Protect what remains. Restore what was lost. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 protect existing natural areas👉 restore damaged areas👉 promote biodiversity and habitat 🎯 Big Picture Development should not eliminate nature—it should preserve and rebuild it. 🌍 Why This Matters Construction can: disturb ecosystems destroy habitats reduce biodiversity […]
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The best design decisions are made before design even begins. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 assess site conditions early (pre-design)👉 inform sustainable site design decisions 🎯 Big Picture This credit is about:👉 “Understand the site before you design the site.” 🌍 Why This Matters Developing without understanding the
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Before building sustainably, the site itself must be safe. What is the Intent of this Prerequisite? The goal is to: 👉 identify and address environmental contamination on the project site So that we: protect human health safeguard vulnerable populations ensure safe site conditions before development 🎯 Big Picture This prerequisite is about:👉 “Is the site
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Protecting the site starts before construction begins—and continues until it ends. What is the Intent of this Prerequisite? The goal is to: 👉 reduce pollution from construction activities Specifically: soil erosion water pollution (sedimentation) air pollution (dust) 🎯 Big Picture Construction is temporary—but its environmental damage can be permanent if not controlled. 🌍 Why This
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Bringing It All Together The Location & Transportation category is not just about: transit parking or biking 👉 It is about influencing behavior through location and infrastructure What LT Truly Rewards smart site selection compact development access to daily needs alternatives to private vehicles Design + Location = Better Outcomes LT credits work best when
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What Does “Synergy” Mean in LEED? 👉 Synergy means: One strategy contributes to multiple credits or categories 🎯 Big Idea In LEED, the best strategies solve multiple problems at once. 🚗 Part 1: Synergies Within LT Credits 🔹 1. Location Choice Drives Multiple Credits Choosing the right site can help achieve: Surrounding Density Diverse Uses
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Green vehicles need two things: a reason to choose them—and a way to use them. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 reduce pollution from conventional vehicles👉 promote low-emission and alternative fuel vehicles 🌍 Why This Matters Transportation contributes ~27% of U.S. GHG emissions Majority comes from: passenger vehicles light-duty
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Parking is not just a design decision—it’s a behavior decision. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 minimize environmental harms associated with parking Including: automobile dependence excessive land consumption stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces 🎯 Key Idea More parking = more drivingLess parking = behavior change 🌍 Why This Matters
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Bicycles need two things: a place to go—and a place to stay. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 promote bicycling and transportation efficiency👉 reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT)👉 improve public health through physical activity 🎯 Big Picture This credit is about:👉 Access to bike routes + Proper bike storage
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Transit access is not about being close to a stop—it’s about having a reason to use it. What is the Intent of this Credit? The goal is to: 👉 encourage development in areas with strong transit access So that we: reduce car dependency lower GHG emissions improve air quality support public health + mobility 🎯
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