Sentences with phrase «creating green areas»

Creating green areas in big cities is necessary for people to live better lives.

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The 606 project is part of an effort by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to create 800 new parks, recreation areas and green spaces throughout Chicago over the next five years.

«By creating an extensive blue / green area system, we get the full benefit of the land, «says Kincaid.

In April 1999, voters passed a referendum proposal that allowed the district to buy two parcels totaling 178 acres to preserve open space, protect wetland and watershed areas, and create a green buffer between Crystal Lake and surrounding communities.

«We will create a new designation to give additional protection to green areas of particular importance to local communities and maintain strong protection for green belt.»

The area has become a mecca for scientists, in part due to the presence of stromatolites — reeflike structures created by blue - green algae that were abundant before the rise of multicellular animals.

One proposal is to create more green and blue spaces — e.g. planted areas and streams — that can retain rainwater locally.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

In this theoretical artist's conception of the Milky Way galaxy, transluscent green «bubbles» mark areas where life has spread beyond its home system to create cosmic oases, a process called panspermia.

Lynne Forbes of Angel Exit Theatre company told us «It will be our third year collaborating with scientists to create walkabout theatre in Einstein's Garden at the Green Man Festival and we're really excited about exploring a whole new area of science.»

The heavily forested areas that create the background are captured in all the green and fog filled beauty that they create.

In January 1959, the Bay Area Humane Society (now known at the Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus) was created as a not - for - profit organization to promote the humane treatment of animals and provide protection, care and shelter for unwanted and homeless pets.

The Arenal area on the western side of Costa Rica is ideal for earth - friendly family adventures because it offers dozens of ways to share family fun, interact with Mother Nature, and create screen - free, green memories.

The whole area is spotted by ruined Kasbahs, green oasis and typical villages creating paradise for any photographer.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a host of blue - green lakes arranged in cascades; the waterfalls and lakes combine amidst the dark green forested scenery to create an area that is loved for its serenity as much as its natural beauty.

The hotel features plus green trees and shrubbery, creating the ideal backdrop to lazy days by the pool enjoying cocktails and romantic evenings savouring delicious food on your very own balcony area.

As we know about Helen's paintings, which are all developed by stains, these the ukiyo - e style woodcuts are produced by creating stains, and as we look into this light blue and green area the turquoise and the blues that are created.

Kingfisher, a pastel work on paper included in the upcoming exhibition, displays the artist's subtle nod to the changes of autumn, with areas of burnt orange and olive green over a smoky gray background, which both absorbs and creates a subset of new colors.

The exhibition includes works from the 1930s by George Biddle, Henry Botkin, and George Gershwin, who created paintings of life in Charleston and the surrounding area, in addition to modern interpretations from Kara Walker and Jonathan Green.

The rhythmic horizontal lines of bright blues, reds, yellows, and greens are offset by white areas of untouched raw canvas, creating a jewel - like mosaic.

Most recently, South Durham Green Neighbors in North Carolina has customized the «Our Watershed» course from the Washington State / Puget Sound team, creating a resource applicable to the Durham area.

The Times is discontinuing the Green blog, which was created to track environmental and energy news and to foster lively discussion of developments in both areas.

Commodore Sloat Elementary School will reduce the asphalt surface area of play yards on the school campus and create additional green space at Ocean Ave and Junipero Serra streets.

As more people are living in urban areas, developers and architects are recognizing this and making a commitment to creating outdoor spaces with green roofs to provide that better quality of life.

And in the Bay Area, where we will soon launch a ten-fold expanded bike share system, Ford GoBike, we're well on our way to creating over 200 living - wage, «green collar» jobs.

* The Energy Imbalance Market will create a «wealth transfer» from people in areas with low green power market penetration (Texas, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and New Mexico) to those with relatively higher market penetration (California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho).

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

In recent years, Harvard faculty members have made many vital contributions in this area, such as creating an artificial leaf that mimics photosynthesis, designing new chemical processes to reduce fossil fuel dependence, developing new battery technologies, envisioning the future of green buildings and cities, proposing carbon pricing models, and helping to shape progress on international climate agreements, US energy policy, and strategies to reduce emissions in China.

Promoting habitat networks and planting more trees by creating more green areas in cities can help absorb carbon dioxide pollution.

