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Data 114 2 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future ParkLife Elements: System Related nature. with Chicago throughout spaces Connecting Greenways 3 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 58 Transport to locale • Land dedicated to green space • Connects green spaces to other corridor green spaces 68 Communicate location offerings • Semi-hard trail surfacing • Provides “green routes” for commuters 69 Select destination • Publicity associating corridors with commuting and recreation • Connects to transportation system 70 Plan route • Rental facilities at key points for nodes 72 Travel to destination Skis, bicycles, etc with point to • Provides trail-side amenities to 73 Provide transition point rental and return. facilitate recreation/exploration • System mapped to connect larger • Creates wildlife habitat pathways. 74 Provide wayfinding green spaces/parks. 75 Engage the senses • System mapped to compliment or 76 Accommodate multiple continue public transportation and paths parallel heavy traffic routes. 77 Provides amenities • Trail-side information elements to guide/foster exploration for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 81 Encourage further exploration Greenways 4 Associated Design Factors Discussion 62 Inter-activity transition is Daniel Burnham envisioned green space corridors connecting major difficult parks throughout the city. The system revisits and dramatically expands 67 Inadequate amenities upon Burnham’s vision. This concept of corridors offers city dwellers a linear green space that not only provides passage from larger 72 Limited transportation options greenspace to larger green space, but also offers a green environment 73 Got lost en route that serves both the urge to explore and the need to get from one point to another. In addition, corridors allow for wildlife habitat pathways throughout the city. Daniel Burnham understood the need to create connections throughout a city. The concept of green space continuity, when illustrated on a map as a city wide design, can be quite captivating. What is more profound than its elegance as an urban planning idea is the impact it has at the ground level. It is in its everyday usage that a system of green swathed corridors throughout the city, where the value of Greenways is most apparent. Parks play a vital role in an for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused urban landscape, offering respite from the sometimes harsh stimulus that is a modern city. Parks, and green space, in general, speak to a primal urge in people to connect with a natural world larger than the creation of mankind. Unfortunately, in most urban settings, parks are islands of green space in a sea of “grayscape”, or built environment. They often have to be viewed as destinations, only practical for occasional visits. And while the structural needs of high population density cities will require this to be so, Greenways attempts to speak to this issue. Greenways is a concept that, in this manifestation, is meant to be viewed as a comprehensive and integrated network of green avenues, or corridors, throughout the city. It is much more than a linear park. Greenways are meant to be viewed as an integral part of the city’s infrastructure and landscape. They serve the recreational and leisure needs of a city’s populace, but they are also meant to be highly functional, ideally providing the routes of choice for human powered movement throughout the city. In connecting green spaces to one another, Greenways serve to deny the notion of parks as islands, and redefine green space in the city. They provide a sense of continuity and connectedness for the city dweller. Not only do they provide contiguous green space, but they also connect neighborhoods, downtown, the lakeshore, and with larger infrastructure. The parallels with mass transit are important, as Greenways will intersect, compliment, and occasionally coincide with mass transit infrastructure. Such a plan, especially one involving land in the way the Greenways does, does not happen overnight. The concept lends itself to a progressive roll-out. 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participants • Modular workspaces focused work 57 Assemble materials • Wall-less overhangs • Facilitates outdoor activity during inclement weather 59 Secure activity space • Discrete temperature-controlled environments • Protects park users from extreme 60 Gather participants weather conditions and elements 73 Provide transition • Barriers and protective shields made from natural elements • Fosters year-round recreation 75 Engage the senses • Storage and amenity facility • Provides safe and secure storage 77 Provide amenities solutions • Short and long-term participation 81 Encourage further database • Provides showers and amenities for exploration city residents 84 Coordinate resources • Encourages short and long-term recreation and other forms of par- 85 Inform participants ticipation for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 94 Encourage ongoing involve- • Informs park-goers of park happen- ment content ings and participation opportunities 100 Create experience ParkLife 9 Associated Design Factors Discussion 62 Inter-activity transition is ParkLife family of three discrete components that supports and difficult facilitates work, recreation, exploration and civic participation in 67 Inadequate amenities nature. The components: Working Colonies, Microclimates, and Clean Hubs are mutually exclusive solutions that may also be experienced in 68 Safety as a concern conjunction with each other. 69 Inadequate information for future plan ParkLife is a set of tangible solutions that facilitates work, 70 Poor awareness of events in the exploration, recreation and civic participation. Central to ParkLife is future the philosophy that parks can and should support multiple aspects 82 Varied community goals of a city person’s life beyond recreation and leisure. The collection of solutions, which is comprised of three components—Working 83 Lack of time or resources required to gauge interest Colonies, Microclimates, and Clean Hubs—seeks to reinforce common city-life behavior, as well as introduce new ones. 84 Lack of community interest 86 Unable to identify participants beforehand Components of the system for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 101 Element availability Working Colonies As work grows increasingly more mobile due to the globalized economy and advances in communication solutions, work is conducted outside office spaces. Just as the lines between work and home have already blurred, so too will the lines between work, home and the third place. Home and ‘the office’ no longer constitute the primary environments in which people spend their days. The ‘third place,’ an environment designed to support personal, social, and professional interests, is becoming noticeably more prominent in people’s daily lives. Working Colonies, a network of rentable single- room spaces throughout city parks, bring the third place to the natural setting to support the demands of collaborative or focused work outside traditional office spaces. Working Colonies are outfitted with the infrastructure necessary to conduct work, including communication solutions as well as basic activity and storage spaces. Designed to infuse nature into the lives of city people, Working Colonies offer controllable wall opacity modules to give workers control over their views and privacy. Open- air, wall-less shelters consisting of transparent overhangs, which offer both visual and physical access to the surrounding environment, are also available. Microclimates Another component of Parklife is a network of Microclimates, atmospheric zones which moderate the weather conditions of the surrounding environment. 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As local and neighborhood his explore to city,out set Jed the to NewMichigan. in life his of majority the spending after Chicago to moved recentlyJed Scenario Working Colony Working he reserved for tomorrow for reserved he PlanIt system to system Greenways CNIFER ParkLife 12 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Cross-PollinationCollaborative GreenConversion YouthInitiative Leadership CNIFER Nature’sFeelers CEAS Elements: System Related hub. sharing work and information and leases, equipment and tool term short maintenance, space green to attend to resources and staffNeighborhood (Community Environmental Action System) CEAS 13 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 22 Establish new touch points • Green space rangers staffed at • Monitors and conducts ongoing 27 Coordinate resource use neighborhood districts maintenance within the neighbor- hood 28 Manage resource schedules • Local ranger stations • Engages with community through 29 Schedule maintenance • Tools and equipment for upkeep of local system both informal interactions and for- 31 Monitor system components malized information session • Filter of CNIFER fact module that 32 Tend to system components applies to neighborhood • Receives and respond to neighborhood suggestions 33 Service components • Prioritized daily work list to be con- ducted by the rangers • Cumulates list of volunteer 34 Repair/replace components projects 35 Assess events • Tools and equipment available for lease by local residents • Mobilizes staff and community to 36 Signal significant system aid other neighborhoods changes • System of monitoring and tracking leased tools and equipment • Connects people with know-how to 42 Assemble resources people with questions • Transaction application to store 43 Act upon plan information and image of neighbor for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 45 Accommodate feedback renting equipment 49 Disseminate response • Reservation application to pre-book equipment 50 Triage event • Smart wall communication system 82 Determine community goals for receiving feedback, contacting 83 Gauge interest neighbors, and reserving resources 84 Coordinate resources • List of long term projects, estimat- 85 Inform participants ed project length, and tools needed for community service 86 Communicate goals • List of emergency assistance need- 87 Delegate responsibilities ed in other neighborhoods 88 Provide materials • Archive of local experts, willing to 90 Accommodate feedback answer questions 94 Encourage ongoing involve- • Filter of CNIFER experience module ment that applies to neighborhood • Communication system linking CEAS stations to each other CEAS (Community Environmental Action System) 14 Associated Design Factors Discussion 43 Observed system needs aren’t CEAS is a system of neighborhood staff and resources to attend to reported by users green space maintenance, offer short term leases of tools and equip- 44 Maintenance gets off schedule ment to residents, and serve as a hub for information and work sharing. 48 Inadequate resources As the city of Chicago gets bigger, successful maintenance and 56 Insufficient human resources outreach will need to occur on a more localized basis to allow for 67 Inadequate amenities prompt and appropriate response to community needs. CEAS takes 68 Participants don’t know how to a cue from the CAPS program and localizes maintenance personnel get involved in neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is equipped with a Ranger Station, that serves as a combination home office for the Green Space 69 Spontaneous activity isn’t sup- Rangers, tool and equipment supply shed and community center, and ported a staff of trained Green Space Rangers who oversee maintenance and 82 Varied community goals liaise with the community. 