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US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 4 Question 14 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam
Question #: 14
Topic #: 4
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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?

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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 Andra at May 03, 2025, 01:50 PM

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Janine
4 months ago
I disagree, I feel like 1,000 ft. is way too low.
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Lavelle
4 months ago
I’m surprised it’s not more than 4,000 ft!
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Vi
4 months ago
I think it's 2,000 ft. for sure.
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Herschel
5 months ago
No way, it has to be at least 3,000 ft.
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Yuriko
5 months ago
Are we sure about these numbers? Seems off to me.
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Callie
5 months ago
I recall that for shaded streetscapes, they often recommend at least half of the sidewalk length. So, I might lean towards 4,000 ft. but I could be mixing it up with another guideline.
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Cherelle
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the minimum shaded sidewalk could be 3,000 ft. That seems like a reasonable amount for a project of this size.
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Linwood
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to calculate shaded areas based on tree placement. I feel like the answer might be closer to 2,000 ft.
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Reuben
6 months ago
I remember something about shaded sidewalks needing to cover a certain percentage of the total length. I think it might be around 40%?
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Dwight
6 months ago
This is a tricky one, but I'm going to take it step-by-step. First, I'll convert the units to a consistent format. Then I'll calculate the minimum shaded sidewalk based on the total length and the credit requirements.
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Beckie
6 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. As long as I pay attention to the units and the credit requirements, I should be able to arrive at the right answer.
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Gail
6 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to figure out what percentage of the total sidewalk length needs to be shaded. Then I can calculate the minimum shaded sidewalk based on that.
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Celestine
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the units here. It mentions both feet and meters, so I'll need to make sure I'm converting everything correctly before I start calculating.
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Arthur
7 months ago
This one seems straightforward. I'll need to calculate the minimum shaded sidewalk based on the total sidewalk length and the requirements for the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.
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Tresa
10 months ago
I believe the answer is 2,000 ft. because it would provide enough shading for the sidewalks.
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Natalie
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it might be 3,000 ft. for the shading to be effective.
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Chery
10 months ago
Wait, are we measuring the sidewalks in feet or meters? I'm so confused! This question is making my head spin like a trellis in a tornado.
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Corrie
9 months ago
Wilford: No problem! It can be confusing with different units of measurement.
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Thaddeus
9 months ago
User 3: That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
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Wilford
9 months ago
User 2: Oh, okay. So the minimum shaded sidewalk needed would be 2,000 ft. (610 m).
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Emmanuel
10 months ago
User 1: We're measuring the sidewalks in feet.
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Sue
10 months ago
I agree with Lou, 2,000 ft. makes sense for the shading requirement.
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Lou
10 months ago
I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 2,000 ft.
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Fernanda
10 months ago
You might be right, maybe 3,000 ft. is the better option for the exam.
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Yun
10 months ago
I bet the answer is C) 3,000 ft. (915 m). That's a nice, round number that seems like it would do the trick. Plus, it's the middle option, so it's probably the correct one.
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Desirae
10 months ago
Let's go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) then. It seems like the most logical choice.
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Lewis
10 months ago
I agree, it seems like a good balance for the project's size and goals.
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Serina
10 months ago
I think you're right, C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) does sound like a reasonable minimum for shaded sidewalks.
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India
10 months ago
But don't you think more shading would enhance the overall design?
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Fernanda
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe it is 2,000 ft.
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Loreen
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. This question seems a bit tricky. I'm going to go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) just to be on the safe side.
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Michel
10 months ago
I agree, let's go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) for the minimum shaded sidewalk.
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Milly
10 months ago
I think you're right, C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) sounds like a good choice.
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India
11 months ago
I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 3,000 ft.
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Tammi
11 months ago
D) 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) has got to be the right answer. The project is 10 acres, so they'll need a lot of shaded sidewalk to cover that area.
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Latonia
10 months ago
Definitely, it's important to have tree-lined and shaded streetscapes for a better environment.
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Jose
10 months ago
I agree, the more shaded sidewalk, the better for the neighborhood.
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Kris
10 months ago
Yeah, that makes sense. With a 10-acre project, they'll need a lot of shaded sidewalk.
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Buffy
11 months ago
I think D) 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) is the correct answer.
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Noel
11 months ago
I think the answer is B) 2,000 ft. (610 m). That seems like a reasonable amount of shaded sidewalk to meet the credit requirements.
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Malissa
10 months ago
User 3: Yes, it's important to have enough shading for the sidewalks to create a pleasant environment for pedestrians.
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Loren
10 months ago
User 2: I agree, having 2,000 ft. of shaded sidewalk would definitely help achieve the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
User 1: I think the answer is B) 2,000 ft. (610 m). That seems like a reasonable amount of shaded sidewalk to meet the credit requirements.
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