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US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Winch of the following general strategies is acceptable under Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Reduced Parking Footprint?
D) Carpool spaces located within 300 ft. (90 m) of building entrances
A) On-street parking
B) Off-street parking in front of building
C) A three .. (1.2 hectare) surface parking lot

US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 1
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Winch of the following general strategies is acceptable under Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit. Reduced Parking Footprint?

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Suggested Answer: D

The Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit for Reduced Parking Footprint aims to minimize the environmental impact associated with parking facilities and promote sustainable transportation options. Among the choices provided, the strategy of placing carpool spaces within 300 feet (90 meters) of building entrances is an acceptable strategy. This option encourages carpooling and reduces the total number of parking spaces needed, thereby supporting the overall goal of reducing the project's parking footprint. Off-street parking in front of buildings and large surface parking lots are generally discouraged as they contribute to sprawl and are less sustainable.


by Allene at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Anthony
1 month ago
B is not ideal. Off-street in front takes up too much space.
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Jenelle
1 month ago
D could work too. Carpool spaces encourage shared rides.
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Nieves
2 months ago
I agree, A makes sense. It promotes walkability too.
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Helene
2 months ago
I think A is the best option. On-street parking reduces land use.
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Antione
2 months ago
Definitely prefer on-street parking for better neighborhood design.
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Marshall
2 months ago
Wait, a 1.2 hectare lot? That seems way too big for reduced parking!
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Tawna
2 months ago
Carpool spaces within 300 ft are super practical!
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Samira
2 months ago
I disagree, off-street parking in front of buildings is not ideal.
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Lonna
3 months ago
A) On-street parking is a good option!
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Bong
3 months ago
On-street parking? In my neighborhood? Good one. B) is a hard pass.
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Eric
3 months ago
I'd rather walk 300 feet than have to navigate a massive parking lot. D) is the clear winner here.
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Alesia
4 months ago
A three-hectare parking lot? That's bigger than my backyard! C) is definitely not the way to go.
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Herman
4 months ago
D) Carpool spaces located within 300 ft. (90 m) of building entrances seems like the most logical choice to reduce the parking footprint.
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Trinidad
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think A and D are the most likely to qualify, but I can't recall the specifics of the guidelines.
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Wilda
4 months ago
I feel like off-street parking in front of the building isn't really in line with the reduced footprint idea, but I could be wrong.
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Celeste
4 months ago
I remember something about carpool spaces being beneficial for reducing overall parking needs, so D could be a strong contender.
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Dorian
4 months ago
I think on-street parking might be the best option here, but I'm not entirely sure if it meets the criteria for reduced parking footprint.
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Janna
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that D is the right answer here. Locating carpool spaces close to the building entrances seems like a good strategy to reduce the overall parking footprint, which is what the question is asking about.
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Marshall
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The wording about "Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit" makes me think there might be some specific LEED requirements I'm not familiar with. I'll have to double-check the reference materials to make sure I understand the context.
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Janey
5 months ago
D is the only option that mentions reducing the parking footprint, which is what the question is asking about. The other choices seem to increase or maintain the parking area.
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Tegan
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. The question is asking about acceptable strategies under the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit, so I'll need to review that section of the guidelines.
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Carolann
5 months ago
I think the answer is D - carpool spaces located within 300 ft of the building entrances. That seems like it would reduce the overall parking footprint while still providing convenient access.
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Jovita
25 days ago
Definitely! It encourages carpooling too.
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Tomoko
30 days ago
I agree, D makes the most sense! Easy access is key.
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