105 Lack of caretaking knowledge The CEAS Ranger Stations will access the CNIFER (described in docu- ment) fact module to understand the condition of area green spaces. for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused These facts will be used to create a prioritized work list for the Green Space Rangers. sensor sensor CEAS work list sensor CNIFER sensor CEAS work list sensor In addition to this work list, Green Space Rangers will receive infor- mation about local conditions and work needs from the community. Over the next 100 years, conducting maintenance will become increas- ingly automated. As automation reduces the manual-labor require- ments of the Green Space Ranger, conducting maintenance within the neighborhood will shift from performing the required tasks to serv- ing as a green presence available for answering questions, receiving information about the current system and ideas for future changes. To encourage personal involvement in area green spaces and a com- mitment to increase the amount of nature within private spaces, CEAS offers resources to the community to remove some of the impedi- ments that currently stand in the way of green involvement. One reason neighbors do not report damage and maintenance needs within their community green spaces is that they do not believe they will be acted upon. Community members currently must use the CEAS (Community Environmental Action System) 15 for the following time slot. 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CEAS relief squad later that day.that While later squad relief CNIFER (described in document) in (described - - - CEAS (Community Environmental Action System) 18 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Photo: fireflythegreat (Flickr) PlanIt MyNature YouthInitiative Leadership CNIFER NatureSpy I Elements: System Related nature. about individuals educate and connect informally to tools of Asuite nature.edu Labiatae Salviagreggii Cherry Sage 19 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 1 Identify learners • Grade-independent and device- • Creates and facilitates plans for 2 Identify instructional goals agnostic information nature-related learning and interac- tions through organized activities 4 Construct resources • Database to support aggregated information via user input/database and self-exploration 7 Gauge learner needs/wants output • Supports group activities and goals 8 Articulate concepts • Suite of ergonomically-friendly through shared information 9 Facilitate discussion devices for accessing information • Aggregates and store data from (glasses, handheld devices) multiple input sources 10 Synthesize concepts • High-resolution display projection to • Contains real-time updating capabil- 11 Direct to additional display information overlay ity to link simultaneous users resources • GPS media capture and tagging • Displays projected information over- 12 Archive knowledge • Partnerships with existing organiza- lay regarding surrounding environ- 16 Supply feedback tions (like youth advisory board and ment and associated activities 75 Engage the senses CEAS) to structure activities • Supports translation/explanation of 76 Accommodate multiple • Extension of formal education as technical terminology within context for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused paths defined by Chicago Public Schools • Transmits newly captured data to (CPS) 78 Facilitate sharing of central database (CNIFER) experience • Interface that allow users to search • Accesses historical images and data and transfer images and other 79 Archive experience • Synchs with multiple existing device archived media 81 Encourage further types • Access to downloadable expert exploration • Delivers appropriate level of infor- commentary 99 Sense presence mation detail, according to user • Planning database and interface to settings 100 Create experience alert users of upcoming events of • Tags GPS-positioned information to interest allow appropriate user access nature.edu 20 Associated Design Factors Discussion 1 Mixed learner group nature.edu is a suite of tools to informally connect and educate indi- 2 Uneven learner/teacher ratio viduals about nature. This platform is intended to support a wide range of activities and age groups through modular and free-form 3 Mixed educational goals educational activities in which participants can plan, participate in, 4 Inexperienced teachers track, and save their experiences as part of a private archives or as a 8 Asynchronous learners contribution to the CNIFER system database (described in document). 9 Varied learner knowledge/ This archive allows users to tap into an ever-growing knowledge base, needs individually or in groups, and provides multiple access points such as public parks and forest preserves, neighborhoods, and the lakefront. 10 Technical language Comprehension nature.edu provides a full suite of tools and capabilities to support 11 Limited opportunities for informal learning. Recognizing that people learn in different ways and have a variety of preferences, this educational toolkit leverages Learning point-of-need information with personal preferences to support, but 13 Lack of learner engagement not dictate, an individual’s experience in nature. 15 Resource information for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused Unrecorded/lost This supporting role in an educational experience is paramount; now, as in the future, humans’ experience in nature straddles a deli- 16 Knowledge is siloed cate balance between a desire for knowledge regarding the world 17 Archiving not done 0n around them and an equally strong need to treat the natural envi- a timely basis ronment as a respite from technology, connectivity, and the need for efficiency that runs rampant through the rest of life in the present 45 Data too diffuse for quality day. While technical advances are likely to continue at a rapid rate, aggregation/incomplete data gathering this need for an unplugged experience grows along with it. 92 No place to archive That said, the technical capabilities inherent in a more ubiquitous 99 No need identified system of learning about the environment are not far off, and mak- 100 Comparison of options ing use of that capacity may allow individuals to participate in and learn from nature in a way that is currently not possible. Taking care 101 Element availability to design a system that allows for the capability, while also allowing 102 Responsibility a turn-off it to be ignored, is a critical element of its design. 103 Infrastructure mismatch 107 Availability of replacements Components of the system 109 Failure of maintenance 112 Behavior interferes with NaturePrep human goals Informal educational experiences in nature can be both planned and unplanned; in some cases there is some amount of research before setting off, while in others the desire for knowledge is spur-of-the- moment and very casual. 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As recent most the catch to quickly device mobile his ing check area, wetland the to headed and display the activity.offheron flipped the He on up caught get Scenario, cont. - - nature.edu 25 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Cross-PollinationCollaborative GreenConversion Elements: System Related goods. purchasegrow, or can residentstrade where agro-solutions marketplaces) (neighborhood small-scale and farming) (vertical Large-scale Urban Agriculture 26 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 4 Construct resources • Large transparent structure • Provides high-yield crops 5 Coordinate logistics • Hydroponic growing systems • Conserves and recycles energy and 21 Leverage existing • Light management system water touchpoints • Energy conservation center • Supplements natural light 22 Establish new touchpoints • Point of financial transaction • Supports indoor growing systems 82 Determine community goals • Temperature controlled • Protects crops and goods from con- tamination and disease 83 Gauge interest • Food and plant supplier • Supports and monitors foot traffic 84 Coordinate resources • Walkable aisles • Fosters community participation 85 Inform participants • Water recycling system 86 Communicate goals • Offers food distribution channels for • Community-supported and owned local residents and growers 87 Delegate responsibilities store • Tracks all transactions-purchases, 88 Provide materials • Trade and purchase facilitator trades, etc. 89 Encourage participation • Adjacent outdoor garden space • Identifies source of all foods and for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 90 Accommodate feedback • Indoor growing system goods 91 Assess progress • Plant and flower depot • Monitors and manages health of goods 93 Share experience • Tagging system for food 94 Encourage ongoing involve- identification system ment • Recommendation and review 95 Publicize outcome archive 96 Communicate participant impact 97 Assess success 100 Create experience 104 Identify need 105 Procure element 106 Integrate element 107 Tend to element Urban Agriculture 27 Associated Design Factors Discussion 6 Difficulty finding resources Urban Agriculture is city and community-scaled urban agriculture solu- 7 Conflicts of information tions that provide access to fresh and local goods. Downtown Urban Agriculture is manifested in Vertical Farms which reside in multi-story 82 Varied community goals buildings and offer large quantities of produce, fruit, herbs, plants, etc. 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- to be purchased and procured by city residents. Extending into local sibility neighborhoods and communities are small-scale Corner Store Coops 91 Difficult to collect feedback/moni- which are socially and economically supported by local residents of the tor progress during event community. 97 Difficult to measure individual participant impact Urban Agriculture offers city residents the opportunity and experience to build personal relationships with the food system- from production 99 No need identified to procurement to consumption. Solutions range in scale to support 100 Comparison of options both high-traffic downtown-scapes and less busy neighborhoods and 101 Element availability communities. 102 Responsibility a turn-off Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 105 Lack of caretaking knowledge Components of the system Vertical Farms Abandoned warehouses and multi-story buildings can be re-purposed and converted to Vertical Farms to support food production, state of the art growing techniques and points of purchase for city residents. Using greenhouse methods and recycled energy, Vertical Farms can provide steady, predictable food production cycles regardless of sea- son or extreme weather conditions like drought or floods. By using vertical space, indoor farming solutions eliminate the need to seize large plots of land, a process that may lead to deforestation and abuse of the natural environment. Additionally, indoor farming can take advantage of soil-less growing methods such as hydroponics, to offer high-yield crops year-round with significantly less water loss than industrial farming techniques. To offset energy costs and overhead fees, Vertical Farms offer restau- rants as additional revenue stream. The meals served at the restau- rants are prepared from ingredients and goods grown on premises supporting a local and sustainable food story. Corner Store Coop Urban Agriculture in neighborhoods exist on a far smaller scale. Corner Store Coops, markets that economically and socially supported by neighborhood residents, take advantage of both outdoor and indoor farming techniques and allow city residents to engage in food production in ways that were once available only to farmers. Corner Store Coops are distributed throughout the city to serve immediate grocery needs of neighborhoods and communities. Housed in small facilities, Corner Store Coops sell, distribute and facilitate the trade Urban Agriculture 28 Discussion, cont. isolated and managed. and isolated traced, be can contamination of source tamination, con of event the In information. site and plier sup relevant with consumers provides that system labeling and tracking a document), in (described throughgrower respective its to back traced be can good or food of Everypiece other with goods home-grown Coop the by grown goods purchase may residents City etc. flowers plants, herbs, produce, grains, fresh of , or they may sell and exchange their garden/ their exchange and sell may they or , Coop Nature TaggingNature supporters. - - Urban Agriculture 29 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future leave a note for Nick applauding his tomatoes. his applauding Nick for note a leave the in stops Lisa day next The meal. her prepare to home tinues con and pays Charlie’sshe minutes, Withinthyme. 