Section 2: Location & Transportation Flashcards
For the Location & Transportation category, LEED addresses which three topics?
- Location
- Transportation
- Neighbourhood pattern and design
What are infill developments?
Sites in previously developed areas, often filling spaces between existing structures
What is a brownfield?
Land where development may be complicated by
the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
Development or redevelopment of brownfields may require the cleanup of contaminated soil or groundwater.
What is the ASTM referenced standard for brownfield sites
E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
What are the six strategies that address location?
- Choose redevelopment and infill development
- Locate near existing infrastructure
- Protect habitat
- Increase density
- Increase diversity of uses
- Encourage multiple modes of transportation
What does LEED mean by vehicle technology?
Vehicle technology determines the quantity and types of energy and support systems needed to convey people and goods to and from the site
Name three strategies that are used to address transportation during design and planning
- Locate near public transport
- Limit parking
- Encourage bicycling
Name four strategies that are used to address transportation during operations and maintencance
- Encourage carpooling
- Promote alternative-fuel vehicles
- Offer incentives
- Support alternative transportation
Name seven types of sensitive sites that should be avoided
- Prime farmland
- Floodplains/flood-prone areas
- Habitat for any endangered or critical species
- Within 100 feet of wetlands
- Within 50 feet of a body of water (e.g. lakes, streams)
- Public parkland
- Greenfield sites
What is prime farmland?
Greenfield sites with soil appropriate for cultivation and agricultural growth and production.
(Defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture)
What are floodplains/flood-prone areas?
Land prone to flooding as a result of a storm
(Land less than five feet above the 100-year floodplain level as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA])
Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are standardized by which body?
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
What does CARB stand for?
California Air Resources Board
What is an alternative fuel vehicle?
Alternative fuel vehicles may be electric cars, or cars powered by hydrogen, ethanol, natural gas, or biofuel
An ACEEE Green Score of at least 45 is required for compliance.
Name eight strategies for sustainable neighbourhood pattern and design
- Design walkable streets
- Include street trees
- Use compact development strategies
- Promote connectivity
- Provide diverse land uses
- Create a diverse community
- Support access to sustainable food
- Ensure that all residents have access to grocery stores
What is the definition of development density?
The total square footage of all buildings within a particular area, measured in square feet per acre or units per acre
Provide four examples of sustainable food
- Community gardens
- Farmers markets
- Urban farms
- Community-supported agriculture programs
An alternative fuel vehicle does not run on what?
Gasoline or diesel
What is meant by diverse uses?
Common services that people might use regularly, e.g. bank, church, park, salon, library, school, post office, restaurant, etc
Which s the only rating system that considers actual behaviour?
LEED O+M
In regards to locating a site near to mass transit strategy, within what distance should a rail, subway, or rapid transit terminal be?
1/2 mile
In regards to locating a site near to mass transit strategy, within what distance should a bus station be?
1/4 mile
By definition, mass transit must be able to carry a minimum of how many people?
10
What is biomass
Plant materials from trees, grasses, or crops that can be used to generate electricity or produce biofuel
