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Ms:Allen v r.i August 31,2005 PA-0500543 (SA) Page 3 commercial areas, etc., to encourage walking and bicycling. Connections to nearby public uses and commercial areas should be made as direct as possible to promote walking for some trips. Sidewalks and bikeways should be designed to separate pedestrian and bicycle pathways from vehicle paths and 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. 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). 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.). Clearly marked and highly visible pedestrian accesses create a safer environment for both pedestrians and vehicles. • As many energy conserving and emission reducing features as possible should be included in 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). For more information see http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/ - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E) Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at htti)://www.aamd.gov/i)rdas/brochures/paintguide.htmi - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. For more information see http://eetd.lbi.gov/coolroof/ - Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. For more information see hftp://eande.ibl.gov/heatisland/http://www.harc.edu/harc/Proiects/Cool Houston/ - Radiant heat barrier. Please see http://www.eere.eneray.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.html - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. For further information see http://www.enerqvstar.gov/ - The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy self-sufficiency. Examples include (but are not limited to): photovoltaic cells, solar water- heating systems, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc. Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. More information can found at http://www.dsireusa.org/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/and http://www.energy.ca.goy/renewables/ - Programmable thermostat(s)for all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Ceiling fans, whole house fans - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See http://www.eere.energy.gov/RE/solar passive.html - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org - Natural gas lines (if available to this area) and electrical outlets in backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Low or non-polluting incentives items should be provided with each residential unit (such items could include electric lawn mowers, reel mowers, leaf vacuums, gas or electric barbecues, etc.) More information can be found at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/, http://www.lgc.org, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/and http://www.consumer;nergvicenter.orci/index.html - Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines - Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) - Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site • The applicant/tenant(s)should implement measures to reduce the amount of single occupancy vehicle employee traffic to and from the project area that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include such provisions as encouraging employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site through