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US Green Building Council Exam LEED AP ND Topic 8 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED AP ND exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 8
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A project team is planning to achieve the maximum points in the Regional Priority category. The LEED AP should

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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.


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Dominga
3 months ago
Forget the USGBC website, I'm just going to use Google Maps to figure out the Regional Priority credits. It's gotta be faster than reading all that technical jargon, right?
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Adelaide
2 months ago
C) review similar projects to see which Regional Priority credits were achieved.
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Jessenia
2 months ago
B) refer to USGBCs website to determine which credits are eligible as the Regional Priority credits for the project's location.
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Paola
3 months ago
A) use any credit that seems appropriate for the location of the project.
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Anjelica
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Maybe I'll just flip a coin and hope for the best. This whole LEED thing is like a treasure hunt, but without the treasure.
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Malinda
3 months ago
User 4: Definitely, we want to maximize our points in the Regional Priority category.
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Buddy
3 months ago
User 3: I agree, let's not leave it to chance. Checking similar projects could give us some valuable insights.
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Zona
3 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. We need to make sure we're on the right track.
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Corazon
3 months ago
User 1: I think B is the way to go. Let's check USGBC's website for the eligible credits.
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Colene
4 months ago
That makes sense, it's important to follow the guidelines set by USGBC for maximum points.
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Vi
4 months ago
I think they should refer to USGBC's website to determine which credits are eligible as the Regional Priority credits for the project's location.
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Melissia
4 months ago
Option D is the way to go! Who needs the USGBC website when you've got years of experience under your belt? Just go with your gut, that's the LEED AP way.
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Judy
3 months ago
User 2: Nah, let's just choose based on personal experience. That's the way to go.
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Shelia
4 months ago
User 1: I think we should refer to USGBC's website to determine the Regional Priority credits.
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Noelia
4 months ago
I agree with Mollie. Using the USGBC website is the best way to determine the eligible Regional Priority credits. Trying to guess based on personal experience or other projects is not reliable.
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Mollie
4 months ago
Option B is the correct answer. The USGBC website has the definitive information on which credits are eligible as Regional Priority credits for the project's location.
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Quentin
3 months ago
D: Let's make sure we do our research and choose the appropriate Regional Priority credits to achieve our goal.
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Raymon
3 months ago
C: I agree. It's always best to go straight to the source for accurate information.
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Antione
3 months ago
B: That's a good idea. It's important to make sure we are focusing on the right credits to maximize our points in that category.
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Princess
4 months ago
A: We should refer to USGBC's website to determine which credits are eligible as the Regional Priority credits for our project's location.
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Colene
4 months ago
What should the LEED AP do to achieve maximum points in the Regional Priority category?
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