LT (Location and Transportation) Advanced 1 Flashcards
How many Credits are available for LT and what are they?
8 credits
C1. LEED for Neighborhood Development Location C2. Sensitive Land Protection C3. High Priority Sites C4. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses C5. Access to Quality Transit C6. Bicycle Facilities C7. Reduced Parking Footprint C8. Green Vehicles
What does LT category focus on compared to SS?
A buildings relationship to its COMMUNITY versus its relationship to its site and ecosystem.
Which credit in LT has the most available points and how many are available?
C1. LEED for Neighborhood Development Location
Up to 16 points
(The other 7 categories combined total 16 points maximum. Either pursue C1 or a combination of C2-C7, cannot combine C1 with other credits)
Which credit(s) can receive exemplary performance in LT?
C2. Sensitive Land Protection
C5.Access to Quality Transit
C7. Reduced Parking Footprint
What is the intent of LT C1, LEED for Neighborhood Development Location?
Avoid developing on inappropriate sites
Reduce vehicle travel distance
Enhance livability and improve human health
What types of land are addressed by LT C2, Sensitive Land Protection?
Wetlands
Water bodies
Flood plains
Prime farmland
What are the two options for LT C2, Sensitive Land Protection?
Option 1. Develop on previous developed land
Option 2. Develop on non-sensitive land
Which developments can be within flood plains and still receive points for LT C2 Option 2?
Projects on previously developed sites
How far from a body of water must a development be in order to get points for LT C2 Sensitive Land Protection Option 2?
100 feet
How far from wetlands must a development be in order to get points for LT C2 Sensitive Land Protection Option 2?
50 feet
What type of site improvements can be built within the buffers for wetlands and water bodies?
Bicycle or pedestrian pathways not exceeding 12 feet wide
One single story structure not exceeding 500 sq. feet
Grade changes necessary for public access
Removal of select trees
Brownfield remediation
What are the three options for LT C3, High Priority Site?
Option 1. Project located in a Historic District
Option 2. Project located in an area with a Priority Redevelopment designation
Option 3. Project located on a Brownfield Site
What are the two options for LT C4, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?
Option 1. Surrounding Density
Option 2. Diverse Uses
What is the distance of a building required for project site to earn points for LT C4 Option 1, Surrounding Density?
50% of the building must be within 1/4 mile RADIUS from the table-defined residential and/or nonresidential densities (see page 27 for table)
Residential is measured by dwelling units per acre
Nonresidential is measured by FAR
What is the distance of a building required for project site to earn points for LT C4 Option 2, Diverse Uses?
Project must be located within 1/2 mile walking DISTANCE (not radius) of diverse uses from the buildings main entrance
To earn points for LT C4 Option 2, Diverse Uses how many of the defined uses must be within the required proximity?
4 to 7 uses earns 1 point
8+ uses earns 2 points
What adaptations are included in LT C4 Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?
Healthcare density thresholds (1 point)
Warehouse Option 1, Development & Adjacency (2-3 points)
Warehouse Option 2, Transportation Resources (1-2 points)
How many requirements for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit are there and what are they?
2 requirements
- Locate any functional entry within 1/4 mile walking DISTANCE of a bus, streetcar, or ride share stop or 1/2 mile walking DISTANCE from rapid transit (bus, rail, or ferry) stops.
- Transit services must meet trip minimums, provide routes in opposite directions, and meet minimums for both weekend and weekday.
How many additional points can be earned for LT C5 Access to Quality Transit when 2 or more service routes are provided?
If not providing greater than 60% of daily rides, 1 additional point can be earned