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

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)

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.

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43 comments · newest first

Janine 10 months ago

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

Lavelle 10 months ago

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

Vi 10 months ago

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

Herschel 11 months ago

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

Yuriko 11 months ago

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

Callie 11 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.

Cherelle 11 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.

Linwood 11 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.

Reuben 12 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%?

Dwight 12 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.

Beckie 1 year 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.

Gail 1 year 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.

Celestine 1 year 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.

Arthur 1 year 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.

Tresa 1 year ago

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

Natalie 1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be 3,000 ft. for the shading to be effective.

Chery 1 year 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.

Corrie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chery

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

Thaddeus 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chery

User 3: That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!

Wilford 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chery

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

Emmanuel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chery

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

Sue 1 year ago

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

Lou 1 year ago

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

Fernanda 1 year ago

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

Yun 1 year 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.

Desirae 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yun

Let's go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) then. It seems like the most logical choice.

Lewis 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yun

I agree, it seems like a good balance for the project's size and goals.

Serina 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yun

I think you're right, C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) does sound like a reasonable minimum for shaded sidewalks.

India 1 year ago

But don't you think more shading would enhance the overall design?

Fernanda 1 year ago

I disagree, I believe it is 2,000 ft.

Loreen 1 year 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.

Michel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Loreen

I agree, let's go with C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) for the minimum shaded sidewalk.

Milly 1 year ago

↳ replying to Loreen

I think you're right, C) 3,000 ft. (915 m) sounds like a good choice.

India 1 year ago

I think the minimum shaded sidewalk needed is 3,000 ft.

Tammi 1 year 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.

Latonia 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tammi

Definitely, it's important to have tree-lined and shaded streetscapes for a better environment.

Jose 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tammi

I agree, the more shaded sidewalk, the better for the neighborhood.

Kris 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tammi

Yeah, that makes sense. With a 10-acre project, they'll need a lot of shaded sidewalk.

Buffy 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tammi

I think D) 4,000 ft. (1 220 m) is the correct answer.

Noel 1 year 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.

Malissa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Noel

User 3: Yes, it's important to have enough shading for the sidewalks to create a pleasant environment for pedestrians.

Loren 1 year ago

↳ replying to Noel

User 2: I agree, having 2,000 ft. of shaded sidewalk would definitely help achieve the Neighborhood Pattern and Design Credit.

Stephaine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Noel

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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