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LEED neighborhood development

LEED neighborhood development

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LEED neighborhood development

- [Instructor] Projects located in compact and walkable neighborhoods that offer multi-modal transportation alternatives to driving achieve environmental benefits, such as reduced pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and social benefits as a result of improved health and well-being of the community. According to the U.S. EPA, in 2010, transportation accounted for 27% of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from combustion of petroleum-based fuels. Quality transit is all about reducing motor vehicle use by providing multiple quality transit options. The LEED Rating System encourages locating a project within walking distance of existing or planned quality transit stops or stations, which include bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or commuter ferry terminals. Here's a definition you need to know for the exam. Walking distance is the distance that a pedestrian must travel between origins and destinations without obstruction, in a safe and…

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