Spring Training and Greening in Major League Baseball
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies have gone above and beyond in reducing their ecological footprint though the 2011 construction of the MLB’s first LEED Gold certified spring training complex: The Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Case for a United Center Green Line Expansion
The amount of parking around United Center is necessitated by the relative inaccessibility of the arena from public transit. Congestion on the streets after the games makes bus transport less than desirable with long waits in the often frigid winter air. Many folks instead opt to drive or take a taxi, burning more fossil fuels, spending extra money and contributing to congestion.
Wasted Food: A Greener Solution
In 2010, 31 percent of the entire US food supply – 133 billion pounds of food – went uneaten. We investigate multiple practices, including anaerobic digestion, that professional sports can employ to help reduce food waste.
Public Transit: The Green Way to Get to Games
Alongside the convenience of avoiding parking hassles and game-day traffic congestion, using public transit to get to stadium events is an easy way to lessen the environmental impact associated with sports.
The Sustainable Super Bowl
Among all the differences between the Seahawks and the Patriots, there exists a common value that not only is promising for the future of the NFL, but also can have significant benefits for society overall: both teams value sustainable sports practices.
A Green Super Bowl
For the first time ever the Super Bowl game last Sunday was lit by large LED lights. The Super Bowl is an incredible opportunity for the NFL to demonstrate cutting edge technologies that have been implemented in the past season.
The New Steve Nash Era
As influential he was on the court, Steve Nash is making waves off it as well, bringing attention to the environmental movement in a way that is just his own.
By the Fans, for the Fans
Sustainable practices that can tap into the wellspring of fan pride and enthusiasm can educate and motivate people in a more engaging and resonating way.
The Last Soldier Standing
Soldier Field is the oldest stadium in the NFL – built in 1924 – but it has evolved to become one of the few NFL stadiums to receive LEED-EB certification. Preserving its treasured history, it has solidified itself as a venue at the cutting edge of environmental sustainability that is committed to improving the fan experience.
The Promise of TOD for Stadium Neighborhoods
The advent of transit-oriented development signifies a large step forward in modern urban planning.