CHAPTER 4 - LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION Flashcards
(26 cards)
portion of the project site submitted for
LEED certification.
LEED PROJECT BOUNDARY
_______of a LEED project boundary is prohibited; the boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land to create boundaries for the sole purpose of complying with credits.
GERRYMANDERING
area defined by the perimeter of the building
plan. Non-building facilities such as pavements and landscaping are not included.
BUILDING FOOTPRINT
area of the site including pavements,
parking, landscaping, roads and other facilities as well as the building.
It is essentially all alterations done to the site.
DEVELOPMENT FOOTPRINT
total area within the legal boundaries of the
site.
PROPERTY BOUNDARY
includes credits for smart locations,
green buildings infrastructure and neighborhood design and pattern
LEED for Neighborhood Development and Smart Locations
Many prerequisites and credits require an estimated occupancy count and LEED accomplishes this through_________. One FTE is equal to 40-hour work weeks. Thus if the sum of all ‘people-hours’ spent in the building over a week is 4000, we divide this by 40 to equal an estimated 100 FTEs in this building.
FULL TIME EQUIVALENT CALCULATIONS
Site selection must consider the natural and social characteristics of the site as well as the existing infrastructure. One must examine how the site is connected to its surroundings and what services are available to the building users.
A good site can affect energy conservation strategies, landscaping and vegetation, and the access to public transportation. All LEED rating systems address principles of Smart Growth.
LOCATION
is an urban planning theory that encourages:
● The protection of undeveloped land
● Transit-oriented and bicycle-friendly land use to reduce automobile use
● Mixed use development
● Development of compact urban centers
● Design of walkable neighborhoods
SMART GROWTH
A project can earn all the points available in the entire LT credit category by selecting a site that is located within the LEED boundary of an existing LEED for ND certified property.
Different points are awarded depending on the level of certification and no other LT credits can be pursued if this credit is achieved. By building in a LEED ND location you guarantee reduced automobile dependence, walkability, existing green infrastructure and the enhancement of overall
health.
LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT LOCATION (LTC1)
A project team can satisfy this credit by locating the development on a previously developed site – or – A project team seeking LEED certification must prevent developing on the following land types:
- Prime farmland defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil survey
- Lands Within 100 feet of water bodies as defined by the US Army Corps’ of Engineers’ Wetlands
- Lands within 500 feet of wetlands as regulated by the US Army Corps’ of Engineers’ Wetlands
- Areas that are a habitat for threatened or endangered species as defined by US Endangered Species Act or NatureServe
- Floodplains as defined by the General Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
SENSITIVE LAND PROTECTION - LTC2
a previously used or developed
land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution and has the potential to be reused once any hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants are remediated
BROWNFIELD
A group of buildings/structures that have been
deemed significant to the area
HISTORIC DISTRICT
a previously developed site that was built on, has been graded or a site in-between existing structures. It is essentially a gap in the built environment.
Building on_____ protects undeveloped land and can benefit from the existing infrastructure
such as roads, utilities and other services. 75% of site must be previously developed
infill sites
This credit includes 3 Options to promote the redevelopment of sites/areas deemed undesirable through decontamination, gentrification or preservation:
- Locate project within a historic district or infill
site
HISTORIC DISTRICT - HIGH PRIORITY SITE (LTC3)
This credit includes 3 Options to promote the redevelopment of sites/areas deemed undesirable through decontamination, gentrification or preservation:
- Locate project within a site identified by a
government agency as for priority redevelopment
PRIORITY DESIGNATION - HIGH PRIORITY SITE (LTC3)
This credit includes 3 Options to promote the redevelopment of sites/areas deemed undesirable through decontamination, gentrification or preservation:
-Select a site which contains soil or
water contamination and deemed by federal, regional or local authority. Land remediation is costly and time consuming but a project can also take advantage of existing amenities and Infrastructure
BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION - HIGH PRIORITY SITE (LTC3)
The intent here is to conserve land and habitats by
developing in areas with existing infrastructure. Encouraging pedestrian walkability significantly reduces automobile trips by developing in a dense area with a lot of diversity. Again we are trying to discourage the use of private driven gas operated automobiles.
There are 2 options to show compliance with this credit which look at density and diverse uses.
- SURROUNDING DENSITY IN QUARTER MILE RADIUS EXCEEDS:
a. Residential Density = Dwelling Units / Acre
b. Non-Residential Density = 0.5 FAR+ Ensure these spaces are separated
c. Combined = SF/Acre of buildable land - DIVERSE USES
a. Select a site that is within 1⁄2 mile walking
distance (entrance to entrance) of existing and
publicly available diverse uses including: - Category: Food Retail - Type - Supermarket
- Category: Services - Type – Bank, theater
- Category: Community Retail - Type - Convenience Store,
Pharmacy - Category: Civic & Community Uses - Type – Senior or Child-care
- Category: Education Facility - Type - University
A project may only count 2 types per category and 3 categories must be represented for a minimum of 4 diverse space uses.
SURROUNDING DENSITY AND DIVERSE USES – LTC4
land where construction can occur and
excludes public right of way (IE. Roads)
BUILDABLE LAND
A measure of floor area (Sf) or units per buildable
land (acre)
DENSITY
Density of non-residential land-use
FLOOR-AREA RATIO
LEED promotes the development of sites near mass transit and encourages more efficient means of transportation. The goal of transportation related credits in LEED is the reduction of vehicle trips and the promotion of sustainable alternatives.
TRANSPORTATION
The intent of this credit is to encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices or otherwise reduced motor vehicle use. There are two options to meet this credit’s requirements:
- ENSURE THAT ANY FUNCTIONAL ENTRY IS WITHIN 1/4 MILE WALKING DISTANCE OF EITHER
a. A bus stop
b. Streetcar Stop or
c. Rideshare Location
MINIMUM TRIP COUNT: 72 WEEKDAY AND 40 WEEKEND TRIPS - ENSURE THAT ANY FUNCTIONAL ENTRY IS WITHIN 1/2 MILE WALKING DISTANCE OF EITHER
a. Bus Rapid Transit stop
b. Light or Heavy Rail Station or
c. Commuter rail or ferry terminals
Minimum trip count: 24 weekday and 6 Weekend trips
Schools Specific Option
Ensure that a certain percentage of students live within 3⁄4 mile walking distance (Grade 8 and below) and/or 1.5 miles (Grade 9 and above) of a functional entry.
LTC5 - ACCESS TO QUALITY TRANSIT
Cycling significantly reduces CO2 levels, lowers risk of disease and reduces road congestion. This credit requires that adequate bicycle storage be provided for short-term and long-term visitors as well as a connection to a bicycle network.
1. A network consists of off-street bicycle paths or on-street bicycle lanes
- The bicycle network must be within 3 miles of one of the following:
a. 10 diverse uses
b. A school or employment center (If residential project)
c. Bus Rapid Transit, Light or Heavy Rail Station or a Commuter rail or ferry terminals - Provide short and/or long term parking for occupants
a. Long-term = Covered parking that is easily accessible to
residents and employees
b. Short-term = Uncovered Parking used by visitors - Provide Showers for occupants in commercial spaces
BICYCLE FACILITIES – LTC6