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Overall, findings showed greater stress 108 Recycling is difficult recovery in response to the natural settings” (Kahn 1999, 13). 111 Mechanism displays unexpected behavior Since nature will continue to contribute to the wellbeing of Chicago’s for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 112 Behavior interferes with human citizens, it could and should play an important role in defining in goals the spaces and objects of the future. Outside In is aims to integrate nature into future spaces and objects in interesting, delightful, and functional ways. On a large scale Outside In consists of building features and materials that break down the barriers between the indoor and outdoor worlds, both metaphorically and physically - to help people appreciate the nature around them and extend their living spaces into the natural environment. These elements help bring some of the drama and wonder of the natural world into the build environment. On a smaller scale Outside In consists of tools and ready-made kits that facilitate bringing nature indoors - in the form of indoor gardens or greenhouses, functional elements that assist in air and water purification, and decorative elements that serve aesthetic purposes. Ideally, Outside In will help people get in touch with what M. Thomashow calls an ecological identity: “how people perceive themselves in reference to nature, as living and breathing beings connected to the rhythms of the earth, the biogeochemical cycles, the grand and complex diversity of ecological systems” (Thomashow 1995, xiii). 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The sensors form a wireless exist in multiple domains ad-hoc network and, through designated gateway sensor nodes, send the collected data to a central database (CNIFER). The data can be used 43 Observed system needs aren’t reported by users to determine maintenance needs, and may also help detect serious problems or events (e.g. outbreak of disease, pests, flooding). 45 Data too diffuse for quality aggregation/Incomplete data Nature’s Feelers is a collection of sensors forming a Wireless Sensor gathering Network (WSN), aimed specifically at monitoring nature and nature- 50 New condition alters adaptation related data in the Chicago region. The “feelers” are miniature, auton- needs omous sensors that form a wireless ad-hoc network and send the 52 Cannot receive alert data they’ve collected to a central database (CNIFER - described in 54 No means to determine resources document), most likely via designated gateway nodes. CNIFER is then able to interpret the data and predict, prepare for, and potentially 56 Insufficient resources: people and prevent serious problems (such as pest infestations, heavy rains that tools may result in flooding, etc). for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 58 Insufficient or misinterpretation of data Background: Wireless Sensor Networks Much of the early research into Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) tech- nology was conducted by and for the military; specifically, DARPA funded and continues to fund a large number of WSN-related projects (Romer and Mattern 2004, 2). As WSN technology has advanced over the years, many new, and sometimes surprising, applications have emerged, including: vital-sign monitoring of patients in hospitals, tracking vehicles and food distribu- tion, and rescuing avalanche victims (Romer and Mattern 2004, 4-8). There are particularly interesting applications of WSNs to nature and the natural environment: WSNs can be used to measure humidity, pressure, ambient light, temperature, salinity of water, and even the behavior and migration routes of wild animals (Romer and Mattern 2004, 6). Additionally, sensors can monitor “plant growth, pH levels, the presence of nutrients, moisture, pests or disease” (Georgia 2008) which can significantly impact gardening and farming. The implications of WSNs are varied and wide-reaching: WSNs have the potential to save lives, make processes more efficient, and detect danger or damage early. By tracking previously unknown information, they assist in minimizing unnecessary resource usage - for example, by tracking crop growth status they can “significantly [reduce] the need for on-farm labour inputs” (Georgia 2008), thus reducing costs associated with running a farm. 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Rotating installations provide visually stimulating, educational touch 10 Technical language comprehen- points, while architectural features encourage people to see nature pres- sion ent in the built environment on a daily basis. 13 Lack of learner engagement 24 Missed/unknown messaging I Spy Nature is a set of installations and architectural features opportunities throughout the city that make nature and natural processes more 26 Unknown or extremely large audi- transparent. These initiatives will facilitate improved citizen under- ence standing of how and where natural processes support daily life in the Chicago region. 27 Unaware of existing touch points 28 Existing material not in re-usable format Components of the system 29 Unable to predict audience reac- tion to new touch point Rotating installations for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 31 Messaging medium is damaged Rotating installations provide visually stimulating, educational touch or vandalized points to increase awareness of natural processes (e.g. water treat- 32 Messaging medium requires ment, composting) in the city. The installations will highlight natural maintenance processes in a transparent fashion - so that people can actually observe the processes occurring in real time, interacting with them 84 Lack of community interest whenever possible. The rotating nature of the installations ensures 110 Interference prevents sensory that content will update and change, and can respond to the season, input hot topics in the news, scientific trends, etc. 111 Mechanism displays unexpected behavior The installations will be accompanied by interactive signage which 112 Behavior interferes with human utilizes the system’s Green Information Identity (described in docu- goals ment). The signage will explain the natural phenomenon being high- lighted, stages of the process the people can see happening, key features to note, etc. Discovery of and navigation to the installations will occur via the city’s interconnected system of Greenways (described in document). Not only will Greenways assist people in travelling to the installa- tions, but Greenways space may actually be used to house installa- tions. Additionally, installations may be setup in local parks, commu- nity gardens, building lobbies, or street corners. I Spy Nature should work with local communities and neighborhood groups to determine which types of installations would be most appropriate for a particu- lar context. Design and sponsorship of installations may be facilitated by partner- ships with local community organizations - such as CEAS (described in document) and Green You Can Believe In (described in document)- as well as museum and educational organizations, like the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. I Spy Nature 45 Discussion, cont. Figure 1: Hydroponic roots on display on Hydroponicroots 1: Figure Figure1). 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Programs may be formalized for educa- 8 Asynchronous learners tion, designed for personal recreation and relaxation, or aimed at foster- 11 Limited opportunities for learning ing remote community/neighborhood relationships. 13 Lack of learner engagement 16 Knowledge is siloed Eco-Extensions provides Chicago-area residents opportunities to look extend their experience of nature beyond their immediate environ- 67 Inadequate amenities ments by connecting individuals with sister parks, local agro-tourism, 68 Safety as a concern and alternate educational experiences. Through a set of programs, 69 Inadequate information for future aimed at youth, adults, and families, participants can explore the ‘big plan picture’ of nature in new ways. 70 Poor awareness of events in the The program is intentionally broad in terms of audience and scope to future allow multiple touchpoint for interaction; in some cases, experiences 82 Varied community goals are designed to be folded into more traditional or curriculum-based for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 84 Lack of community interest education, while in others the interaction is intended to be informal 94 Inability to commit to ongoing and relaxing, with education rooted firmly in the background. Specific involvement programs and detailed descriptions are available online and are updated regularly to reflect seasonal offerings, such as festivals coor- 95 Difficult to establish metrics for dinated with specific holidays. success 98 No follow up after individual Actual coordination of the events, programs, and nature partnerships event or engagement occurs through collaboration between the Chicago Public Schools 105 Lack of caretaking knowledge (CPS), Green You Can Believe In (a bottom-up community volunteer program, described in document) and the Chicago Parks Department. Components of the system Sister Park Partnerships These formal classifications of Sister Park Partnerships create alli- ances between local, Chicago-based parks and greenspaces in other states and countries. The program extends the existing sister park program already in place at a national park level and makes it acces- sible on a smaller scale, creating additional investment within each individual community as well as opportunities for broadened prob- lem-solving and support for the greenspaces themselves. These connections can forge a Sister Park Partnerships can be either culturally thematic—for example, a park in Archer Heights, a heavily Polish neighborhood, partnering with a neighborhood park in a town back in Poland,—specific to the terrain, flora, and fauna (such as a wetlands park that partners with a lagoon area in Florida), or based on usage patterns, like parks with all-weather hiking areas that may have particular maintenance or shared logistical concerns. In other Eco-Extensions 52 capabilities at a later date. 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It is also intended to encourage creative, outdoors activity for both individuals and groups. 