Question 1

For a LEED forNeighborhood Development project thathas yet to earn all land use entitlements, which of thefollowing should the project team pursue to assist with local approvals?

Options :

A : Site visit by a GBCI representative

B : Endorsement from local USGBC chapter

C : LEED for Neighborhood Development: Plan. Letter of Support

D : LEED Plaque

Answer: C

Question 2

Acultural landscape is identifiedon a project site. Which action contributes to Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit. Historic Resource Preservation and Adaptive Reuse?

Options :

A : Hire a registered landscape architect to enhance the design of thelandscape

B : Provide educational case study and signage about the history of the project site

C :

Construct wetlands using nativeplants to improve hydrology, controlstormwater runoff. and provide wildlife habitat

D :

Contact the state historic preservation office of the National Park Service, or local equivalent to determine if the landscape is registered as a historic site

Answer: D

Question 3

What factor determines the percentage of undeveloped land that must remain undisturbed for Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit. Minimized Site Disturbance?

Options :

A : Density of the project

B : intersections per square mile

C : City land development codes

D : Covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Answer: A

Question 4

To ensure that future residents of a project are allowed to grow produce in side yards, balconies or rooftops. Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Local Food Production requires a developer to

Options :

A : retain an on-site garden management company.

B : register the protect with American Farmland Trust.

C : establish appropriate covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

D : establish a community supported agriculture program.

Answer: C

Question 5

Which strategies meet the requirements tor Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Transportation Demand Management?

Options :

A : Obtain a variance to allow a 25% reduction from local regulatory minimum parking requirements

B : Sell or rent associated parking spaces separately from 50% ofdwelling units and/or nonresidential square

C :

Subsidize yearly transportation passes by at least 50% for 100% of the occupants ofthe project for a minimum ofthree years

D :

Ensure that 50% of the residential units and non-residential building enhances ore within a t/4mi(0.4 km) walking distance of a shared vehicle

Answer: C