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Ms. Mueller _ July 21, 2004 PA-0400351 Page 2 For Structural Soil see http://www.hort.comell.edu/uhi/outreach/ese/ For Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.orgl For Urban Forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.org htq?://wcufre.ucdavis.edu h ://www.l c.or ookstore/ener /downloads/siv tree guidelinespdf • If transit service is available to the project site, improvements should be made to encourage its use. If transit service is not currently available, but is planned for the area in the future, easements should be reserved to provide for future improvements such as bus turnouts, loading areas, route signs and shade structures. I Appropriations made to facilitate public or mass transit will help mitigate trips generated by the project. Direct i pedestrian access to the main entrance of the project from existing or potential public transit stops and provide appropriately designed sidewalks. Such access should consist of paved walkways or ramps and should be physically separated from.parking areas and vehicle access routes. • Multi-story parking facilities should be considered instead of parking lots to reduce exposed concrete surface and save green space. Large expanses of exposed concrete in parking lots exacerbate the"heat island effect as well-as widen the distance patrons and employees must cross. "Heat islands"created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. Heat mitigation should be. considered for this project. Parking facilities allow more patrons to park closer to the multiple desired destinations and provide a cool and protected place to park. Space not used by the parking facility can be used to concentrate units, as park space or as a `special attraction' space such as fountains or unique units. While the initial cost of a multi-story parking facility may seem cost prohibitive, investments in smart planning increase safety, increase usable area and decrease land waste by reserving areas not used for parking for future growth or special use. E • Sidewalks and bikeways should be installed throughout as much of the project as possible and should be connected to any nearby existing and planned open space areas, parks, schools, residential areas, commercial areas,etc.,to encourage walking and bicycling. Connections to nearby public uses and commercial areas should l be made as direct as possible to promote walking for some trips. Pedestrian and bike-oriented design reduces motor vehicle usage and their effects on air quality. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to separate pedestrian and bicycle pathways from vehicle paths. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to be accommodating and appropriately sized for anticipated future pedestrian and bicycle use. Such pathways should be easy to navigate, designed to facilitate pedestrian movement through the project, and create a safe environment for all potential users (pedestrian, bicycle and disabled) from obstacles and automobiles. Pedestrian walkways should be created to connect all buildings throughout the project. The walkways should create a safe and inviting walking environment for people wishing to walk from one building to another. Walkways should be installed to direct pedestrians from the street sidewalk to the building(s). Safe and convenient pathways should be provided for pedestrian movement in large parking lots. Mid-block paths should be installed to facilitate pedestrian movement through long blocks (over 500' in length) and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks .should be designed for high visibility (brightly painted, different color of concrete, etc.) when crossing.parking lots, streets and similar vehicle paths.. Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. Pathways through the project should be built in anticipation of future growth. • As many energy-conserving features as possible should be included the project. Energy conservation measures include both energy conservation through design and operational energy conservation, Examples include (but are not limited to): - Increased energy efficiency(above California Title 24 Requirements) See h ://www.ener .ca. ov/title24/. - Increased wall and ceiling insulation(beyond building code requirements) - Energy efficient widows(double pane and/or Low-E) - High-albedo(reflecting)roofing material. See h ://eetd.lbl, ov/coolroof/ - Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. See !M://www.barc.edu/hare/Projects/CoolHouston/ , i httn://e_annde.lbl.gov/heatisland/ j - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.enemy.Qov/consumerinfo/refbriefsIbc7.htTnl - Energy efficient lighting,appliances,heating and cooling systems. See hqp://www.energ�star.go_v_I - Install solar water-heating system(s)