Key Numbers

Question 1

LT - When protecting sensitive land, how far should all major developments be from a water body?

Answer 1

100’

Question 2

LT - When protecting sensitive land, how far should all major developments be from a wetland?

Answer 2

50’

Question 3

LT - How far of a radius from the project boundary should be measured for surrounding density?

Answer 3

1/4 mile

Question 4

LT - What distance is considered the farthest a diverse use can be from the main entrance of a project?

Answer 4

1/2 mile walking distance

Question 5

LT - What are the key numbers for the surrounding density calculations for a project?

Answer 5

• 7 Dwelling Units/Acre
• .5 FAR of non-residential
• 22,000sf/acre of buildable land

Question 6

LT - What distance is the maximum for walking to a bus/streetcar/rideshare from a project to be considered access to quality transit?

Answer 6

1/4 mile

Question 7

LT - What distance is the maximum for walking to a rail station or ferry terminal from a project to be considered access to quality transit?

Answer 7

1/2 mile

Question 8

LT - Basic bike facility numbers

Answer 8

• 100’ from building entrance

- 200’ from bicycle network

Question 9

LT - Commercial bike facility numbers

Answer 9

• 2.5% short term for peak visitors
• Minimum 4/building
• 5% long term
• 1 shower/100 + 1 shower/next 150

Question 10

LT - Residential bike facility numbers

Answer 10

• 2.5% short term for peak visitors
• Minimum 4/building
• 30% long term

Question 11

LT - Parking reduction required for non-dense or non-served by transit

Answer 11

• 20%

- 60% exemplary

Question 12

LT - Parking reduction for dense, transit-served, sites

Answer 12

• 40%

- 80% exemplary