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| What does the Location and Transportation credit category achieve? |
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Definition
| -rewards thoughtful decisions about building location with credits taht encourage compact development, alternative transportation and connection with amenities such as restaurants and parks |
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| What is the intent of LEED for Neighborhood Development Location credit? |
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Definition
| Avoid development on inappropriate sites, reduce vehicle travel, enhance livabilty and encourage physical activity |
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Term
| What are the requirements for LEED for Neighborhood Development Location? |
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Definition
| -locate project within the boundary of development certified under LEED for neighborhood development |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Sensitive Land Protection credot? |
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Definition
| avoid development of sensitive lands and reduce environmental impacts on that land |
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| What are the two requirements for the Sensitive Land Protection Credit? |
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Definition
Option 1: locate project on a footprint that has already been developed
Option2: do not develop on
>prime farmland
>flood hazard areas
>habitat of endangered species
>habitat of species classified as possible extinct or imperiled |
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Term
| What is the intent of the High Priority Site credit? |
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Definition
| encourage project location in areas with development constraints and promote improvement and health of surrounding areas |
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| What are the three requirement options for the High Priority Site credit? |
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Definition
Option 1: locate on an infill location in a historic district
Option 2: locate on one of the following
>site listed by EPA National Priority List
>Federal Empowerment Zone Site
>Federal Renewal Community Zone
>Dept of Treasure Low Income Comm
>Local equivalent program outside of US
Option3: brownfield remediation site |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Surrounding Density and Diverse Use credit? |
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Definition
| conserve farmland and natural habitats by encouragying developmebt in areas with existing infrastructure |
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Term
| What the two requirement options for the Surrounding Density and Diverse Use credit? |
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Definition
Option1: surrounding density; locate on site with density within 1/4mile meeting certain values
Option 2: diverse use: a building space within a building such that the building's main entrance is within 1/2mi walking distance of the main entrance to 4-7(1pt) or 8+ (2pts) existing public uses |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Access to Quality Transit credit? |
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Definition
| encourage development in locations with many transportation options |
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Term
| What are the requirements for the Access to Quality Transit credit? |
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Definition
| locate any functional entry within 1/4mi walking distance of a bus/streetcar/rideshare OR 1/2mi of bus/ferry/rail |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Bicycle Facilities credit? |
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Definition
| promote biking and reduce vehicle use and improve physical activity |
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Term
| What are the 2 requirement options for the Bicycle Facilities credit? |
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Definition
Option 1: Bicycle Network: storage <200yds from a bike netowrk with 10 diverse uses, school employment center, bus/transit stop
Option2: Bike storage and shower rooms
-Commercial:
>ST storage for 2.5% peak visitors and 4 spaces/building
>LT storage for 5% of visitors + 4 spaces per building and 1 shower for first 100 occupants +1 fo each additional 150
-Residential
>ST 2.5% peak visitors +4 spaces per building
>LT 30% regular building occupants
-MUST BE <100' OF MAIN ENTRANCE |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Reduce Parking Footprint credit |
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Definition
| minimize environmental harm (rainwater run off, auto dependence, land consumption) associated with driving and storing cars |
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Term
| What are the requirements for the Reduce Parking Footprint credit? |
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Definition
-do not exceed local minimum code for parking
-provide 20-40% less than the base ratio recommended by parking consultants council |
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Term
| What is the intent of the Green Vehicles credit? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the definition of Green Vehicles? |
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Definition
| must achieve a minimum of 45 on the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide |
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| What are the requirements for the Green Vehicle Credit? |
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Definition
-5% of parking as preferred for green vehicles
-discount parking rate by 20% for those
AND
Option 1: electric vehicle charging for 2% of parking spaces and designate
Option 1: lidquid, gas or battery facilities to 2% |
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