It is also an opportunity to create green growth, to increase the number of recreational areas across the city, and to improve the quality of life and increase health.

5 Simple Ways to Create a DIY Living Wall Photo: ELT Vibrant living walls are a striking way to infuse a little more green in urban areas (not to mention the air quality health benefits they provide)-- and having your own is easier than you'd think.

The four main goals are to: (1) develop a 13 - acre block in the center of the city as a «Green Arts District» beyond the LEED Platinum level for neighborhood development and use that development to catalyze a prosperous city - wide economy; (2) develop a post-carbon energy system for both the city and the College based on efficiency and renewable energy; (3) develop a 20,000 acre greenbelt around the city to revive local agriculture and forestry; and (4) create the most exciting educational experiment in the U.S. by using the entire effort as an educational laboratory for all students in the Oberlin area.

The Lower Zambezi REDD + Project, along with the Luangwa Community Forests Project, developed through the United States Agency for International Development funded Community Forests Program, Zambia, will create a continuous green corridor in the area.

As green roofs have become a preferred method to manage stormwater in urban areas, more and more cities are creating incentives to encourage green infrastructure.

The Green Felt Protest Suit was created out of felt and meant to be worn in areas where legal protesting is not permitted.

Via Green Inc More on Reducing Pollution Offshore Wind and Wave Farms Should be Designed to Create Artificial Reefs Marine Protected Areas are Crucial to Save the African Penguin (And More) Sweet!

- The Plaza: Apple has connected its Union Square store with the surrounding community with The Plaza, an outdoor area open 24/7 and featuring a 50 - foot green wall, public Wi - Fi, seating for 200 people, and a fountain created by sculpture artist Ruth Asawa.

• Handling food inventories and stock control activities • Preparing and mixing ingredients to create tasty green salads and molded fruit mixes • Portioning and packaging food items according to set standards of the restaurant • Ascertaining food hygiene and general sanitization of the kitchen area

Professional Experience Accenture (City, ST) Date — Date Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Consultant • Supported the United States Postal Service Continuous Improvement Office and Retail Service Area • Led a ZIP - Forward project validating the accuracy of POS originating Priority Mail data • Supported the United States Postal Service Finance Remediation and Compliance team • Directed ZIP - Forward project to define the Business Reply Mailer process and identify revenue leakage • Created a strategic roadmap of improvements for a new operational and financial processes • Reduced the risk of revenue loss and establish metrics for process analysis and benchmarking • Supported United States Postal Service Global Claims Accounting Services Group • Managed a ZIP - Forward Event to reduce claim backlog and overall adjudication process time • Improved mediation strategy and mitigation plan to assist in SOX certification • Provided coaching on LSS theories, methodologies, and tools to ZIP - Forward project team • Mentored a USPS employee to achieve Green Belt status

Painting the shed in a muted green really helps it blend into the garden, and creating a seating area around it with potted plants is a nice touch.

Blinds help add a sense of privacy without loosing light, and a matching mint - green sofa creates a comfortable seating area, perfect for entertaining.

Create two distinct areas with a clever layout, but link the two by choosing furniture in matching woods and using the same chocolate and lime green colour scheme throughout the space.

Simple table and chairs, neutral shades, a mint - green backsplash, and storage space with wainscoting, all blend together to create a kitchen area you'd love to cook and eat in.

Introduce spring greens with dreamy lilacs to create an intimate, relaxing area.

Light green accents open up the space, creating a spacious, airy feeling in this small area.

You may notice that I made use of the actual stickers that were printed with two of the pallets, but I also used the outer portion of one moose to create an area to paint inside too (that plain ol' green moose).

A good example is this contemporary bedroom designed by CWB Architects, which uses a bright pink wall color with two neutral secondary colors — white and brown — along with a couple of lively accent colors — baby blue and sage green — to create a wonderfully relaxed and updated style that would work just as well in a teen or... MORE guest room as in the master bedroom.The animal print area rug adds an extra touch of fun.

The benefits of a green roof are indefinite, from creating natural areas for wildlife to thrive, to reducing your carbon footprint and adding visual beauty to an area.

Create a relaxed dining area using subtle shades of olive and green, and then add finer details such as crisp linen, beautiful china and vintage glassware to give the room an elegant edge.