A neighborhood that includes a diversity of uses is most appropriate to encourage a walkable street

design. A diversity of uses means that different types of activities and functions are located within

walking distance of each other, such as residential, commercial, retail, educational, recreational,

cultural, and civic uses. A diversity of uses creates a vibrant and lively neighborhood that attracts

pedestrians and supports social interaction. A walkable street design also incorporates elements

such as sidewalks, crosswalks, street trees, lighting, benches, bike lanes, public transit stops, and

reduced vehicle speeds to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort. The other options are not

appropriate to encourage a walkable street design. An area with a decreased building-height-to-

street-width ratio creates a wide and open street that exposes pedestrians to more sun and wind,

reducing their comfort level. A development that uses many culs-de-sac in the street design creates a

disconnected and irregular street network that limits pedestrian access and mobility. A project in an

area designed with streets to facilitate increased speed limits prioritizes vehicle movement over

pedestrian safety and comfort. Reference: LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, page 29;

USGBC [Location & Transportation], page 2-3.