LEED Location and Transportation Flashcards
If a project team is interested in developing on a previously developed site but this option is infeasible, which of the following options should the project team consider next? A. Conducting a soil survey B. Locating prime farmland C. Not disturbing sensitive land types D. Developing on a greenfield
C. Not disturbing sensitive land types
What site selection would promote walkability and reduce vehicle distance traveled? A. A site near a solar garden B. A site near mass transit C. A site with pedestrian access between diverse uses
D. A site near public parking
C. A site with pedestrian access between diverse uses
What urban area is a best choice for a LEED project? A. Areas that have not been previously developed B. Areas without existing infrastructure C. Areas with high development density D. Areas with zero-lot-lines
Areas with high development density
What factors related to location would NOT affect a project team’s priorities? A. The area only receives 12” (30 cm) of rainfall each year
B. There are no banks nearby that provide construction loans
C. Local zoning requires all buildings to be no more than four stories high
D. The community emphasizes sports and athletics for all ages
B. There are no banks nearby that provide construction loans
How would access to quality transit be documented? A. By an area plan or map showing the project site and location of transit stop locations within a 1/2 mile (800-meter) radius of the project site B. By a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distances to those stops C. By an area plan or map showing the project site and location of transit stop locations within a 1/4 mile (400-meter) radius of the project site D. By a map showing the project site, location, type of transportation resources, and driving distances to each location.
By a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distances to those stops
Which of the following are reasons an owner should build a new construction project in a LEED for Neighborhood Development location? (choose 2) A. The certification process would be easier. B. The project certification fees would be reduced. C. The project would earn an innovation credit. D. The project would have excellent location and transportation within the surrounding community.
A. The certification process would be easier. D. The project would have excellent location and transportation within the surrounding community.
The use of a brownfield site can enhance a community. What must occur for a brownfield site to be developed? A. The site must be located along existing roads B. The site must be located in a suburban area C. The site must be revegetated D. The site must be remediated
The site must be remediated
A health-conscious business owner wants to consider design selections that would encourage employee health. Which of the following strategies meet this goal? (choose 2) A. Select a site that has existing infrastructure B. Install preferred parking spots for green vehicles C. Site the project near a city’s downtown area D. Build within walking distance of a bicycle network E. Locate the project near public transportation
- Site the project near a city’s downtown area. 2. Building within walking distance of a bicycle network
In which of the following instances would a project team need to use the ITE Transportation Planning Handbook? A. When locating existing rights-of-way when determining surrounding density
B. When reviewing planned future public transportation routes
C. When calculating a project’s parking capacity
D. When determining if a bicycle network is adequate
C. When calculating a project’s parking capacity
How could a remote project located away from public transportation reduce its transportation effects? A. Encourage carpooling B. Install pervious pavement C. Locate a project site near a park D. Stagger work hours for users
Encourage carpooling
Developments located within walking distance of diverse uses reduce: (choose 2) A. Air pollution B. Sedimentation of nearby water bodies C. Greenhouse gas emissions D. Water use
A. Air Pollution. C. Greenhouse gas emissions
What is NOT an example of smart growth? A. Retail, office, and residential townhouses on the site of a former gas station B. Development of a site that is far from existing development and infrastructure C. Residential development on a previously developed site located near shops and schools D. Neighborhood design that has offices and shops within walking distance to public transportation
B. Development of a site that is far from existing development and infrastructure
Which of the following are examples of infill development? (Choose 2) A. An office project on a previously developed site in a city center B. A design that increases the number of units of residential space per acre C. A store built between two existing urban buildings D. The development of a brownfield site
A. An office project on a previously developed site in a city center. C. A store built between two existing urban buildings
Which of the following is a priority designation used in LEED? A. To help projects locate near existing infrastructure
B. To prevent project teams from building in sensitive habitats
C. To encourage project teams to build in a LEED-ND project area
D. To encourage investment in economically disadvantaged or low-income areas
D. To encourage investment in economically disadvantaged or low-income areas
A project team wants to reuse a building in a historic district for a project. Which of the following credit areas will this aid? (Choose 2) A. High-priority sites B. Building reuse C. Protecting or restoring habitat D. Sensitive land protection
A. High-priority sites. B. Building reuse
How would a bicycle network be documented for a project? A. By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations B. By drawing a straight-line radius from the origin and the bicycling segments in the radius. C. By creating a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, and walking routes and distances. D. By use the area plan or map showing the project site and location of existing and planned bicycle networks within a quarter-mile (400-meter) radius of the project site.
By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
Which of the following site types is considered high-priority? A. Land with endangered habitat B. Area on or within fifty feet (fifteen meters) of a wetland C. Historic district D. Previously developed land
C. Historic district
LEED rewards projects for all of the following design strategies EXCEPT which of the following: A. Limiting parking B. Locating the project in an area with nearby uses C. Locating the project near existing utilities D. Locating the project in a historic district
C. Locating the project near existing utilities