92 No place to archive This system element offers opportunities for people to document their experiences to share both publicly and privately. It also creates opportunities for communities to enhance their urban setting with art and artifacts in a creative and attractive way. The goal of the system is to infuse nature into the fabric of daily life for city dwellers. This infusion is a two-way street in that people should feel that they can exert some of their own creative energy in a green setting and have something to show for it. This speaks to some fundamental human urges of expression and an inclination to leave a mark as evidence of one’s passing through a space. This system element serves to guide and focus that energy, as well for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused as engage people and facilitate the expression of these urges. It also helps to steer these same energies from a more destructive expression. Ideally, all of these things converge in the mind of the user towards a sense of ownership and a more custodial relationship towards green spaces. Make Your Mark will seek to achieve these ends in a number of different ways. The emphasis will be on three major areas; digital or virtual mark making, structured mark making, and spontaneous mark making. The digital mark making component will allow people to create virtual tags and “hang” them in a virtual space at an actual location. GPS technology enables the marking of a location in space and coordinating that with data in a virtual space. This can be photography, video, text, or any other content posted by the user. These “marks” can be created on-site, and viewed or managed remotely, through mobile devices, or at information access point (Versatile Signage). Structured mark making is program based, and oriented towards the creation of art works in nature. This falls into two main categories; the natural and man-made. The natural focuses on the creation of art works in a collaborative way, in a natural setting and using natural materials available at hand. The goal is twofold in that it engages people in a creative group activity, and engages and familiarizes them with the outdoors in a new and interesting way. The man-made mark making is an extension and facilitation of community mural creation and public art creation. 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Research 7 Conflicts of information processes and findings are displayed and exhibited for public review 13 Lack of learner engagement and education. 15 Resource information unrecorded/lost Seed Bank Research Centers (SBRCs), while highly functional in 16 Knowledge is siloed nature are designed to incite public interest and intrigue. Like most banks, the primary goal of the SBRC is to protect a handful of assets 82 Varied community goals (seeds) from potential harm and risk, as well as to invest said assets 90 Unable to participate in other projects in pursuit of great rewards and advancements. 94 Inability to commit to Unlike most types of banks, however, SBRCs function as open ongoing involvement systems where people can observe center happenings and personally engage with the facility. 101 Element availability Seed banks exist for a variety of reasons: to protect seeds from for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused catastrophic events like war, famine, and devastating natural disasters; to maintain biodiversity; and to preserve a living history of seeds that may no longer be produced or face near extinction. The purpose of SBRCs touch upon each reason slightly, but have their focus on creating a living history of seeds, in production or otherwise, and promoting research endeavors. Simply put, seeds are not of particular interest to most lay people. Yet, the way in which scientists, horticulturists, researchers and ultimately an average city-person benefits from the study of seeds is of notable value. The goal of the SBRCs is to present seed- based research in a comprehensible, accessible and meaningful way that resonates with the public. For example, as the work of SBRCs continue to inform urban agricultural solutions, it is not difficult to draw connections between a city-person’s culinary experiences and the work of SBRCs. To engage the public in a compelling way, SBRCs are designed and managed much like museums. Seeds and seed-based information are displayed in specially-designed installation and exhibit pieces which can feed into MyNature-supported handheld devices for review and reflection at a later time. Additionally, all SBRCs provide visual access into research labs in effort to bring to the foreground processes that usually remain behind closed-doors. SBRCs vary in size and project focus. Whereas a downtown SBRC may be working with a particular grain, a SBRC the town over may be studying a particular flora seed. It is in each focus area and domain of work that distinguishes and gives value to each center as city people experience individual and unique learning opportunities with Seed Bank Research Center 63 Discussion, cont disciplinary thought and expertise. and thought disciplinary Collaborative TanksLink with from Findingsoriginating solutions. greening surrounding choices informed make to able are etc. sector,communities, private neighborhood the leadership, city Fromthis, environment. and setting local the with compatibility demonstrate that fauna and flora crops, of types the determining in role increases, parks and document) as such spaces green of development the as and shift conditions climate As visit. each to inspire and learn from cross- from learn and inspire to from the from Greenways Cross-Pollination SBRCs are also shared also are SBRCs (described in (described play a key a play Seed Bank Research Center 64 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future She thanked him and continued on her way.her on continued and him thanked She fruit. own her grow and plant to how explaining SBRC a left she installations. 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Aworking werefriend area her in Cross-PollinationCollaborative SBRC in a Wicker ParkWicker a in CNIFER database SBRC Link Seed Bank Research Center 65 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future CEAS Cross-PollinationCollaborative GreenConversion in believe can Greenyou Growand Gather Elements: System Related events. and insights prior on based trends predict to data aggregate to used and public the by accessible nature, things all for database integrated An (Chicago Nature Insight, Fact andExperience Record) CNIFER i JEGXW MRWMKLXW I\TIVMIRGI Seed Bank Research Center ResearchBank Seed YourMaker Mark Nature’sFeelers nature.edu '2-*)6 'LMGEKSVIWMHIRXW VIWIEVGLWGMIRXMWXW W]WXIQEHQMRMWXVEXSVW 66 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 3 Monitor system compo- • A tagged database of city-wide • Receives information gathered from nents environmental data Nature’s Feelers, newscrawlers, 4 Establish response needs • A fact module that maintains data users and system operators 5 Evaluate data gathered by Nature’s Feelers about • Sorts and tags information received the biological health of public 12 Archive knowledge • Determines when information green spaces. 35 Assess events exceeds thresholds or reaches criti- • An program that aggregates data cal junctures 36 Signal significant system and sends alerts when pre-deter- changes • Communicates with other system mined thresholds are passed applications 37 Aggregate system data • An insight module that records 38 Evaluate data • Facilitates the creation of new data both local and global events, the mining schemes 41 Determine action actions taken and outcomes. • Allows for residents to store and 44 Survey progress • A semantic newscrawler that col- access personal data 46 Receive alert lects information about global environmental events, their precur- • Accesses global information con- for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 47 Interpret data sors and event response actions cerning environmental response 52 Plan long-term response taken 53 Archive knowledge • An interface to receive information 66 Document experience entered by system operators about 78 Facilitate sharing of experi- local environmental events, their ence 79 Archive experience CNIFER (Chicago Nature Insight, Fact and Experience Record) 67 Associated Design Factors Discussion 16 Knowledge is siloed As the cost of information continues to approach zero and the rate 40 Symptoms of larger problems environmental and social change increases, facilitating the storage exist in multiple domains and use of data to provide meaningful insights will become increas- ingly important. CNIFER is an integrated database for all things nature 43 Observed system needs aren’t reported by users that codifies nature data to allow easy access by the public and private sectors and aggregates all forms of information to assist in data predic- 45 Data too diffuse for quality tion. Composed of three modules: Insight, Fact and Experience, CNIFER aggregation captures happenings in nature on both a personal and organic level 47 No clear course of action emerg- and associates these with information and insights about past local and es global occurrences. 54 No means to determine best resources Information within a city is often spread across multiple depart- 56 Insufficient resources: people and ments and stored in databases that do not communicate with each tools other. Unfortunately, environmental change signals are not distributed amongst geographies and departments, and a single department does 57 Uncertain of long-term plan not oversee a record of all ongoing changes. CNIFER overcomes this for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 58 Insufficient or misinterpretation problem by aggregating information about natural spaces in Chicago of data and across the globe in a centralized database. Using this data, 57 Uncertain of long-term plan CNIFER helps public and private sectors understand the current state 59 No way to document findings/ of Chicago’s natural spaces, anticipate changes, and learn about event knowledge response best practices. Information can be selectively accessed to provide a more specific view of the system, or can be mined by 80 Forgot where you were before researchers to look for new trends across data sources, locations and 92 No place to archive time. Components of the system CNIFER Insight Module Our current era is often described by an increased access to informa- tion and an accelerating rate of change. On the positive side, this means we know more about the factors that influence a city and gain insight into the most effective ways to respond to events. While this access to information should facilitate improved event response and continued learning, navigating the vast body of information to find and implement successful practices is increasingly challenging. The CNIFER Insight Module will aggregate data related to environ- mental research and programs. The insights that feed this module will come from three sources: First a semantic interpreter will scan newsfeeds and journals to search for events and programs deployed around the world. These stories will be automatically tagged for easy reference. The second source of insights comes from research and programs conducted within the system. Operators and researchers will tag events and a describe the process and results of their approach. The third source will come from CNIFER systems in other cities, which also maintain and archive of events and responses that have occurred CNIFER (Chicago Nature Insight, Fact and Experience Record) 68 Discussion, cont through which she can understand system health. system understand can she which through perspectives alternate as well as used being is tem sys the how into insight operator,offers system it Forthe here. lived who people the and events es, spac city of archive an provides it historian Forthe memories. and events past to access and storage Module the by utilized CNIFER the to sounds and video, photos, send will devices users’recording or personal document) in described ( spaces green within stations Recording time. in period a at Chicago about tion informa and memories record a maintain to munity com Chicago the by accessed and archived be to events allows module experience The experience. space-user green the to more and infrastructure final The ModuleExperience CNIFER analyzed. and added is data system new as updated easily be will and the of analysis on based set initially be will thresholds These personnel. response gency emer city as well as department nature the within those by both response for - action for departments specific to promote to information what determine to system the allow that thresholds programmable The analysis. trend facilitate to location and time with tagged be will mation infor This environment. 