NUI Galway’s school of geography, in partnership with the Galway City Council, is looking to gather information on green businesses and eco-buildings around Galway city for Galway Green Map, a locally produced chart which identifies, promotes, and links environmental, social, and cultural amenities within a specific area.
“In 2007, Galway became a member of the Green Map System, a non-profit organisation which provides a locally flexible, but globally shared, framework for environmental mapmaking,” Dr Frances Fahy of the school of geography explained. “These maps typically show green areas, cycle paths, green businesses, organic markets, quiet spots in the city, interesting walking routes, and the cultural sites that make an area unique. Creating a green map for Galway is an opportunity to identify and celebrate the city’s green credentials.”
A youth Green Map and a wider community Green Map have already been produced for the city and are available at www.galwaygreenmap.ie These maps represent a holistic representation of the places and things that people value in their communities. The Galway Green Map project was initially funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and partly organised by researchers in the NUI Galway school of geography, members of the city council, and the public of Galway city.
Those interested in putting their business on the map should contact Dr Frances Fahy, NUI Galway, at (091 ) 492315, [email protected]; or Sharon Carroll at (091 ) 536564, [email protected]. Include the name, location, and a brief note describing the business and why it should be on the Green Map of Galway.
