Discuss US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam Topic 1 Question 15

Which of the following approaches contributes to achieving a point under Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Community Outreach and Involvement?

AConduct a telephone survey of users of similar projects in the same region

BPresent the project and solicit community Input at an open house during construction

CConduct a one day design charrette or interactive workshop with the design team and client

DCreate and maintain an interactive website for discussion between the developer and the community throughout the duration of the project

Suggested Answer: D

The Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit for Community Outreach and Involvement encourages project teams to actively engage with the community during the development process. Creating and maintaining an interactive website for ongoing dialogue between the developer and the community is a strategy that fosters continuous engagement, transparency, and inclusivity. This approach ensures that the community's input can be incorporated throughout the project's duration, addressing concerns and suggestions in real-time. While other options like conducting a design charrette or open house are also valuable, the continuous interaction facilitated by a dedicated website aligns more closely with the credit's intent for ongoing community involvement.

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31 comments · newest first

Carmela 10 months ago

C sounds cool, but is one day enough for real feedback?

Glenn 10 months ago

D is a great idea! Keeping the conversation going online is key.

Santos 11 months ago

A telephone survey? Seems outdated.

Ellsworth 11 months ago

Really? An interactive website? Not sure that would work.

Elinore 11 months ago

I think option B is the best way to get community input.

Lucina 11 months ago

I recall that surveys can be useful, but I'm not convinced they really foster community involvement like the other options do.

Nichelle 11 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think conducting a design charrette like in option C could also be beneficial.

Kanisha 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option D might be more effective for ongoing communication.

Ocie 12 months ago

I think option B sounds familiar; I remember discussing how open houses can really engage the community.

Edward 1 year ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Based on the credit description, I think option D is the best answer. Creating an interactive website for ongoing discussion between the developer and community is a great way to demonstrate community involvement throughout the project.

Paris 1 year ago

Okay, I've got it! The credit is about community outreach and involvement, so the best approach would be to present the project to the community and actively solicit their input, like in option B. That seems like the most direct way to meet the credit requirements.

Raina 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options all seem related to community involvement, but I'm not sure which one would specifically contribute to earning that credit. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Lezlie 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on approaches that involve community engagement and input, which is what the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit is looking for.

Gail 1 year ago

Option B is the way to go. I mean, who doesn't love a good old-fashioned open house, am I right?

Becky 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gail

D) Create and maintain an interactive website for discussion between the developer and the community throughout the duration of the project

Stacey 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gail

That's a great idea! Open houses are a fun way to get the community involved.

Mitzie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Gail

B) Present the project and solicit community Input at an open house during construction

Tracey 1 year ago

Haha, option A is a bit outdated, don't you think? Conducting a phone survey in this day and age? Really?

Jolanda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tracey

I think option D would be more effective in today's digital age.

Marylou 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tracey

I agree, option A does seem a bit old-fashioned.

Gary 1 year ago

Option D all the way! An interactive website is a fantastic way to keep the community informed and involved throughout the project.

Marleen 1 year ago

Definitely option C. A design charrette is the perfect way to get the community involved in the creative process.

Clarinda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marleen

I prefer option B, having an open house during construction allows for direct input from the community.

Louvenia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marleen

I think option D could also be effective in maintaining ongoing communication with the community.

Alysa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marleen

I agree, option C is a great way to engage the community in the design process.

Cecilia 1 year ago

I personally think option C is more effective, a design charrette can really engage the community in the project.

Karima 1 year ago

I think option B is the best approach. Engaging the community during construction is a great way to get their input and build support for the project.

Reita 1 year ago

↳ replying to Karima

I think option C could also be effective in involving the community in the design process.

Reita 1 year ago

↳ replying to Karima

I agree, option B allows for direct interaction with the community.

Fletcher 1 year ago

I agree with Sanda, having an open house during construction is a great way to involve the community.

Sanda 1 year ago

I think option B is the best approach.

US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion