strategy for rebuilding sustainable communities in galveston

Master Development Work Summary ReportGalveston, Texas

Galveston Housing AuthorityOctober 2011

Green ExperienceThe development team has extensive experience in building Green and Sustainable urban neighborhoods in cities across the United States. McCormack Baron

worldwide to complete two U.S. Green Building Council LEED for Neighborhood Design (LEED-ND) Developments and has completed or made substantial progress on seven developments that adhere to the Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) Criteria.

All aspects of sustainable design for the Galveston sites are being developed in conjunction with McCormack Baron Salazar’s three LEED Accredited Professionals who will ensure that all of the developments have an integrated approach to sustainability from the beginning to end, including:

Site review and assessment for master planning, usability, and environmental conditionsComprehensive green design charettes with partners, stakeholders and the design teamCreating a comprehensive development plan, including Green elements

energy, water, and stormwaterSelection, cost analysis, and durability of materials and products.

resources.Building Commissioning and performance measurement

Continuous improvement to our Design Checklist to incorporate

construction elements.

Sustainability RequirementsBoth LEED-ND and EGC are listed by the 2012 Texas QAP as preferred Green Rating systems for developments receiving 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). In addition, the Galveston Housing

on all sites pursuing 9% tax credits.

Sustainability Plan: Cedar Terrace

development will pursue 9% tax credits. The development team will

the new community already incorporates many of the features needed

Neighborhood Pattern and Design, and Green Infrastructure and Buildings.

SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGEGoals

Compact (High Density)Well-Connected & ProximateWalkable & Transit-OrientedActive recreation & green spacesEnvironmentally Sensitive & Restorative

Strategies

RemediationPublic transportation stops, off-street parking Indoor and outdoor recreational spacesNearby amenities e.g., schools, stores, restaurants and jobs

NEIGHBORHOOD PATTERN AND DESIGNGoals

Increased connectivity to surrounding neighborhoodsWalkable streetsDiverse communitiesAccess to Recreational and Active Facilities

StrategiesIncreased DensityRestoration of City BlocksAffordable Housing MixRestored Park & GreenspacesUniversal Design Units

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGSGoals

Pollution prevention during constructionReduce energy use and costs by 15 to 30% vs. non-greenStormwater managementConstruction materials from sustainable sources

Strategies

neighborhood

Stormwater Capture/Reuse, Native Plantings, Low-Irrigation LandscapingRecycled materials in constructionConstruction and residential waste recycling

Through these actions, MBS anticipates that Cedar Terrace will excel in three areas of sustainable development:

1. Environmental Impact: Less Energy and Water usage as well as smarter use and reuse of materials will yield lower greenhouse gas production, resource conservation, less waste and pollution and lower impact on public infrastructure.

2. Safe materials, improved indoor environment and walkable, transit oriented- communities will yield healthier families & children and a more socially connected community.

3. Financial Savings: Lower utility bills will yield

residents and tenants, our public partners and property management organization.

strategy for achieving LEED-ND Silver is located elsewhere in this section.

Sustainability Plan: Magnolia, Oleander and any Offsite ComponentIn addition, the team will incorporate the principles of LEED-ND into the development of all three GHA-owned sites and any offsite component,

sustainability strategy on these sites will mirror the strategy on Cedar

University Place, Memphis, TN

Centennial Place, Atlanta, GA

Tremont Pointe, Cleveland, OH

Strategy for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities in Galveston

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LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development Project Name:Project Scorecard Date:

Yes ? No

17 4 2 Smart Location and Linkage 27 Points Possible Green Infrastructure and Buildings, ContinuedYes ? No

Y Prereq 1 Smart Location Required 1 1 3 Credit 1 Certified Green Buildings 5

Y Prereq 2 Imperiled Species and Ecological Communities Required 2 Credit 2 Building Energy Efficiency 2

Y Prereq 3 Wetland and Water Body Conservation Required 1 Credit 3 Building Water Efficiency 1

Y Prereq 4 Agricultural Land Conservation Required 1 Credit 4 Water-Efficient Landscaping 1

Y Prereq 5 Floodplain Avoidance Required 0 1 Credit 5 Existing Building Use 1

8 2 0 Credit 1 Preferred Locations 10 0 1 Credit 6 Historic Resource Preservation and Adaptive Reuse 1

2 Credit 2 Brownfield Redevelopment 2 1 Credit 7 Minimized Site Disturbance in Design and Construction 1

3 Credit 3 Locations with Reduced Automobile Dependence 7 4 Credit 8 Stormwater Management 4

1 Credit 4 Bicycle Network and Storage 1 1 Credit 9 Heat Island Reduction 1

3 Credit 5 Housing and Jobs Proximity 3 1 Credit 10 Solar Orientation 1

1 Credit 6 Steep Slope Protection 1 1 2 Credit 11 On-Site Renewable Energy Sources 3

1 Credit 7 Site Design for Habitat or Wetland and Water Body Conservation 1 2 Credit 12 District Heating and Cooling 2

1 Credit 8 Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies 1 1 Credit 13 Infrastructure Energy Efficiency 1

1 Credit 9 1 2 Credit 14 Wastewater Management 2

Yes ? No 1 Credit 15 Recycled Content in Infrastructure 1

28 5 10 Neighborhood Pattern and Design 44 Points Possible Credit 16 Solid Waste Management Infrastructure 1

Credit 17 Light Pollution Reduction 1

Y Prereq 1 Walkable Streets Required

Y Prereq 2 Compact Development Required 0 0 0 Innovation and Design Process 6 PointsY Prereq 3 Connected and Open Community Required

7 2 3 Credit 1 Walkable Streets 12 Credit 1.1Innovation and Exemplary Performance: Provide Specific Title 1

3 3 Credit 2 Compact Development 6 Credit 1.2Innovation and Exemplary Performance: Provide Specific Title 1

2 1 1 Credit 3 Mixed-Use Neighborhood Centers 4 Credit 1.3Innovation and Exemplary Performance: Provide Specific Title 1

7 Credit 4 Mixed-Income Diverse Communities 7 Credit 1.4Innovation and Exemplary Performance: Provide Specific Title 1

1 Credit 5 Reduced Parking Footprint 1 Credit 1.5Innovation and Exemplary Performance: Provide Specific Title 1

1 1 Credit 6 Street Network 2 Credit 2 LEED® Accredited Professional 1

1 Credit 7 Transit Facilities 1 Yes ? No

0 1 Credit 8 Transportation Demand Management 2 1 0 0 Regional Priority Credit 4 Points1 Credit 9 Access to Civic and Public Spaces 1

1 Credit 10 Access to Recreation Facilities 1 1 Credit 1.1Regional Priority Credit: Region Defined 1

1 Credit 11 Visitability and Universal Design 1 Credit 1.2Regional Priority Credit: Region Defined 1

2 Credit 12 Community Outreach and Involvement 2 Credit 1.3Regional Priority Credit: Region Defined 1

0 1 Credit 13 Local Food Production 1 Credit 1.4Regional Priority Credit: Region Defined 1

0 2 Credit 14 Tree-Lined and Shaded Streets 2

1 Credit 15 Neighborhood Schools 1

Yes ? No Yes ? No

8 8 11 Green Infrastructure and Buildings 29 Points Possible 54 17 23 Project Totals (Certification estimates) 110 PointsCertified: 40-49 points, Silver: 50-59 points, Gold: 60-79 points, Platinum: 80+ points

Y Prereq 1 Certified Green Building Required

Y Prereq 2 Minimum Building Energy Efficiency Required

Y Prereq 3 Minimum Building Water Efficiency Required

Y Prereq 4 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required

Long-Term Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands and Water Bodies

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Master Development Work Summary ReportGalveston, Texas

Galveston Housing AuthorityOctober 2011


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X. Preliminary Street and Utility Plans

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XI. Topographical and Boundary Surveys

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