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The CNIFER Fact Module (described in resource document) is used to understand the current state of the system. 57 Uncertain of long-term plans Gather and Grow is a set of programmable thresholds that deter- 59 No way to document findings mines when a significant environmental event is occurring within the Chicago environment. Once these thresholds are passed, sys- tem administrators are supplied with the data from the CNIFER Fact Module about the current environmental state. Gather and Grow uses this data to search for similar events and event response in the CNIFER Insight Module. Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused The system administrator uses Gather and Grow to understand the scope of problem and draw upon research and prior events to determine an appropriate course of action. This immediate access to research and precedent allows the system administrator to tap into After taking actions, the system administrator documents the actions taken, the successes and challenges, links this to the initial CNIFER facts and current CNIFER facts, and enters this information into the CNIFER Insight Module. 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Along moth gypsy a with associated response a showing are neighborhood the Andersonville in trees oak three the from alert an Ranger,GreenSpace neighborhood receives a Jim, Scenario Gather and Growand Gather program that program Gather andGrow 74 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future nature.edu Elements: System Related decision-making. and programming, planning, learning, nature-related in level high a at involved youth getting for Aplatform Youth LeadershipInitiative 75 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 1 Identify learners • Inclusive of mid-elementary through • Assists in getting youth interested 2 Identify instructional goals high-school youth and involved in nature through hands-on activities 4 Construct resources • Structured, activity-centered mod- ules based on nature-centric topics • Connects to formal CPS curriculum 5 Coordinate logistics • Dedicated agriculture curriculum to provide school credits 6 Appraise learner knowledge • Main ‘campus’ for agro development • Leverages naturally-existing civic level pride in younger generations 7 Gauge learner needs/wants • Mentors from ecological science, forestry, agro fields • Provides structured participation 8 Articulate concepts and leadership for young people at • Partnerships with additional enti- high levels of decision-making 9 Facilitate discussion ties (e.g. Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum and forest preserves) • Facilitates incorporation of youth- 10 Synthesize concepts oriented exhibits and programming 11 Direct to additional resourc- • Planning program to contribute in existing organizations es youth expertise to programming and exhibit development • Creates youth-oriented new pro- 12 Archive knowledge grams in non-traditional environ- Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused • Occasional scheduled meetings ments 16 Supply feedback across all involved youth for joint collaboration and bonding • Organizes “leadership days” in which involved youth provide pro- • Scholarship opportunities for youth gramming tor friends and family who may not otherwise have access to higher education • Uses nature as a basis for curricu- lum-based learning science, math, literature, reading, writing, and city planning Youth Leadership Initiative 76 Associated Design Factors Discussion 1 Mixed learner group The Youth Leadership Initiative is a platform focused on including 2 Uneven learner/teacher ratio Chicago area youth in nature-related learning, planning, programming, and decision-making to supplement traditional school curricula. This 3 Mixed educational goals program partners with existing organizations to identify where the 8 Asynchronous learners younger generation’s voice may be valuable and is currently lacking, 9 Varied learner knowledge/needs creating both structured programs and networked webs of activity to 11 Limited opportunities for learning harness naturally occurring activities. 13 Lack of learner engagement The Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) is a program that functions as 16 Knowledge is siloed a kind of urban 4H, providing means for young people to participate 21 Feedback requires additional in decision-making related to nature and environmental domains. In information so doing it serves two functions: the YLI allows youth to participate in activities to which they might not have access, and also helps to 82 Varied community goals ensure appropriately youth-focused programming and plans by includ- 84 Lack of community interest ing them in the process. By engaging city youth in nature-related 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- activities, YLI bridges school, family, and community while also teach- for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused sibility ing broadly applicable skills like curriculum planning and fundraising, 94 Inability to commit to ongoing as well as hands-on skills. involvement Youth can participate in a variety of ways, depending on their age, 95 Difficult to establish metrics for interests, and abilities, through partnerships with existing nature success organizations such as the Brookfield Zoo, Morton Arboretum, and for- 98 No follow up after individual est preserves. The program supports involvement from junior high event or engagement through high school aged kids, inclusive of public, private and home- schooled students, allowing participation in multiple levels of involve- ment, including: - curriculum programming, in which students join education depart- ments within existing organizations to develop exhibits and educa- tion directly aimed at young people through reviewing concepts, proposing projects, suggesting and developing alternate touch- points and youth-specific partners, and connecting fellow students. - user experience development, in which kids test works-in-progress through hands-on exploration and design development - behind-the-scenes training, where youth get experience with the actual workings of organizations through interning with existing departments Highly motivated students can also join the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to participate in city-level decision-making for parks with and without current educational programming. Through YAB, 8th to 12th graders can participate through renewable 2-year terms and meet with an executive programming board to ensure a youth-oriented voice at high levels of planning. 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This system element also works at the city wide level with broader series of 82 Varied community goals programs and events. The goal is simultaneously to enrich the city’s 84 Lack of community interest cultural life at the neighborhood/community /city level, as well as 86 Unable to identify participants engage people in outdoor activity. beforehand 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- Cultural Parks Development (CPD), at the neighborhood, or small park sibility level, is designed to foster a custodial relationship between green space and the people living around it. It is meant to increase a 90 Unable to participate (e.g. dis- ability, special needs) sense of ownership and pride, and increase the level of engagement that a community has with its; local green space. At the city wide 91 Difficult to collect feedback/moni- level, the Cultural Park Development is an extension and expansion of tor progress during event existing events and programs that draw people into park space. Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused At the city level, CPD is an extension and expansion of the events and programs that the city already has in place. It will be a continuation of that effort and continue to bring world class entertainment of all kinds, with varying levels of. At the neighborhood level, CPD will give communities the opportunity and tools they need to customize their local park to their culture and usage. Tools will also help people create digital documents that will be attached to their green space. Interactive information tools will offer a variety of capabilities. For example, people will be able to document their experiences in the park and attach the digital media to the location in virtual space. Communities will be able to use these tools to post notices and share ideas and media across the entire community. In this regard, the park serves as the focal point of a community and its internal cultural life and communications. The information tools will take on resonance when communities have a reason to use them, and view their park as the center piece of their cultural life. Through awareness programs, community outreach, and neighborhood parks project funding, CPD will aim to pull communities together around their parks, engaging them with their green spaces and with each other. 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Participants can sign up for a program to round up the change of everyday purchases 24 Missed/unknown messaging as a hassle-free contribution to a Green nature fund, or contribute via opportunities grass-roots, bottom-up organization to grow, develop, and coordinate 27 Unaware of existing touch points existing interests and skills related to nature in their own communities. 