US Green Building Council Exam LEED-AP-BD+C Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam

Question #: 13
Topic #: 3

Which of the following is an example of a diverse use as defined by Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses?

AAutomated Teller Machine (ATM)

BInformal day care

CPublic park

DPrivate university gym

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Suggested Answer: C

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A public park qualifies as a diverse use under LEED because it is a publicly accessible facility that serves the community. LEED defines diverse uses as those that provide amenities, services, or public resources within walking distance, promoting walkable neighborhoods and reducing reliance on vehicles.

by Dulce at Apr 03, 2025, 07:07 AM

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Yoko

4 months ago

That's a good point, but I still think a public park can be used by a wide range of people from the community.

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Sarah

4 months ago

I'm going with the public park. It's the only one that really fits the criteria of location, transportation, and diverse uses.

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Rosalyn

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the ATM could also be considered a diverse use.

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Bulah

2 months ago

I see your point, but I still think the public park is the most fitting choice.

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Gene

2 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Stephanie

2 months ago

I agree, the public park seems like the best option for diverse use.

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Lashawnda

2 months ago

User4: I'm also leaning towards the public park option.

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Margret

2 months ago

User3: Yeah, the park is accessible to everyone and serves multiple purposes.

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Suzi

3 months ago

User2: I agree, it definitely meets the criteria for diverse use.

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Elenora

3 months ago

User1: I think the public park is the best choice here.

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Dorethea

4 months ago

The ATM? Really? That's about as diverse as a cardboard box.

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Dorian

4 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be the public park. That's the perfect example of a diverse use that supports the surrounding community.

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Leota

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) Private university gym because it serves a specific group of people.

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Artie

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure. The private university gym seems like it could be a diverse use too, with its variety of facilities and accessibility.

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Carri

3 months ago

User 2: Yeah, it does offer a variety of services and is accessible to different people.

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Ryan

3 months ago

User 1: I think the private university gym could count as a diverse use.

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Mertie

4 months ago

I think the public park is the answer here. It's a diverse use that promotes community and transportation access.

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Felicitas

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards the automated teller machine (ATM) as it provides a service accessible to everyone.

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Jody

2 months ago

I would go with the informal day care as it serves a variety of people in the community.

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Rusty

2 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Lynette

2 months ago

I agree, the public park is a great example of a diverse use.

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Alease

2 months ago

I'm leaning towards the automated teller machine (ATM) as it provides a service accessible to everyone.

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Kayleigh

2 months ago

I would go with the informal day care as it serves a variety of people in the community.

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Gayla

3 months ago

I think the private university gym could also be considered a diverse use.

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Yolando

3 months ago

I agree, the public park is a great example of a diverse use.

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Yoko

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Public park.

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