Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) What is it: •Aformoftransitthatusesbusesin designated,traffic-freelanes,allowing themtorunliketrainsFastFacts: •BRTisfaster,morereliable,andmore convenientthatregularbussystemsbecause itseparatesbusesfromtherestoftraffic •Raisedstationcurb,smartcards,andticket kioskshelpspeedupboarding •Technologyisusedforelementssuchas trackingofbusestoprovideaccurate scheduleinformationandforgiving busespriorityatstoplightsCommunityBenefits: •Givesanalternativetotrain/railtransitfor areasthatcannotsupportthatinfrastructure •Cleanerair/lesspollutionfromevery switchthatismadetopublictransportation fromindividualcars •Decreasedtrafficcongestion •Busstopscanbewell-designedand becomeahubforbusiness

Commuter Rail Transit (CRT)

What is it: •Aformofrailthattransports commutersfromsuburbanareasinto cities,usingthesametracksthatintercity railwayfreightandpassengertrainsuse FastFacts: •CRTsystemsusuallytravelathigh speedsandwithfewstops •Thetrainsareusuallyroomy

CommunityBenefits: •Commuterssavemoneybyusingmass transitratherthandrivingtheirowncars •Increasesaccessibilityofcitytothose livinginsuburbs •Decreasescommutertrafficcongestion, aswellasairpollutionandemmissions fromautomobiles

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Green Roof What is it: •Roofofabuildingthatiscoveredwith vegetation

FastFacts: •Absorbsrainwater,providesinsulation forbuilding,createshabitatsforwildlife, canhelplowerairtemperatureinurban areas

CostSavings: •Reductioninenergyusageandheating andcoolingcosts •Reductionofstormwaterrunoff,plus somelocalgovernmentsgivea stormwatertaxreductionforgreenroofs •Increaseddurabilityofroofitself

Pervious Pavers What is it: •Pavingmaterialthatallowsstormwater tobeabsorbedthroughitssurfaceand putbackintothegroundbelow,rather thanrun-offintoastormdrainsystem. •Canbeusedtopavesidewalks,parking lots,bikepaths,etc.

FastFacts: •Decreasedrun-offmeansdecreased soilerosionandlesssedimentsand pollutionwindingupinwatersheds

CostSavings: •Cansoakupasmuchas70%to80%of annualrainfall. •Noneedtoputindetentionpondor otherstormmanagementsolution—more propertytoworkwith.

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Rooftop Solar Panals and Daylighting Buildings

BuildingsB

What is it: •rooftopsolarpanelsallowthesuntobe usedforenergy •daylightingbuildingsistheuseoflarge, strategicallyplacedwidowsthattake advantageofthesun’slightthroughout thedayFastFacts: •Enoughsunlightfallsontheearth’s surfaceeveryhourtomeetworldenergy demandforanentireyear.CostSavings: •reducedependenceonnon-renewable resourcesforenergy •daylightingalsoreduceselectricitybills asitgetsridoftheneedforlightstobe oninsideduringtheday

Rain Gardens,Run-on Stormwater

Retention, Rain Barrels, and Native Plants

What is it: •methodsfordecreasingstormwater run-off •featuresallowstormwatertobere- turnedtotheground,ratherthanrun-off intostreetsandintostreams FastFacts: •Decreasedrun-offmeansdecreased soilerosionandlesssedimentsand pollutionendingupinwatersheds •OurgroundwatergetsrechargedCostSavings: •astheticallypleasingwaytomanage stormwater,canincreasepropertyvalue •reducehazardssuchasfloodingbrought onbystormwater

Planting to CollectRainwater

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Using Recycled Building Materials, Gabion Baskets, Recycling and Composting

What is it: •Conserveresourcesbyreusingthem ratherthanusingnewmaterialsFastFacts: •GabionBasketsreuserocksandother materialsthatareexcavatedduring thebuildingprocesstoconstructwalls forpreventingerosion •Pavement,wood,brick,andmetal,are commonlyrecycledbuildingmaterials •Only2.5%ofallwastefoodwas compostedin2008–therestwentto landfillorincinerators(CleanAirCouncil)CostSavings: •reduceenvironmentalimpactof extractingnewbuildingmaterials •compostingaddsnutrientsbackinto soil •compostingandrecyclingreduce amountofwastethatsitsinlandfillsand reducestheneedfornewlandfills

