What are the three major areas of the scorecard in the Neighborhood Development Guide?
- Smart location and linkage
- Neighborhood pattern and design
- Green infrastructure and buildings
These areas are critical for evaluating neighborhood development.
What must be identified for a project site?
The boundary
Identifying the boundary is essential for proper assessment and planning.
What defines a previously developed site?
A site that was altered and typically required regulatory permitting or at least 75% previously developed land
This includes sites with buildings on less than one acre.
What are the four conditions that classify a site as an infill site?
- At least 75% of its boundary borders parcels that are at least 50% developed
- In aggregate, they are at least 75% developed
- Forms an aggregate parcel whose boundary is 75% bounded by parcels
- Land within a half mile has a pre-project connectivity of at least 140 intersections per square mile
Infill sites promote efficient land use and development.
What is defined as buildable land?
The portion of the site where construction can occur, including land voluntarily set aside
This encompasses both new construction and major renovations.
What qualifies as a major renovation?
A renovation where a building cannot be inhabited while work is being done and requires a new certificate of occupancy
This is considered significant enough to be treated like new construction.
What type of mapping is required for the project site?
Mapping of the project site, the vicinity, and special maps
Accurate mapping is crucial for planning and analysis.
What are the requirements for walking distances in project planning?
Distances must be drawn from entrances available to all building users
This ensures accessibility for all individuals.
What is the minimum width for a two-way bicycle path?
At least eight feet wide
This is essential for safe and efficient bicycle travel.
How is land use density determined for residential units?
By dwelling units per acre of buildable land
This metric helps assess residential density in development.
What is the floor area ratio?
The density of non-residential land use measured as total non-residential building floor area divided by total buildable land area
Structured parking is excluded from this calculation.
What must dwelling units be intended for?
Long term occupancy with cooking and sleeping facilities
This ensures they meet basic living standards.
What is the measure of connectivity in the context of density?
Density
Connectivity is vital for evaluating accessibility and movement within a neighborhood.
What is included in a circulation network?
Motorized, non-motorized, and mixed-mode travels that are permanently accessible to the building
This network is crucial for transportation planning.
How is occupancy determined?
Through regular building occupants or FTE employees, including visitors
This helps assess the building’s usage and capacity.
