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To make a net zero community many aspects must be considered. Planning decisions not only affect building energy consumptions and emissions, but transportation energy consumption and water use as well, all of which have large environmental implications. Designing with
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1. By centralizing the commuter rail in the community, it is easily accessible by all and encourages use of public transit. Also by surrounding the transit hub with mixed use developments and walk and bike friendly streets visitors from outside the community are attracted to the community.
2. Requiring new buildings to meet green building standards (green roofs, solar panels, green screens, etc.) and implementing renovations for existing buildings lowers the communities carbon footprint. 3. Green streets shade heat
absorbing surfaces like concrete and asphalt. The tree
canopy also shades pedestrians creating a pleasant walking environment and allows separation between traffic and pedestrians. Green streets also reduce underground infrastructure by handling storm water effectively and ethically.
Storm water in the community is handled several ways and focuses on infiltration back into the groundwater. Check dams used to slow the flow of precious storm water, green streets replace underground storm water systems, and pervious pavement allows for water infiltration and safe pavement solutions. 4.
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Row House Perspective Row housing will be placed outside of town center within a mile of the transit center. The objective is to get more people towards the center of town reduce the need for individual car use. Row housing still provides families their own private property while using less space in the community. The Row Housing community features underground parking and community mini parks for outdoor activities.
Check Dam - Check dams slow the rushing water from monsoons. - Create small resevoirs that allow water to replenish groundwater. - Agriculture fields add a unique element to the community while relating to Queen Creek’s past.
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LDE 361: Fall 2015 Landscape Architecture I
Student: Brandon Ramirez Instructors: Brooks, Kim