Envision Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 categories of envision?
A
- Quality of life
- Leadership
- Resource allocation
- Natural world
- Climate and resilience
2
Q
What is conserving and restoring
A
conserving: net-zero impact
restoring: goes beyond to improve conditions
3
Q
What is envision?
A
Rating system for assessing the sustainability of infrastructure projects
4
Q
What types of infrastructure does envision rate?
A
- energy
- water
- waste
- transport
- landscape
- info.-related
5
Q
Why was envision developed?
A
- current rating systems for infrastructure are section specific
- no system covers entire life cycle
- designed to fill the gap
6
Q
What are 3 main goals of envision?
A
- improve awareness and uptake
- building capacity
- fostering innovation
7
Q
Why use envision?
A
- incorporate sustainable philosophies
- quantify soft benefits
- apply a consistent approach
8
Q
How can envision helps decision makers?
A
- guide decisions
- evaluate environmental benefits
- meet sustainability goals
