5.1.4.1.6. LEED Cities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does LEED stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what leadership relates to in a sustainability context.

2. 2.

   Name two key areas that LEED Cities focuses on.

   Hint

   Consider the resources consumed by a city.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of LEED Cities?

   • To decrease urban population
   • To improve urban resource management
   • To construct more buildings

   Hint

   Think about the broader impact of LEED certifications.

4. 4.

   True or False: LEED Cities primarily focuses on individual buildings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reconsider the scope of LEED's application.

5. 5.

   Design a LEED Cities proposal for a mid-sized urban area, specifying aims regarding water, energy, waste, and transportation management. Justify how these plans align with sustainability goals.

   Hint

   Use the MEWTT framework to structure your proposal.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of existing LEED Cities—pick one as a case study. Analyze its metrics for urban sustainability, discussing successes and areas for improvement.

   Hint

   Examine specific areas of the LEED Cities framework during your evaluation.