34 Future resource needs can’t be measured As cities become increasingly dense and heavily populated in the 82 Varied community goals next century, it will be progressively more important for communities to establish a self of self and shared purpose. Green You Can Believe 84 Lack of community interest In leverages the inherent capabilities of existing neighborhoods and 86 Unable to identify participants individuals to train, foster interest, and encourage participation in beforehand nature-related activities that affect the everyday lives of Chicago 87 Individual goals or tasks unclear residents. In doing so, the program promotes a sense of community, 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- through coordinating involvement in a variety of activities, including sibility greenspace planting, trap-neuter-release and kitten fostering pro- for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused grams for feral cats, or snow volunteers to clear snow. By building on 94 Inability to commit to ongoing pre-existing behaviors, Green You Can Believe In spreads the benefit involvement beyond individual initiatives further into neighborhoods and creates a 95 Difficult to establish metrics for web of local expertise. success 96 Difficult to collect participant Rather than using a top-down approach that designates leaders, but feedback frequently leaves talented volunteers under-utilized, this program 97 Difficult to measure individual uses successful community organization as a template to make best participant impact use of the skills and enthusiasm of its members. Its goal is to allow 98 No follow up after individual people to rise to their level of expertise under a common goal, event or engagement instilling a sense of ownership and participation. In partnership with CEAS, which provides formal organization and training where neces- sary, Green You Can Believe In supports initiatives through a strong volunteer network. This can happen in a variety of ways, to best suit the range of inter- ests and availability that exists in a community. Financial contribu- tions, leveraged expertise through continuing education and training, and hand-on participation are all equally valuable means to supply support. Initial participation may be either formal, through member- ship in existing organization, or informal, through low-key exposure to nature-related activities on a casual basis. As individuals express interest and aptitude, they can be trained in more concrete roles that can include: • nature experts (who can be called upon to offer planting advice for residents’ gardens, for example) • volunteer coordinating • membership + donations/grant-writing • planning + development Green You Can Believe In 87 tions, the barrier to entry is significantly lowered. significantly is entry to barrier the tions, contribu into behavior converting automatically By condos. like structures multi-unit for level building or individual an on done be can This program. the to recycling from saved money contribute to participants allows Chicago, of City the with conjunction in created program,A related projects. ronmental envi local green’‘greenfund for to contributions community-wide with Ultimately,combines funds donation. yearly a make manually to donors tial poten of off burden the takes thus and behaviors pre-established common from benefits system the small, and incremental is donation each Although fund. 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Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused Architectural Standards 92 Associated Design Factors Discussion 37 Resources must be prioritized The system will attempt to affect a movement in approaches to 41 Tools and materials need to be architecture towards the ethos of nature infusion. The program will set disposed of responsibly 99 out a series of guidelines, requirements and goals to the architecture No need identified and development community. The emphasis will be on materials, 103 Infrastructure mismatch energy efficiency and generation, and the incorporation of living matter into buildings where possible. The goal is to encourage and facilitate 112 Behavior interferes with human the consideration of natural and the living into an overall architectural goals approach. The city itself would commission all municipal buildings to be designed to these standards. Various incentives would be offered to private concerns to design to these standards. Architecture is the manifestation of human need, economic impetus, and public will. All structures, from single residence to skyscraper, are subject to codes, regulations, and guidelines. Public buildings especially, often scrutinized by the design and architecture community, as well as sitting prominently in the public eye, can represent the for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused manifestation of collective will and public intention. Together, all of these structures serve as the set and stage of a city. How a city plans, mandates, facilitates, and fosters architecture has a dramatic effect on the life of a city. Infused Nature Design Standards seeks to leverage Chicago’s rich architectural heritage and continue Chicago’s place as a leader in urban design and architecture in a future where dominant concerns will be energy efficiency and generation as well as sustainable materials and methods. At this point in its history, Chicago has the opportunity to take a leadership role at a global level in setting the standard for urban design in an ever more populous, resource poor world. INDS expands and extends present day best-practice environmental design guidelines such as the LEEDS program. INDS subtracts nothing from considerations embodied in the LEEDS program. It builds on LEEDS, and places an emphasis on the further use of living systems and structures, flora, and fauna, as design solutions for both aesthetic and functional purposes. The INDS system element sets out code, policy and guidelines meant to embody the infusion of nature into the built spaces of the urban setting. This element is an expansion of that concept in regards to an aesthetic and functional approach to haw nature and natural materials are part of a building s usage. These standards are not a mandate and do not seek to identify a single design solution. The idea is to encourage a style and approach that incorporates natural and even living materials into the fabric of structures. At the roll out of INDS, the city could commission a series of public building to use as showcases for the program. 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The city will lease public assets (e.g. abandoned lots, equipment, data, rights 38 Resources are not available of access) to philanthropic agencies interested green space advocacy 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- programs. Additionally the city will host competition to encourage new sibility ideas for public development of green spaces and green infrastructure changes. Infusing nature into the city requires a coordinated attack on the public, personal and private sectors. First steps will likely come from city initiatives since these can be centrally organized and executed. Moving infusion into the personal and private spheres requires that the city remove barriers and incent participation. City Aid is a pro- gram designed to encourage the private sector to invest in infused nature initiatives by providing free access to public assets to private- sector sponsored non-profit organizations and publicizing the results for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused and contribution to the city of Chicago. The city of Chicago has many un- and under- utilized assets. These assets can take several forms, such as access to public green spaces, data and software, and connections to Chicago departments and personnel. A catalog of these assets will be collected, updated and publicized to local companies, philanthropic organizations and per- sonalities to facilitate green space research, development, and under- standing. City Aid staff will work with area non profits organizations to determine how to use these city assets to enrich their projects. As necessary, regulation concerning the use of these assets by non- governmental organizations will be reevaluated. Organizations looking to participate in City Aid will be provided with an application, and a contact person within the City who can advise on the use of public assets. After determining the scope of the proj- ect, the outside organization will complete an application that collects information on which public assets the organization wishes to lease, how these assets would be used and how this project will further green infusion in the city. City Aid does not directly fund projects, but rather makes funded projects richer in content and more easily executed through access to public assets. If access to a particular asset is requested by more than one agency, these requests will be prioritized based on their ability to broaden the scope and reach of green initiatives within the city. Once selected as a City Aid partner, in addition to access to public assets, the organization will be publicized as a partner to the city and promoted for their engagement with the local community. 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Additionally, myNature receives real-time data about environ- event or engagement mental statuses from CNIFER’s Fact Module (described elsewhere in 99 No need identified document); for example, levels of foliage growth. Utilizing these data 100 Comparison of options sources, myNature compares and correlates resource usage statistics with changes in weather, foliage growth, and animal population and 102 Responsibility a turn-off movement patterns to determine how resource usage affects the envi- 104 Unsettling/annoying behavior ronment. adjustments This real-time data analysis allows myNature to provide point-of-use feedback about a particular activity’s impact on nature and natural resources. As an individual engages in a particular service or activity, myNature can provide notification if the resulting impact on natural resources exceeds a user- or system-defined thresholds. These noti- fications are managed and distributed using the Instant Instructions module [Hyperconnected Infrastructure subsystem], which issues alerts through a variety of customizable, distributed, and ambient signals. This point-of-use feedback will facilitate immediate, real-time under- standing of a certain activity’s impact - and thus can encourage immediate behavior change. Natural Footprint In addition to point-of-use feedback, or if point-of-use feedback is not desired, myNature provides an overview of aggregated data related to an individual or family’s impact on natural resources - a Natural Footprint calculation. 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Immediate Impact AwarenessImmediate myNature’s - - - - - myNature 105 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Greenways City Aid ParkCulturalDevelopment Hubs Clean VerticalFarms Nature’sFeelers nature.edu Elements: System Related re-purposing. and recycling, reuse, of program Acity-wide Green Conversion Photos: D’Arcy Norman, Indy Kethdy 106 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 20 Develop content • Repurposed and reclaimed land, • Supports healthy green spaces for 21 Leverage existing particularly brownfields and land- activities touchpoints fills • Supports non-toxic surfaces 22 Establish new • Uncontaminated layers of soil and • Alerts system of gas emissions or touchpoints lining toxic liquid runoff from landfill 54 Determine location • A system connected to sensors that • Educates users of site health monitor gas and leachate levels 55 Identify locale • Supports community needs • On-site versatile signage for educa- 98 Maintain baseline status tion • Makes use of natural strengths and 99 Sense presence qualities of a site to reduce waste and discourage excessive use of 101 Sense reaction resources 102 Accommodate reaction 103 Return to baseline 104 Identify need Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 105 Procure element 106 Integrate element 107 Tend to element 109 Recycle failed components Green Conversion 107 Associated Design Factors Discussion 6 Difficulty finding resources Green Conversion is a city-wide initiative that reclaims and repurposes 7 Conflicts of information landfills, brownfields, and abandoned lots to create usable green and park spaces. 15 Resource information unrecorded/lost Green Conversion is a city-wide initiative that reclaims and repurposes 16 Knowledge is siloed landfills, brownfields, abandoned lots, etc. into usable green space. 19 Insufficient incremental assess- Green Conversion is supported by two solutions: Landfill Parks and ment Brown to Green, which give new meaning and value to destitute and 24 Missed/unknown messaging rejected corners of the city. opportunities The history of Chicago is largely defined by its industrial past. Before 46 Conflicting adaptation priorities transforming into a city-beautiful, Chicago was considered one of the filthiest cities in the industrial world. Separating a site’s history 47 No clear course of action emerg- from its future is the key objective of Landfill Parks. More specifically, es Landfill Parks are parks, green spaces and Greenways that sit atop 103 Infrastructure mismatch of closed and inactive landfills. Through sophisticated engineering for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 108 Recycling is difficult techniques, landfills can remain completely isolated beneath the surface of the parkland with which people interact. 