US Green Building Council Exam LEED AP ND Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam

Question #: 7
Topic #: 2

A 10-acre ((our hectare) project has 5.000 ft (1 524 m) of sidewalks Trees and trellises are planned along several of those blocks to provide shading for the sidewalks In order to achieve Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit Tree-Lined and Shaded Streetscapes. what is the minimum shaded sidewalk that would need to be provided?

A1,000 ft. (305 m)

B2,000 ft. (610 m)

C3,000 ft. (915 m)

D4,000 ft. (1 220 m)

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Suggested Answer: C

To achieve the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit for Tree-Lined and Shaded Streetscapes, a minimum of 60% of the total sidewalk length must be shaded within ten years of landscape installation. For a project with 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) of sidewalks, 60% equates to 3,000 feet (915 meters) of shaded sidewalk. This requirement encourages the development of pedestrian-friendly environments that provide comfort and reduce the urban heat island effect, contributing to the sustainability and livability of the neighborhood.

by Aimee at Dec 05, 2024, 12:17 PM

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Alayna

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe I'll just take a nap under one of the future trees and let the experts decide.

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Jerry

7 days ago

User4: I'll just take a nap under one of the future trees and let the experts decide

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Nichelle

21 days ago

User3: I'm not sure, maybe we should double-check the requirements

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Tish

23 days ago

User2: I agree, that sounds about right for the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit

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Maurine

1 months ago

User1: I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 3,000 ft. (915 m)

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Crissy

1 months ago

I'm feeling lucky with A) 1,000 ft. (305 m). Less shading means more room for the trees to show off, you know?

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Daniela

2 months ago

D) 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) is the way to go. Might as well cover the whole project with shade, that way no one gets a sunburn!

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Linn

13 days ago

Plus, it would contribute to achieving the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit for Tree-Lined and Shaded Streetscapes.

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Jennifer

22 days ago

It would definitely make the streetscape more inviting and comfortable for pedestrians.

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Gary

24 days ago

I agree, 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) of shaded sidewalk would be great for the project.

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Clorinda

2 months ago

I'm going with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m). Gotta go big or go home, right? More shade is better for those sidewalks.

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Artie

2 months ago

You have a point, maybe 3,000 ft (915 m) is the better choice after all.

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Gaston

2 months ago

But don't you think more shading would be better for the environment and pedestrians?

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Felicidad

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) 2,000 ft. (610 m). That seems like a reasonable amount of shaded sidewalk for a project of this size.

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Lizbeth

21 days ago

I'm leaning towards D) 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) for a more extensive shaded sidewalk.

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Hildegarde

23 days ago

I think it might be C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) to really achieve the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.

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Leoma

30 days ago

I agree, B) 2,000 ft. (610 m) sounds like the right amount of shaded sidewalk.

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Artie

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe it is 2,000 ft (610 m).

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Gaston

2 months ago

I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 3,000 ft (915 m).

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