CFLs and LEDs/Efficient Lighting, Low Flow Pumbing,

High Performance Windows What is it: •easychangesthatcanbemadeto reduceenergyandwaterconsumptionFastFacts: •AccordingtotheEPA“Conventional toiletsuse3.5to5gallonsormoreof waterperflush,butlow-flushtoiletsuse only1/2to1/4thewater” •HighPerformancewindowskeep heatingandcoolingcostsdown •comparedtoincandescentbulbs,CFLs andLEDsuse1/10oftheenergy,last muchlongerandstaycooler.CostSavings: •EfficientLightingoptionsandHigh Performancewindowsreduceamount ofenergyusedandthusreduceamount ofCO2released •lowflowplumbing=decreaseduseof waterresourcesandwaterbills

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling

What is it: •usesthetemperatureoftheearth’s crusttoheatbuildingduringthewinter andcoolitduringthesummer •Canalsobeusedforhotwaterheating

Fast Facts: •Usesgeothermalpumpstoharness energy •Almost100%energyefficient,onlyloss ofenergyisinfrictionthattakesplace duringtheprocess

CostSavings: •Extremelylowgreenhousegas emmissions •Savesonenergycostsinthelong-run

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Bike Lanes and Storage Racks

What is it: •Bikelanesarelanesonroadwaysthat aredesignatedforcyclistsonly •Storageracks,oftencovered,providea placeforcycliststoleavetheirbikes safely. FastFacts: •Dedicatedbikelanescutinjuryriskby 90%(AmericanJournalofPublicHealth) •Bothencouragebicycleuse

CommunityBenefits: •Saferroadwaysandlesscongested sidewalks •Movingfromdrivingcarstobiking meanslessemmissions/airpollution •Healthbenefitsfromexercise

Carpool and Hybrid Parking in Preferred

Areas What is it: •Speciallydesignatedparkingspotsfor carpoolandhybridcarsarelocated closesttothebuilding

FastFacts: •Preferredparkingspotsareanincentive forusingthesemethodsoftransportation CommunityBenefits: •Carpoolingsavesongas,wearandtear onroads,andemmissions. •Hybridcarsreduceourdependenceon oilandreduceemmissions

Transit Making Connections

Transit Making Connections

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Transit Connections What is it: •Busandtrainroutesthatmaketransit easyforpeopletonavigateand travelwithinandbetweentowns/ thecountywithoutrelyingonacar •Attrainstationstherearealsobus stopsandatbusstopsthereis bikestorage,andconnectionsto bikelanes,andsidewalksthatare walkableFastFacts: •Publictransit’soveralleffects savetheU.S.4.2billiongallons ofgasolineannually (AmericanPublicTransitAssociation)CommunityBenefits: •Cleanerair/lessemmissionsfrom decreasedindividualcarusage •Easierforcommunitymemberstoget toschool,work,doctor’sappointments, etc.

Walkable Sidewalks What is it: •Sidewalksthatarewideand spaciousallowforgreaterpedestrian mobility

FastFacts: •Walkablesidewalksarebeneficialfor communitymembersofallages

CommunityBenefits: •Increaseaccessibilityofthe community--acarisnotrequiredtoget everywhere •Safersidewalksandroadways •Cleanerair/lessemmissionsfrom decreasedcarusage •Aestheticallypleasing •Increasetheoverallsenseof connectionandcommunityinatown

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Community Character What is it: •Theuniquelookandfeelofan area

Fast Facts: •Historicusesandethnicback groundscanbereflectedin thespaceandgiveitaunique character

CommunityBenefits: •Canbeaestheticallypleasing •Helpscontributetotheidentityof communitymembersandincreases senseof“place”,whichleadstoan increaseddesiretocarefor andprotectthearea

Conservation of Trees and Plants on Property

What is it: •Protectingandpreservingtreesand plantsthatarealreadyontheproperty

Fast Facts: •Thetreesandplantsthatarealready locatedonthepropertyarepartofthe ecosystemofthatareaandprovide importantbenefitslikecarbonstorage CommunityBenefits: •Aestheticallypleasing •Treesprovidenaturalshadingand reducethe“heat-island”effect ofpavement •Treesandplantsprovideecosystem functionssuchasnutrientcycling,soil preservation,andhabitatsforwildlife

