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The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas

The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas James Herrman. Sam And Patricio. Time for a Facelift?. A Recent Exponent Article. Stephen Lake reported that: Purdue did not meet expectations

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The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas

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  1. The Beautification of Purdue Glen Bradford Samantha Hesson Patricio Daneri Mark Thomas James Herrman

  2. Sam And Patricio

  3. Time for a Facelift?

  4. A Recent Exponent Article Stephen Lake reported that: • Purdue did not meet expectations • “I was expecting something unbelievable compared to other schools, and it didn’t match up to that” • Purdue was a disappointment

  5. Good Aspects • Engineering Fountain • Loeb Fountain • Lion Fountain • Clock Tower

  6. The Disappointing Truth • Unacknowledged Treelessness • Ugly Concrete Benches

  7. This Affects • Peoples’ Moods • Overall Prestige • Students’ Grades • Relationships

  8. IU is just Better

  9. $5,300 Out of $50,000 • Trees • Shrub • Installation

  10. Trees • $28.99-$226.99 • Autumn Blaze Red Maple • $126.99 x 10 = $1,269.90 • 5-6 Foot Evergreen • $179.00 x 10 = $1790.00 • Total = $3,068.90

  11. Shrubs • Hydrangea • $35.00-$45.00 x 20 = $699.00-$879.00 • Evergreen • $35.00 x 20 = $699.00 • Total $1578.00

  12. Installation • Top Soil • 220 40 lbs. bags x $1.79 = $393.80 • Tree Spikes • $9.99 - pkg. 15 • 6 pkgs. x $9.99= $59.94 • Total $100

  13. Wooden Benches • Replace existing slab benches • Wooden Benches • Inexpensive • Very visually appealing • Total = Roughly $200

  14. Labor • $5,300 • $44,700 left for labor and other beautification. • Purdue’s ground crew • Saves time and money • Enables more beautification • Student Organizations • Purdue’s Forestry Club

  15. We Have a DreamWelcome to Our Future

  16. Before 1.1

  17. After 1.1

  18. Before 1.2

  19. After 1.2

  20. Before 2.1

  21. After 2.1

  22. Before 2.2

  23. After 2.2

  24. Benefits • More Visually Appealing • Happier and More Dedicated Students • Improves Purdue’s Prestige

  25. Green Especially • Peace and Harmony • Tiredness  Optimism and Serenity • Lowers Stress

  26. Vibrant Colors • Autumn Blaze Red Maple • Sharp and eye catching • Flowers • Various assortment of color • Pleasant Aroma

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