Location & Transportation Flashcards
Does the LT categories have any pre reqs?
No
What is smart growth?
the approach that protects undeveloped lands & contributes to developments in projects near jobs, schools, shops & other destination points w/ diverse uses
What is undeveloped land referred to as?
A greenfield
To promote smart growth, some municipalities offer increased ____ in urban areas.
Floor to area ratios (FAR)
How is FAR (floor to area ratios) calculated?
Total sq ft of building
- Divided by -
Total sq ft of the lot
What are types of buildings built on the entire lot called?
Zero lot line projects
To protect the habitat, buildings should not be developed inside ____, instead ____ sites should be preferred
Sensitive lands;
Infill sites
What is an infill lot/site?
Sites that were either previously developed on or were already being used for other purposes in urban areas
What types of sensitive lands should not be developed on?
- farmland
- sites close to wetlands & water bodies
- public parkland
- areas below floodplain
- areas part of habitats or endangered species
What are brownfield sites? What is an example?
Sites previously developed that were contaminated w/ waste or pollution
Ex: site w/ an abandoned building that has unknown contamination
What are the benefits of building on a brownfield site?
More LEED credit points, tax incentives to support development
What percentage of a project’s total greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to transportation?
50%
What percentage of the total US greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to transportation?
33%
How can a project reduce the consequences of transportation?
- access to alternative modes of transportation
- encourage walking & biking
- promote alternative fuel vehicles
What kinds of cars are eligible to be green vehicles & classified under the zero emissions vehicles by the california air resources board (CARB)?
Earned green score of 45 or more from the American council for an energy efficient economy (ACEEE)
What 4 strategies can be used to reduce fossil fuel usage for employees?
- compressed workweek (work more hours during week for a day off)
- telecommuting (work from home)
- incentives for carpooling
- parking rates made more expensive
What 2 strategies can be utilized to reduce vehicle usage in a location close to a bicycle network?
- provide bike racks
- provide showers
A healthy neighborhood should contain what?
- Wide sidewalks, benches, bicycle networks
- business centers, retail services, schools, etc within walking distance
- public transportation options accessible
- street layouts allow for easy connectivity
- support access to sustainable food (if community gardens, farmers markets & agriculture programs are established )
What does a compact development strategy promote?
Efficient neighborhoods and reduce green house gases
How many points can be rewarded for the LEED for neighborhood development location credit?
8-16
What is the intent of the LEED for neighborhood development location credit?
Avoid development on inappropriate sites, to reduce vehicle miles traveled & contribute to human health by encouraging physical activity & enhancing livability
LEED ND sites need to be ____ in order to gain points under the LEED for neighborhood development location credit. Conditional approvals or pre reviewed LEED ND sites do not count.
Certified
Why are projects pursuing the LEED for neighborhood development location not eligible to receive any other location & transportation credits?
Projects located inside a LEED ND certified land will mostly cover the goals of the other LT credits
How many points can be earned for the sensitive land protection credit? What are the parameters?
1 point - locate development on previously developed land
OR
1 point - if not previously developed, the land or a portion of the land should not fall under: prime farmland, floodplains, wetlands or water body, habitat