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

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?

A1,000 ft. (305 m)

B2,000 ft. (610 m)

C3,000 ft. (915 m)

D4,000 ft. (1 220 m)

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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

2 months ago

I disagree, I feel like 1,000 ft. is way too low.

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Lavelle

3 months ago

I’m surprised it’s not more than 4,000 ft!

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Vi

3 months ago

I think it's 2,000 ft. for sure.

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Herschel

3 months ago

No way, it has to be at least 3,000 ft.

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Yuriko

3 months ago

Are we sure about these numbers? Seems off to me.

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Callie

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

9 months ago

I believe the answer is 2,000 ft. because it would provide enough shading for the sidewalks.

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Natalie

9 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

9 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

7 months ago

Wilford: No problem! It can be confusing with different units of measurement.

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Thaddeus

8 months ago

User 3: That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

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Wilford

8 months ago

User 2: Oh, okay. So the minimum shaded sidewalk needed would be 2,000 ft. (610 m).

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Emmanuel

8 months ago

User 1: We're measuring the sidewalks in feet.

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Sue

9 months ago

I agree with Lou, 2,000 ft. makes sense for the shading requirement.

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Lou

9 months ago

I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 2,000 ft.

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Fernanda

9 months ago

You might be right, maybe 3,000 ft. is the better option for the exam.

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Yun

9 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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