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Item Algae in Carroll Creek: Green Infrastructure and Community Greening Approaches(Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability (PALS), 2014) Clark, Jesse; Dennis, Mark; Doeller, Matthew; Fleming, Seth; Gilbert, Nicholas; Gaimano, Josh; Narang, Jaspreet; Noyes, Patrick; Petrusic, Luke; McCartney, Timothy; Reilly, Dylan; Samuel, Rochelle; Spensieri, Adam; Treacy, Stephanie; Yi, Vincent; Myers, David N.This report describes green infrastructure and community greening approaches to address excess algae in Carroll Creek in The City of Frederick. This report was written as partial fulfillment of course requirements for LARC 452: Green Infrastructure and Community Greening. Addressing excess algae in Carroll Creek is a complex problem that merits multifaceted approaches. The students in the class also recognized previous efforts that have been in part successful in documenting and reducing some of the algae in Carroll Creek. The report is organized into five sections: 1) a review of selected watershed reports; 2) a case study of the San Antonio Riverwalk; 3) approaches that address the symptoms of algae; 4) approaches that address the root course of excess nutrients; and 5) establishing a Carroll Creek watershed advocacy group.Item Desert Dwelling: A Water Conservative Net-Zero Energy Project(2015) Doeller, Matthew; Eisenbach, Ronit; Architecture; Digital Repository at the University of Maryland; University of Maryland (College Park, Md.)The world has begun to recognize that potable, or drinkable, water is a limited commodity that therefore needs to be used conservatively. Growing populations and changing climates are intensifying the need to conserve. At the present, homes built in the United States do not use water or energy efficiently. Reasons for these inefficiencies include abundant cheap energy and water as well as a home building culture that does not design to the natural conditions in local environments. When building culture accepts that the methods and aesthetic of structures must vary based on geography, significant environmental savings can occur. The goal of this project is to establish a variety of water conservative, net-zero energy single-family homes that can be used as prototypes for new development in arid climates throughout the Western United States.Item Reconnecting Neighborhoods: Carroll Creek & The Communities of Frederick, MD(Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability (PALS), 2014) Chaudhry, Lubna; Doeller, Matthew; Hunjan, Charishma; Leestma, David; McCartney, Timothy; Moreno-Holt, Daniel; Nolen, Betsy; Palmadesso, Allison; Petrocelli, Luke; Petrusic, Luke; Rosenthal, Shira; Steen, Siobhan; Stout, Taylor; Svensson, Katarina; Wallerich, Nader; Watt, Richard; Weller, Sofia; Bell, MatthewFrederick, Maryland is a unique and beautiful city, rich in history and steeped in historic architecture. Situated at the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, the City is a robust employment center. Its location within forty miles of Baltimore and Washington D.C., allows Frederick residents to commute to jobs in these cities and their outer suburbs. Founded in 1745, Frederick possesses a rich texture of historic residential, commercial and civic architecture. The city is principally defined by Market Street, the main commercial spine of the city, and by Carroll Creek. Carroll Creek crosses Market Street at a low point, passes through Baker Park and residential neighborhoods on the City’s west side, and terminates in the light industrial areas on the east. In the 1970’s, Carroll Creek flooded twice, devastating the commercial enterprises in the downtown and causing great hardship to the regional economy. In an effort to reduce the risk to downtown Frederick and restore economic vitality to the historic commercial district, the City built Carroll Creek Park. This project provides flood control and protects the downtown while offering new public outdoor space and civic amenities. Today, more than $150 million in private investments are underway or planned in new construction, infill development or historic renovation in the park area. The first phase of the park improvements total nearly $11 million in construction. New elements to the park include brick pedestrian paths, water features, shade trees and plantings, pedestrian bridges, and a 350-seat amphitheater for outdoor performances. The Carroll Creek project has been a tremendous success for the City as a rebirth of the downtown is underway.