109 Failure of maintenance 110 Interference prevents sensory The parks developed through the program are closely tied to other input city-wide initiatives and Landfill Parks. For example, the Cultural 111 Mechanism displays Park Development system (described in document) designs programs unexpected behavior to inform city residents and park users of the site’s history and 112 Behavior interferes with human transformation process. As city residents interact with Landfill goals Parks, they can be reminded of the site’s safety and health through informal learning opportunities via Nature Goggles and formal tours and activities. Additionally, as Landfill Parks grow and develop over time, Nature’s Feelers-supported technology can quantify the parks’ positive impact in terms of carbon sequestration, human activity, etc. For regulatory purposes, Nature’s Feelers-supported technology also feeds reports to a central maintenance staff describing the status and health of the underlying layers and lining separating park from landfill below. Similar in spirit to Landfills Parks, Brown to Green, most generally, is a city-wide initiative that converts unhealthy, unused sites into green spaces and natural environments. As development land grows increasingly scarce, brownfields and abandoned lots offer unique opportunities for growth and progress. Informing designs for Brown to Green initiatives are the needs and interests of the immediate community and neighborhoods, as well as the existing capabilities of the reclaimed space. Like Landfill Parks, Brown to Green projects seek to build upon the natural strengths and qualities of a site to reduce waste and discourage excessive use of resources. For example, certain sites may possess features and Green Conversion 108 Discussion, cont sources of energy and recyclable materials. recyclable and energy of sources as brownfields and landfills use that systems infrastructure city-wide with conjunction in work Both such. as developed be should therefore with aligned properties Landfill ParksLandfill and VerticalFarming Brown to Greento Brown projects needs, and needs, Green Conversion 109 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future visit. a plan to device mobile his on note a made Jack year’sthe end, by completed be to Due park. a for location ideal an it making properties, and features site similar possesses brownfield the learned, he Park,River Like brownfield. nearby a at underway corporation, a by sponsored project, similar a mentioned tour,guide the the through Midway in. joined and commence to GreenRanger Space a tour,by park led a saw Jack it, have would luck site. 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Since its reclamation by the city,the by reclamation its Since (described in document) in (described Landfill Park,Landfill NatureGoggles Greenways River ParkRiver Nature , about CEAS , to Green Conversion 110 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Greenways Elements: System Related planting. indigenous and water-intensive,less sustainable, on emphasis an with usage, property tial residen concerning behaviors and attitudes changing at aimed Aprogram Yard Connections Photo: Justin Ruckman - 111 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 39 Prioritize adaptation oppor- • Research about lawn alternatives • Encourages the planting of indig- tunities/needs • Friendly (indigenous) planting enous and sustainable lawns 86 Communicate Goals guidelines • Mandates increased viewable green 89 Encourage participation • Publicity campaign highlighting space in new development 94 Encourage ongoing involve- yard options • Provides information and incentives ment • Water management and waterway to convert developed land and greedy species 104 Identify need construction guidelines • Builds visible green presence 106 Integrate element • New residential construction codes • Tax-breaks for healthy green space • Encourages community building development costs Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused Yard Connections 112 Associated Design Factors Discussion 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- Yard Connections is a program designed to expand the effective sense sibility of green space in residential environments. Yard Connections aims to 102 Responsibility is a turn-off change attitudes and behaviors concerning residential property usage. With an emphasis on both planting content, land configuration, and a 103 Infrastructure mismatch de-emphasis on fencing and enclosures Yard-Life aims to create tracts of 105 Lack of care-taking knowledge residential private properties that feel like contiguous green space. The 107 Availability of replacements planting content emphasis is meant to move property owners to more sustainable, less water-intensive, and indigenous planting. In addi- tion, gardening would be encouraged for recreation and food produc- tion. Along with the benefit of an increased sense of green space, Yard Connections aims to enhance and encourage neighbor interaction by placing their outdoor activity in a semi-public sphere. Chicago is currently in the happy state of having an abundance of water that can be used for drinking, cleaning and watering. In the next 100 years, though, water will become increasingly precious for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused as the water levels in Lake Michigan fall and periods of extended draught become more common (Hayhoe et al. 2007). As water becomes more precious we will look towards ways of conserving its use and using it more effectively. Right now, 30% of the water use of a family of four is used outdoors - largely on lawns and gardens (US Environmental Protection Agency 2007), making this outdoor space a focal point for future water conservation. While lawns are a large source of water use, they are also the larg- est source of personal green space. The pride people take in the upkeep of their lawn and gardens is a sentiment to maintain and grow into community space. This accomplishment is often hidden in backyards and blocked with fences so from the outside, the neighbor- hood flaunts its buildings and greyscape. In addition to encouraging responsible construction and maintenance of private green space, to build the sense of infusion, the system will encourage and mandate some of the private green space be publicly viewable. Components of the system Rethinking Grass The most commonly planted yard-grass is Kentucky Bluegrass (KB). Despite its name, it’s not indigenous to Kentucky or even to the US, but rather brought over from Europe (Russel 2008). KB has become the dominant US grass in part because of its ability to withstand colder temperatures, but being a prairie, Chicago has no shortage of indigenous grasses that can also withstand the winter. The KB domination is in large part set based on a European concept of what a yard should look like. Local pride aside, the trade off to planting this imported grass is that it requires frequent watering and does Yard Connections 113 Discussion, cont the need for private and enclosed space, a com a space, enclosed and private for need the respecting While well. as change to are lawns YardLife changes, like look lawns what of culture the As Frontto Back construction. new all on mandated be will water rain local maintain that designs issue, larger a becomes scarcity water as Overtime, lawn. the to water direct that ways walk and driveways of design the and roofs, from water storm collect that barrels rain for incentives drains. storm into rainwater flows that design improper through lawns our from lose we water the is other The problem. the of part only is lawns our on put we water The watering. inappropriate to due loss water eliminate ultimately should needed, when systems watering deactivate and activate to sensors moisture soil existing alreadyUsing ules. sched watering appropriate facilitate could that aides and necessary is watering when determine to how about information through practices watering evaporation. and wind and design, improper overwatering, through wasted is watering landscape outdoor of E.P.A.U.S. 50% largest.The that the estimates means no by is it outdoors, use water for reasons the of one is KB of system root shallow the While for WaterDesign like. look could lawn local this what for tion inspira provide to landscaping native highlight will so. doings Additionally,of spaces benefits public financial personal the and transition, this make to how climate, changing our for suited more are es grass what about information of form the take will encouragement This lawns. sustainable build and use resource reduce to planting and grasses native tain. main to time and resources increasing require will KB changes, Chicago of climate the as Especially well. water to on hold not does that system root shallow very a has KB - 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Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused Green Information Identity 117 Associated Design Factors Discussion 10 Technical language The Green Information Identity is the combination of a graphic identity comprehension system, interactive and static display technology, and park-wide 24 Missed/unknown messaging signage. It is intended to create a highly recognizable and consistent opportunities system of communication that would demarcate trails, describe usage, 26 Unknown or large audience and offer other information. This system has both visual and audio elements (for accessibility purposes), as well as interactive elements. 27 Unaware of existing touch points 28 Existing material not in re-usable The system design for Infused Nature spans a wide variety of format solutions. It has a large number of elements and players that operate 29 Unable to predict audience in a wide variety of capacities. For this complexity to operate reaction smoothly, effective communications are vital. For communication and 30 Last minute change required electronic information structuring to be successful across an entire system, it requires a consistent identity and architecture. Information 63 Universal accessibility is much easier to comprehend when it is presented in such a way problematic that is well ordered and familiar. This consistency also communicates 70 Poor awareness of events in the an implicit source, or authority. To these ends, the development of a for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused future comprehensive identity system and style guide is vital. Identity systems are often thought of as solely attending to the visual, or graphic component of communications. In this case, the ID system will need to address the various incarnations of information and communications. Appearance will be an important component of this system, but modalities of interaction and interface for information systems, as well as information architecture will come into play as well. The goal is to present users with immediacy, clarity, and authority. In addition, developing a consistent architecture for information lends itself to both user-friendly interfaces as well as a more rapid deployment of future information products. With a well designed information ID system, user’s familiarity will grow over time. That familiarity contributes to both a sense of a trusted source in communications, and an understanding of navigation and hierarchy in information products. The creation of an Information Identity system also allows