PITCH: AFRICA Captures and Cleans Water for Communities
Tiana Reid — July 13, 2010 — Eco
References: annenbergfoundation.org
PITCH: AFRICA is soccer field designed to capture, clean and store rainwater. Envisioned specifically for Africa, due to the continent's enthusiasm for the sport, the idea is to have a street soccer pitch that builds communities while at the same time provides a basic necessity.
PITCH: AFRICA, created by Jane Harrison and David Turnbull of Atopia Research, can provide enough clean drinking water so that 1,000 people can drink every day for an entire year.
PITCH: AFRICA, created by Jane Harrison and David Turnbull of Atopia Research, can provide enough clean drinking water so that 1,000 people can drink every day for an entire year.
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Rainwater Harvesting — Developing sustainable, community-based rainwater harvesting solutions can provide a basic necessity for remote communities all over the world.
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Community Building Through Sports — By designing sports facilities that can improve access to basic necessities, we can create stronger, more resilient communities.
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Socially Responsible Engineering — Engineers should focus on socially responsible innovations that can address basic needs of communities and help secure sustainable futures globally.
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Sports and Recreation — Substantial investment in sustainable sports infrastructure can provide fundamental services to communities and create new leisure opportunities in remote areas.
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Water Management — Rainwater harvesting and purification systems can improve water management in many areas of high water vulnerability and provide clean drinking water for communities.
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Engineering and Construction — Developing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that focus on community-based projects can play a crucial role in shaping the future of society.
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