Sentences with phrase «for public green space»

Buttke is interested in using public interest in personal health as a way to increase support for public green space, and enhancing public understanding of how human actions can drive infectious disease spread through a variety of avenues including school programs, websites, and smart phone apps.

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Set in the center of the hotel lobby, a 9 - foot tall tree sets the stage for a dramatic arrival with dozens of hand - blown glass ornaments shimmering in deep shades of green, blue, gold and touches of burgundy, and two elaborate gingerbread houses adorn the reception area and public spaces.

The city of Chicago, Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail, Chicago Park District and The Trust for Public Land have joined forced to convert abandoned railroad space along the once bustling Bloomingdale Line into much - needed community green space for residents and visitors.

In anticipation of its public meeting on the projects next month, the Department of City Planning is letting the public sound off online about their recommendations for developments ranging from Columbia University's Baker Field sports complex expansion project to a proposal to clean up the stretch of green space between the George Washington Bridge and Dyckman Street.

Picente cited the many benefits of a revitalized downtown district that, in conjunction with Mohawk Valley Health System's soon - to - be constructed state - of - the - art hospital, will create employment opportunities, add new revenue streams for economic growth, supply additional public parking, improve community health with green spaces and stimulate property values.

The cost for the new, public green space totaled $ 9,255,000.

The new, public green space is an amenity for the existing business park, developed as part of the successful brownfield remediation project along Union Ship Canal at Buffalo Lakeside Commerce Park.

Co-author Dr Rachel McInnes, Senior Climate Impacts Scientist at the Met Office, added: «This finding that the effects of different types of vegetation — green space and gardens, and tree cover — differ at both very high and very low air pollution levels is particularly relevant for public health and urban planning policies.

As well as green infrastructure in public spaces, this will involve renovating a demonstration building in Balmaseda to showcase five technologies for limiting the impact of heatwaves.

11.7 by 2030, provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, particularly for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities

These inclusion programs create jobs, keep funding local, and provide accessible green spaces for public benefit.

Research from Fields in Trust shows for the first time at national level, a direct and statistically significant link between public parks and green spaces and health and wellbeing.

We would all acknowledge that the natural landscape — the countryside or, for urban dwellers, public parks and green spaces — has a restful and calming influence.

«We are already seeing the enormous power of our outdoor green space to help combat our nation's greatest enemies — chronic disease, obesity, mental illness, and social inequity,» says Capt. Sara B. Newman, Director of the Office of Public Health for the National Park Service.

The green roof will also be used as an open air public space for walking, yoga, and jogging with views of the island beyond.

Guestrooms boast oversized windows looking onto an abundance of green gardens and public spaces creating a social campus feel, but also include blackout and noise blocking shades for when travellers wish to unplug.

Amongst the green open spaces, delightful pathways, magnificent apple and pear orchards and beautiful flower beds is a selection of fabulous facilities, such as a charming café, public tennis courts, an orangery and a gazebo which provides the setting for free performances of music and entertainment.

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I suppose it's a public benefit that they included an artist residency, but this seems like an inappropriate (and mostly ugly) use of public land set aside for green space.

Here, it reactivates Geddes's original green space, allowing for fresh public engagement.

We are looking for local and international artists, architects, and designers to submit either artworks that explore contemporary meanings of «green» or proposals for sculptures, architectural models and design that fit in green development public spaces.

The concerns and questions that arise from the tradition of landscape painting and landscape design, starting with the gardens of the Baroque to the current public green spaces, are the triggers for the creation of these works.

In addition to reducing flood damages, benefits of green infrastructure include energy savings, reduced sewer costs, improved public health, spaces for recreation and environmental benefits.

By supporting Wang Yong Chen and Green Earth Volunteers, International Rivers has played an important role in increasing environmental activism and opening up space for public participation in the Chinese government's decision - making process.

Localities have authority over the built environment (e.g. through zoning and building codes); they can implement smart growth initiatives and increase public transportation alternatives; they act as first responders for climate impacts; they deploy green infrastructure such as increasing land for open space and parks; and they drive green economies by offering tax relief and other incentives.

Pediatricians are uniquely positioned to advocate for sustainable electricity - generating systems, accessible public and active transportation, plant - based food availability, and green spaces that ultimately affect child and family health.

The China - U.S. Partnership for Sustainable Development is currently working to transform several urban cores into living systems that will process waste water, leverage opportunities for renewable energy, and create new green spaces for public use.

The first is the venue, in an amazing bit of industrial archaeology, repurposed into public space, farmers markets and the Centre for Green Cities.

It is a shame that David Miller is leaving after two terms; the things that he started are just beginning to come to fruition, like this green roof, the first phase of a much larger rehabilitation of Toronto's most important public space (seen in TreeHugger here: Green Dreams for Toronto's City green roof, the first phase of a much larger rehabilitation of Toronto's most important public space (seen in TreeHugger here: Green Dreams for Toronto's City Green Dreams for Toronto's City Hall)

The design concept, called Docking Stations, not only captures clean tidal energy, it also provides a public green space and tidal pools for wildlife.

The allocations the building made for green space and public transportation were well received, but he wondered if it would make a difference anywhere else in the country.

«This year's data reflects longer - term trends of people moving to the Pacific West, where cities such as Portland and Seattle are seeing the combination of a boom in the technology and creative marketing industry, as well as a growing «want» for outdoor activity and green space,» says Michael Stoll, economist, professor and chair of the Department of Public Policy at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Also, using public green spaces reduces depression and boots mental well - being by making it easier for isolated people to meet others, exercise and generally take some much needed time out.