Rain, Rain, Go Away Sustainable Landscaping of Halsted Grove Stephanie Gallo Kyle Jackson Isabel Montoya Keith Watson LAS 493, 2013

Ammendments On Tuesday we found out that the Heritage Garden would most likely not work with us. We have included these changes in our proposal and in this presentation.

Area Between SEL and SCE along Halsted This is the proposed area of the Heritage Garden Our proposal makes sustainable additions to the current plan for the site These ideas could also be implemented without the Heritage Garden, or on other campus sites

Outline Water Runoff Analysis Water Bench Educational Signage

Quantitative Analysis of Runoff What is needed: --Map of Heritage Garden or other site --Coefficients --Soil permeability To calculate, guidance needed from: --Prof. Krishna Reddy --Civil engineering intern

Elements needed for analysis using Heritage Garden as an Example Site map Data on permeability Coefficients What landscaping changes are needed to achieve zero runoff?

Benefits of quantitative analysis Runoff analysis addresses Green Fee pillars: 1. Environmental protection: Quantify reduction in polluted water into Lake Michigan, the primary source of potable water at UIC and in Chicago. 2. Social equity: Take responsibility and manage water onsite at UIC rather than externalizing problem for others to transport and treat. 3. Economic benefits: Reduce costs due to smaller volume of wastewater, putting less stress on overburdened sewer system. 4. Quantitative evidence could spur public policy change (e.g., more equitable sewer utility fees based on demonstrable prevention of runoff).

Water Bench The Design! This bench would allow rain to be stored Small holes are equally distributed throughout the bench that lets water in The tanks are underneath the bench has an installed faucet that allows for easily access to the water It would be aesthetically appealing to students and visitors

Budget The estimate budget of the bench would be $10,000. It is a prototype and it isn’t being mass distributed It would need to be ship internationally

Awareness The bench will bring awareness for the students It would help converse water, bring independence from relying on city’s supply, and prevent fresh water runoff.

Environmental Protection It helps prevent fresh water runoff that easily floods during rainstorms on campus It will prevent flooding that happens frequently The fresh water that will be collected for the native plants in the Heritage Garden.

Social Equality Creates a designated area for students to sit down, relax, learn, and socialize with friends It would provide a place for students to admire the Heritage Gardens in an urban setting

Financial benefits It would avoid further water usage from the city

The Alternative Route Just in case, we can also provide information about collapsible rain gardens Range in prices from $40 to $120, it will also provide the same three pillars of sustainability. It would still help the Heritage Gardens Help avoid storm runoff

Signage There would be signs about all the different additions to the garden of permeable pavement, bios well, and natural plants. Two proposed signs: 2'x4' and 3'x4' explaining in brief detail and illustration the implementation and explanation of not only what rain barrels, permeable pavement and the other portions of the garden are but also the significance of what these bring to the UIC campus

Signage Environmental Protection Informing student and community members about the specific parts of the garden. Explain how it will help rainwater management on campus Clarify certain terms and portions of the garden to students and faculty who may not know

Signage Social Equity The signage would increase awareness of environmental issues on campus Promote the heritage garden to the UIC community It will also improve upon the general aesthetic on that portion of campus.

Signage Economic Benefit Lead to campus jobs on maintaining and up keeping the garden as well as collecting rain water from the barrel Keeping up with the "UIC Experience.

Signage Cost A 3’ x 4’ post and panel, single sided sign requires 2 posts set in concrete in order for it to last year round. The sign itself would estimate around $ , labor costs are $80 an hour and this type of sign is estimated to take 4-5 hours to install.

Other Sections Permeable Paving David suggested adding permeable pavement to the area This serves as small-scale trial for the rest of campus Native Plants Joanne suggested planting native species around the proposed bioswale areas. They assist in penetration and use of rain water

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