5.1.4.2.2. Location and Transportation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is LEED?

   Hint

   Think about the certification for environmentally conscious buildings.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of public transit.

   Hint

   Consider environmental impacts in your answer.

3. 3.

   What does LEED stand for?

   Hint

   Look for a long form that signifies a green initiative.

4. 4.

   True or False? Proximity to public transport reduces overall energy use.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what public transport enables.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a hypothetical project that builds a new shopping center in a dense urban area. Identify how applying LEED’s Location and Transportation criteria could enhance its sustainability.

   Hint

   Reflect on sustainable developments and urban planning principles.

6. 6.

   Devise a sustainable transportation plan for a suburban area lacking public transit. How can LEED principles guide this development?

   Hint

   Think about ways to incorporate community feedback in planning.