Integration of Sustainable Development Principles into a Community Park
Date of Award
11-20-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Kathy Flanagan
Keywords
Colorado, Cradle-to-cradle, Ecological footprint, Hot springs, LEED, Natural step, Natural swimming pool, Precautionary principle, Sustainable development
Abstract
Characteristics of six operating hot spring recreational facilities were reviewed to identify opportunities for integrating a range of sustainable design and operation approaches into a community park. Potential operating cost savings were evaluated for a conceptual landscape project, bathhouse project, and swimming pool project that reduced the use of electricity, natural gas, water, the discharge of water, and solid waste generation. The projects showed a combined cost savings of approximately $40,000 per year by adopting passive solar design, energy efficient lighting, native vegetation, water efficient fixtures, and a natural swimming pool. The greatest potential operating cost reductions were observed for cutbacks in the use of swimming pool water and reductions in natural gas needed for building and swimming pool heating.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Johnston, Daren, "Integration of Sustainable Development Principles into a Community Park" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 86.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/86