10% inner city home located within 1/4 mile of
a park
17% home near cleaned-up vacant lot
20% home adjacent to or fronting a passive
park area
32% residential development adjacent to
greenbelts
15. Local Government Benefits
Civic Investment – Public Goods
like schools, emergency response, roads
street trees average positive effect
on house values
added up across Portland, Oregon
yields a total value of $1.35 billion
potentially increasing annual
property tax revenues $15.3 million
Donovan & Butry. 2010. Landscape and Urban Planning
16. urban forestry and urban greening
‘metro nature’
economic values to communities
retail centers
17. Trees & Retail Environments Research
Wolf, K.L. 2005. Business District Streetscapes, Trees, and
Consumer Response. Journal of Forestry 103, 8: 396-400.
18. • Research Questions •
trees and visual quality?
trees and consumer behavior?
trees and product pricing?
• Methods:
mail out/in surveys
national or local sample
residents/nearby city residents
partners: U of Washington, NGOs, business organizations
funded by USDA Forest Service
Trees & Shopper Environments Research
19. Image Categories (sorted by ratings)
Full Canopy
mean 3.63
Pocket Parks
mean 3.72
(highest)
Scale : 1=not at all,
5=like very much, 26
images
22. Place Marketing
Relationship
Marketing3. Product Pricing
• higher willingness to pay for all
types of goods
• higher in districts with trees – 9-12%
1. Place Perceptions
• Place Character
• Interaction with Merchants
• Quality of Products
2. Patronage Behavior
• travel time, travel distance
• duration & frequency of visits
• willingness to pay for parking
25. summary
urban forests =
human habitat
studies of trees in business districts
perception, preference & behavior
design & place messaging/identity
customer relationships
deeproot.com
26. urban forestry and urban greening
‘metro nature’
economic values to communities
human health & wellness
27. WHO health definition
a state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being
and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity (1946)
science & evidence re: environment
role of ‘metro nature’?
not a panacea, but important!
30. Green Cities: Good Health
Sponsors:
USDA Forest Service, U&CF Program
University of Washington
NGO partners
thanks!
to U of WA students:
Katrina Flora
Mary Ann Rozance
Sarah Krueger
www.greenhealth.washington.edu
research review & summaries
33. 33
Urban Forests and Newborns
the urban natural environment and
pregnancy outcomes . . .
10% increase in tree-canopy cover
within 50m of a house
= lower number of low weight births
(1.42 per 1000 births)
Donovan et al., Health & Place, 2011; similar studies in
Lithuania, Vancouver B.C., Munich, Tel Aviv Israel, Spain
34. 34
America’s State of Mind, Medco Health Solutions, Inc
Change in % Population on
ADHD Treatments
2001 - 2010
35. 35
ADHD and nature contact
96 children aged 7-12
diagnosed ADD or ADHD
Parents gave postactivity
attentional functioning
ratings (PAAF) –
4 measures:
Can’t stay focused on unappealing
tasks (homework or chores)
Can’t complete tasks
Can’t listen and follow directions
Easily distracted
Faber Taylor. 2001. Environment & Behavior
36. 36
Trees & Crime Reduction
trees in the public right of
way are associated with
lower crime rates
smaller, view obstructing
trees are associated with
increased crime
larger trees are associated
with reduced crime
Donovan & Prestemon. 2012.
Environment and Behavior
37. 10% increase in tree canopy
~ 12% decrease in crime
Troy, et al. 2011. The relationship between tree canopy and
crime rates across an urban–rural gradient in the greater
Baltimore region. Landscape and Urban Planning
38. Improving Depression
20 adults with major depression
walk in a park setting and an urban setting
50-minute walks one week apart
before-after testing:
Mood: Positive and Negative Affect (PANAS)
Cognition: Backward Digit Span (BDS)
Berman et al. 2012. Journal of Affective Disorders
cognitive and affective
improvements after
walking in a
nature setting
39. • Shorter stays
• Less pain
• Fewer minor
complications
• Better emotional
well-being
Effects of nature window view
on recovery from surgery (Roger Ulrich, 1984)
41. • What are the benefits?
• Who experiences nature and gets benefits?
• What is the green condition or situation that
provides benefits?
• Scale of value question (i.e., community,
province/state, nation)
• What are the costs/income gained/lost
associated with these benefits?
Economic Valuation of
Health Outcomes
42. Potential Annual Cost Savings and Increased
Income Associated with Human Health and
Well-being Benefits Derived from Metro Nature
Millions of U.S. Dollars (2012)
Wolf, K.L., M.K. Measells, S.C. Grado, A.S.T. Robbins. 2015. Economic values of
metro nature health benefits: A life course approach. Urban Forestry and Urban
Greening.
43. Conclusions
• Nearby trees & nature in cities & towns
is essential!
• Economic benefits – property value &
retail behavior
• Nature supports disease prevention &
health promotion for people of all ages
• Evidence? Green Cities: Good Health
• Many more studies underway . . . . .
155. Pete Bradshaw, Director of Estate Development
at Manchester City Football Club
Why a world class sporting facility needed world
class infrastructure
Speaker
156. Pete Bradshaw
Director of Estates Development
Any Wintry Afternoon in England
CRW Nevinson
Courtesy: Manchester City Art Gallery
THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF TREES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (GI)
City of Trees seminar
City Football Academy
22 September 2016