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US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 3 Question 26 Discussion

Which of the following must be included in the Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment?
C) Proximity of vulnerable populations to major sources of air pollution
A) A targeted Brownfield remedy plan
B) Historic preservation plan to include neighboring properties
D) The surrounding density within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) radius of the project boundary

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 3 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following must be included in the Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is C. Proximity of vulnerable populations to major sources of air pollution.

According to the LEED v4.1 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the Site Assessment credit requires projects to conduct and document a site inventory and analysis that covers the following topics1:

Topography

Hydrology

Climate

Vegetation

Soils

Human use

Human health effects

The human health effects topic includes identifying the proximity of vulnerable populations, such as children, elderly, or low-income residents, to major sources of air pollution, such as highways, power plants, or industrial facilities. This information can help the project team design strategies to minimize the exposure of occupants and visitors to harmful pollutants and improve the indoor and outdoor air quality of the project1.

The other options are not required for the Site Assessment credit, although they may be relevant for other credits or prerequisites. A targeted Brownfield remedy plan is required for the Brownfields Remediation credit, which applies to projects located on sites contaminated by past uses1. A historic preservation plan to include neighboring properties is not required for any LEED credit, although projects that involve historic buildings or districts must comply with local regulations and standards for preservation1. The surrounding density within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) radius of the project boundary is not required for the Site Assessment credit, but it is used to calculate the points for the Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit, which encourages projects to locate in areas with high levels of existing development and mixed land uses1.


by Rosann at Apr 12, 2026, 06:52 PM

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Dorthy
27 days ago
I think D should be included too, it’s important.
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Arminda
1 month ago
C is definitely a must for site assessment!
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Vashti
2 months ago
The historic preservation plan sounds like it could be important, but I don't remember it being a core requirement for site assessments.
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Ammie
2 months ago
I feel like the targeted Brownfield remedy plan could be included, but I can't recall if it's specifically required for the Sustainable Sites Credit.
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Mari
2 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think surrounding density was a key factor in that one. It might be relevant here too.
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Jacqueline
2 months ago
I think the proximity of vulnerable populations to major sources of air pollution is really important for site assessment, but I'm not entirely sure if it's a must-have.
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