Site Planning and Design
Site planning and design practices alleviate the impact of the construction process, landscaping and building exterior on the ecosystem and the region. These measures simplify maintenance, reduce disturbance of habitats and water and help to revitalize urban areas. They also mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect, encourage restoration of polluted sites, steer new development toward existing transportation corridors and infrastructure and promote biodiversity.

Examples:
brownfield redevelopment, transit-oriented development, adaptive re-use, mixed-use, low impact development, urban infill with comparable architecture, native landscaping

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