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Mr. Martin ,.. May 1, 2006 Global Investment Page 4 The District encourages innovation in measures to reduce air quality impacts. There are a number of features that could be incorporated into the design/operation of this project to provide additional reductions of the overall level of emissions. The suggestions listed below should not be considered all-inclusive and remain options that the agency with the land-use authority should consider for incorporation into the project. • Large canopy trees should be carefully selected and located to protect the buildings from energy consuming environmental conditions, and to shade 50% of paved areas within 15 years. Also, trees should be planted adjacent to all sidewalks thirty foot on center and at a ratio of one tree for each five parking spaces. Structural soil should be used under paved areas to improve tree growth. For information on Structural Soil see http://www.hort.cornelf.edu/uhi/outreach/esc/. For information on Tree Selection see http://www.ufei.org/. For Urban Forestry see http://www.coolcommunities.oM, http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu and http://www.lgc.org/bookstore/energy/downloads/siv tree quidelines.pdf. • 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. • 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. • 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), energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E), lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems and programmable thermostats for all heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/ and http://www.enerqvstar.gov/ - Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at http://www.aqmd.gov/prdas/brochures/paintguide.html - High-albedo(reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.lbl.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. See http://eande.ibl.gov/heatisland/ and hftl)://www-harc.edu/harc/Proiects/CoolHouston/ - Radiant heat barrier. See http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/bc7.html - Features to promote energy self-sufficiency(solar water-heating systems, photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc.) Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. See http://www.dsireusa.org/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/, and http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows and porch, patio and walkway overhangs - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See ham://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 - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) and natural gas lines (if available to this area) in backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas barbecues - Construct paths to connect the development to nearby bikeways or sidewalks. See http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm85.htm and http://www.bicyclinginfo.org - Reducing the amount of single occupancy vehicle visitor traffic to and from the project (bicycle parking facilities for patrons and employees in a covered secure area, reducing parking spot supply, implementing parking charges)