Environment Enhancing Resources

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Protect Historic Areas What is it: •Keepingareasandstructures ofhistoricimportanceintact duringbuildinganddevelopment

FastFacts: •TheRocklandCountyHistoricalSociety hasrecognized78historic siteswithinthecountybymarking themwithinformationalmarkers (seeimageonback)

CommunityBenefits: •Historicsitesbringcharacterto thecommunity •Educationalbenefit •Cansaveonconstructioncostsif anexistinghistoricbuildingisused tocreateanewone •Preservationofhistoryforfuture generationstoenjoy

Integrate Wildlife Habitat with Green Space

What is it: •Creatingawildlifehabitatsuchasa smallpondinyourdedicated greenspace.Otherexamples includecreatingconnectionsto existingstreamsorwaterways,and plantingnativeplantswithwinter berriesfornativebirds

FastFacts: •Helpsreversetheeffectsofhabitat lossduetodevelopment •Helpsreinstatenativespecieswhere invasiveoneshavetakenover

CommunityBenefits: •Aestheticallypleasing •Bringwildlifebacktotheareaand enjoytheecosystemfunctionsthey provide

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Entertainment What is it: •Movietheatre,communitycenter recreationroomandgym,etc.

FastFacts: •Entertainmentoptionscanbring bothvitalityandrevenuetoa community

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •providesaspacewhereallages canfindenjoyment •Improvequalityoflifefor communitymembers

Central Gathering Spaces What is it: •Plaza,park,outdoorstage/gazebo, picnictables,etc.

FastFacts: •Thesecentralgatheringspaces encouragepeopletoenjoy themselvesoutdoors

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Providesspacesforpublicevents suchasconcertsandfairs,aswellas privategatherings •Helpsbuildlocalidentityand appreciationforthecommunity •Increaseneighborhoodproperty values

Social Interactions for All Ages and Stages

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Connections What is it: •Communitygarden,library, farmersmarkets,etc.

FastFacts: •Theseplacesprovide opportunitiesforculturalgrowth, supportofthelocalcommunity,and opportunitiesforconnections betweenandamongpeople

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Educationalresources •Improvequalityoflifefor communitymembers •Bringtogetherpeoplefrom diversebackgrounds

Outdoor Recreation What is it: •Winterskating,pool,skateboard park,playground,etc.

FastFacts: •Arenasfortheseactivities encourageactivecommunities thatenjoytheoutdoors

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Venueforsportsevents -->creationofcommunitysports teams •Attractsvisitorstothearea •Encouragesphysicalfitness

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Locally Owned Stores What is it: •Caféorrestaurant,coffeeshop, cornerstore,gallery,etc.

FastFacts: •Locallyownedbusinessesrequire lesstransportationandthusare usuallymoreenvironmentally friendly •Theyoftenboastbettercustomer servicethanbigbusinesses

CommunityBenefits: •Givecharactertothecommunity •Localbusinessesoftensupport non-profitcommunitygroups •Jobopportunities •Strengtheneconomicbaseof community

Neighborhood Center What is it: •Spaceforcommunitymeetings, clubmeetings,kitchenforpotlucks, seniorsevents,daycare,ect.

FastFacts: •NeighborhoodCenterscanbe usedforanythingthecommunity decides

CommunityBenefits: •Provideshelpfulservicesand spacesforcommunitymemberofall ages •Encouragesinteractionsacross generations

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Medical What is it: •Urgentcriticalcarelocatedwithin thecommunity

FastFacts: •UrgentCareFacilitiesprovidean alternativetoemergencyrooms whenthemedicalissueisnon-life threatening

CommunityBenefits: •After-hoursandemergency medicalattentionclosetohome •Providesjobs •Increasessafetyofcommunity

Housing What is it: •Housingformultipleagesand stagesoflife

FastFacts: •Multi-agehousingpromotesthe healthandwellbeingofboth youngandold •Housingcanbelocatedabove shopstodecreasebuliding footprint(seeimageonback)

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragesinteractionsand learningexperiencesbetween generations •Increasedsenseofcommunity •Allowsforaginginplace

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