communications and information products to be crafted by any number of players in a way that is consistent system wide. The Green Information Identity system has a number of components and guidelines that outline graphic treatment of all Infused Nature system communications and information products or services. This includes typographic treatment, iconography, color, graphic element placement, illustration and photography guidelines, and content ordering. In addition to guidelines for static graphic elements and treatment, guidelines will also be set for dynamic graphic elements for interactive media and dynamic content. Green Information Identity 118 emergency alerts. emergency and notifications, maintenance feedback, user for channel a opening system, the with communicate to messages. alert mobile specific media or location for services opt-in allow will and devices, personal to media of download or upload direct allow will system connectivity,and this devices computing mobile of ubiquity the Assuming media. personal retrieving or depositing for options and information), system eco- larger (and surroundings the about information archived capabilities, reservation with schedules maps, to access offer will displays interactive location, given a about facts basic to addition In information. specific timely,location and relevant offer Greenwaysthat and parks the throughout displays information interactive and signs of system communications. system Signage public, the to communications external in manifests element system this of much While operation. the of regardless experience user seamless a create to is goal flexibility,the of degreebut high a demand will system the across functions and Differentusers wide. system consistent are that navigation and interface of modes define will It information. with interacting for interface intuitive and use to easy an users offers This structured. be can services and products information which against architecture information an define also will system Identity Information The Discussion, cont is the on-site, physical manifestation of manifestation physical on-site, the is VersatileSignage VersatileSignage also enables people enables also Versatile is a is Green Information Identity 119 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future sillier side of Pip and Amber’s visit to the park. the and PipAmber’sto of visit side sillier the give will show the from Amber’sphotos private and Pip and sign, the by walk they when device mobile their on buzz a get “friends”will their list on are who people when that knowing themselves, to smile and PipAmber addition, In park. that from photos specific event some view to able be will location that Now,visits who system. everyone the of part is that sign a to show the of photos their show,upload the they After home. at computer their as device mobile their on same the operates and looks Naturewebsite Infused the and home, at trip their planned they as well, as snap a is map the Navigating ad. the in it noticed they as stage, the for icon the immediately recognized They park. the in located is concert the where exactly identify to computer handheld their ParkGranton of map interactive an to refer to moment a take They attending. on planning are and series concert the for advertisement Park.They’veGrant an through seen walking and PipAmber, later,Afriends, aremonth two Naturecommunications. 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Green Information Identity 120 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Eco-Extensions Center ResearchBank Seed nature.edu CNIFER Elements: System Related information-gathering. and solving problem cross-discipline facilitates tank”that “link cross-domainA collaborative, Collaborative Cross-Pollination 121 Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Fulfilled Functions Properties Features 4 Construct resources • Loose affiliation of organizations • Facilitate meeting of the minds through regular interactions and 5 Coordinate logistics and individuals with rotating central board panel discussions 8 Articulate concepts • Innocentive-style problem-solving • Encourage layperson participation 9 Facilitate discussion mechanism that connects people to through public conferences 10 Synthesize concepts solutions • Spur public conversation around 11 Direct to additional • Mechanism for investigating long- critical topics resources and short-term initiatives related to • Supplement expertise with nature + the environment 12 Archive knowledge research and bottom-up opinions • Sponsored salons to encourage dis- 15 Identify misunderstandings • Coordinate opportunities for con- cussion and complementary or con- tinuing education at area universi- 16 Supply feedback tradictory viewpoints around knotty ties problems 82 Determine community goals • Provide ongoing archive of materi- • Rotating board to get varied opin- 83 Gauge interest als and organized help network ions cycled in through publicly accessible web 84 Coordinate resources for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused • Members vetted through outreach site 85 Inform participants • Public, searchable archive of solu- 86 Communicate goals tions and ideas regarding nature 87 Delegate responsibilities integration to facilitate the spread of successful ideas 88 Provide materials • Mandate to coordinate, study, and 89 Encourage participation track environmental developments 90 Accommodate feedback in- and out-side of Chicago 91 Assess progress 92 Archive experience 93 Share experience 94 Encourage ongoing involvement 95 Publicize outcome 96 Communicate participant impact 97 Assess success Cross-Pollination Collaborative 122 Associated Design Factors Discussion 1 Mixed learner group The Cross-Pollination Collaborative (CPC) is a network-based, cross- 3 Mixed educational goals domain “link tank” that facilitates cross-discipline problem solving and information-gathering across varied domains. Through identifying 7 Conflicts of information nature-related issues, facilitating active debates to ensure inclusion of 8 Asynchronous learners controversial ideas, and culling disparate opinions into actionable opin- 9 Varied learner knowledge/needs ions, the CPC strives to look long-term in developing Chicago’s nature- 10 Technical language related policies. comprehension The Cross-Pollination Collaborative functions as a clearinghouse of 11 Limited opportunities for learning environmentally-oriented ideas, providing a forum through which 12 Format discourages individuals and organizations can connect and create disciplined questioning/discussion approaches based on an open exchange of ideas and information. 13 Lack of learner engagement While not positioned as any kind of one-stop shop for problem- solving, the organization does provide a setting for cross-discipline 15 Resource information unrecorded/ lost conversation that might not otherwise occur. Infused nature | Chicago Vision for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 16 Knowledge is siloed The Collaborative is structured as a loose network of affiliated indi- 37 Resources must be prioritized viduals and organizations, in which the main purpose of the central 46 Conflicting adaptation organizing entity is to link existing groups and provide a structured priorities opportunity for discussion, rather than functioning as a coordinating body that runs projects from beginning to end. The other primary 47 No clear course of action emerg- es responsibility of the central organizers is to identify and cultivate key topic areas as the basis for debate and conversation by culling 82 Varied community goals and synthesizing critical, resonant themes in the overall zeitgeist of 84 Lack of community interest nature-related interest; these can be wide-ranging, from develop- 86 Unable to identify participants ment of new green roof technology, to sustainable practices specific beforehand to suburban living, to cultural and behavioral nuances that affect the use and perception of nature in an urban environment. 88 Lack of incentive to take respon- sibility Fostering a broad sense of problem-solving, from individual-level 92 No place to archive to organized activities and discussion, serves as the foundation for 93 Nobody documented experience these ongoing initiatives. Through these additional mechanisms the at the time Collaborative also feeds information back to community and civic 95 Difficult to establish metrics for organizations through partnerships with CEAS, CNIFER, and the Seed success Bank Research Center (described in document) in order to feed learn- 97 Difficult to measure individual ings back at a more actionable level, and also to continually scan for topic areas that are of interest to the overall Chicago community. participant impact While some activities occur behind-the-scenes in a more project- focused manner, the intent of the Collaborative is also predicated on opening discussion to the city at large through a variety of touch- points, including one-off meetings held jointly with community orga- nizations, conferences, and partnerships with private entities. 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It helps ational expectations you choose from a variety of nature-related activities that match your 66 Lack of Entry/Exit transactions desired activity criteria, and makes intelligent suggestions about occasionally confusing activities you might like based on current weather/season, stored 67 Inadequate amenities preferences, and past activity history. Using PlanIt, individuals and 68 Safety as a concern groups can make reservations for tool and facility usage - such as ParkLife Working Hubs (described elsewhere in document) and CEAS for the Future Vision | Chicago nature Infused 69 Inadequate information for future plan maintenance tools (also described elsewhere in document). 70 Poor awareness of events in the PlanIt’s personalized planning wizard service is accessible from a vari- future ety of technology-enabled devices, which in the future may include 71 Don’t know what to do or where any type of object or material that has connectivity, display, and input to go capabilities. Today this includes any type of personal computer (e.g. 72 Limited transportation options laptop) or mobile device (e.g. iPhone). 73 Get lost en route 75 Limited time to wander Behind the scenes, the personalized planning wizard interacts with CNIFER (described elsewhere in document) to retrieve real-time data 76 Whose park is it? about ongoing park and weather status, activity options, and avail- 80 Forgot where you were before able transportation. It also uses CNIFER to store and maintain data 81 Stuff adds clutter about the user’s personal activity and transportation preferences, as 86 Unable to identify participants well as past activity history. beforehand Since it utilizes real-time data, PlanIt’s personalized planning wizard 90 Unable to participate in planned can help manage a user’s expectations about a particular nature- activity related activity or experience; it can provide real-time visualizations 98 No follow up after individual or “previews” of an activity or park space so people know what to event or engagement expect, can decide what materials or clothing to bring, etc. These pre- views could take place on large-scale 2D or 3D holographic displays or smaller-scale, personal viewing devices. Additionally, the personalized planning wizard makes intelligent sug- gestions about spaces that should be used for an activity, based on real-time usage data. For example, if dozens of people are cur- rently visiting park X today, PlanIt may suggest you visit park Y. This encourages diverse experiences and prevents over-use of popular nature spaces. 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