California's Outdoor Fountain Analysis and Results

California's Outdoor Fountain Analysis and Results In February 2014, a taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages was passed in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to submit such a regulation. The taxation is supposed to lower sugary drink consumption and boost the consumption of healthier beverages, including water from fountains. Attempts were made to find out the status of neighborhood drinking water fountains in both high- and low-income neighborhoods. Information on the city’s drinking water fountains were gathered using a GPS created specifically for the research. The US Census Community Study database was employed to compile information related to race and economic status in these locations. The professionals sought to use both data sets to figure out if demographics were linked to drinking water fountain access. The analysis was able to identify the demographics of areas with water fountains, also noting whether the condition of the fountains was greater or worse in lower class neighborhoods. While the bulk of the fountains were in working order, an astonishing number were uncovered to be in a poor state of repairs.

Bernini's Water Features

Bernini's Water Features There are numerous famous water features in the city center of Rome. Bernini's Water Features 61639500133330315510.jpg

One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, virtually all of them were designed, conceptualized and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. His skills as a fountain developer and also as a city designer, are obvious throughout the streets of Rome. Bernini's father, a celebrated Florentine sculptor, guided his young son, and they ultimately relocated in Rome, to thoroughly show their art in the form of public water fountains and water features. The young Bernini received compliments from Popes and relevant artists alike, and was an excellent worker. His sculpture was initially his claim to fame. Most famously in the Vatican, he utilized a base of expertise in historical Greek architecture and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble. He was influenced by many great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest impact on his work.