Reminder: The first draft of the annotated bibliography is due Wed. Nov. 2. (Please refer to the required format, which is also posted on Open Lab under Semester Research Project).

The numbered questions and the readings on which they are based have been posted on Open Lab under “Exam Reviews.” There are 9 questions, of which you will be asked to answer three.

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Discussion questions on the previously posted readings have been posted on Open Lab under ‘Weekly Readings,’ along with a list of readings and questions for the midterm review. This is posted under ‘Exam Reviews.’ Please be prepared to discuss the assigned questions.

Reading for Wed. October 19:

Read the two attached articles before the next class meeting on Oct. 19. There will be a short class assignment related to the readings. Discussion questions  to prepare for this will follow in a couple of days.

1.William Emmons

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http://www.wavespartnership.org/sites/waves/files/images/Moving_Beyond_GDP.pdf

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One-page written assignment on the Urban Ecology Tour at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

In a one-page single-spaced essay, discuss the following: Due Wed. October 19 (hard copies only)

 1) Explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard website and become informed about the range of initiatives and activities that are taking place there. Discuss some of the projects that are currently underway, many of which were discussed on the tour

2) Focusing on two features of the tour (ex: the Urban Grange rooftop farm project/the benefits of green roof systems; architectural re-design of old buildings; oyster reefs; promotion of renewable energy use and design; and the history of the Navy Yard itself), discuss the economic and environmental benefits of these . Please be specific.

3) During the tour, how did your experience of visiting and seeing an urban gardening project first-hand enhance your knowledge of projects like this?

4) Considering your own proposed research, discuss how first-hand observation and research might enhance your own project. Please provide specifics.

5) In addition, you may also post any pictures/thoughts on the Open Lab at the bottom of this page.