US Green Building Council Exam LEED AP ND Topic 8 Question 9 Discussion

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

Question #: 9
Topic #: 8

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 Ellsworth at Jan 26, 2025, 06:57 PM

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Pearly

19 days ago

Ah, the age-old question of how much shade is too much shade. I'm gonna go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) and hope it's not a total tree-mendous disappointment.

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25 days ago

I think the answer is B) 2,000 ft. (610 m), because that seems like a reasonable amount of shaded sidewalk for a 10-acre project.

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Lawrence

12 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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Lawrence

15 days ago

I agree, B) 2,000 ft. (610 m) sounds like a good amount of shaded sidewalk for that size project.

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Marica

27 days ago

I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 3,000 ft.

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