1.0
Sustainable Sites (Continued)
Installation/Base Redevelopment (1)
1.C2
Intent:
Channel development to installation/base cantonment areas with existing infrastructure, protecting greenfields
and preserving habitat and natural resources.
Requirement:
Increase localized density to conform to existing or desired density goals by utilizing sites that are located
1
within existing cantonment areas of high development density.
Select sites close to existing roads and utilities or use an existing structure to minimize the need for new
1
infrastructure.
Technologies
During the site selection process give preference to previously developed sites with installation/base cantonment
/Strategies:
redevelopment potential such as facility reduction program cleared sites.
(1)
1.C3
Brownfield Redevelopment
Intent:
Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination,
reducing pressure on undeveloped land.
Requirement:
Develop on a site classified as a brownfield and provide remediation as required by EPA's Brownfield
1
Redevelopment program requirements OR Develop a brownfield site (a site that has been contaminated by
previous uses).
Technologies
Screen potential damaged sites for these criteria prior to selection for rehabilitation.
/Strategies:
Utilize EPA OSWER Directive 9610.17 and ASTM Standard Practice E1739 for site remediation where required.
Alternative Transportation (1)
1.C4
Intent:
Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
Requirement:
Locate building within mile of installation/base transit systems.
1
Provide suitable means for securing bicycles, with convenient changing/shower facilities for use by cyclists,
1
for 5% or more of building occupants.
Locate building within 2 miles of alternative-fuel refueling station(s).
1
Size parking capacity not to exceed minimum installation/base cantonment requirements AND provide
1
preferred parking for carpools or van pools capable of serving 5% of the building occupants, OR, add no new
parking for rehabilitation projects AND provide preferred parking for carpools or van pools capable of serving
5% of the building occupants.
Technologies
Select sites near public installation/base transit served by safe, convenient pedestrian pathways.
/Strategies:
(1)
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Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) v.1.4.1
June 2002
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