Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) What is it: •Aformoftransitthatusesbusesin designated,traffic-freelanes,allowing themtorunliketrainsFastFacts: •BRTisfaster,morereliable,andmore convenientthanregularbussystemsbecause itseparatesbusesfromtherestoftraffic •Raisedstationcurb,smartcards,andticket kioskshelpspeedupboarding •Technologyisusedforelementssuchas trackingofbusestoprovideaccurate scheduleinformationandforgiving busespriorityatstoplightsCommunityBenefits: •Givesanalternativetotrain/railtransitfor areasthatcannotsupportthatinfrastructure •Cleanerair/lesspollutionfromevery switchthatismadetopublictransportation fromindividualcars •Decreasedtrafficcongestion •Busstopscanbewell-designedand becomeahubforbusiness

Commuter Rail Transit (CRT)

What is it: •Aformofrailthattransports commutersfromsuburbanareasinto cities,usingthesametracksthatintercity railwayfreightandpassengertrainsuseFastFacts: •CRTsystemsusuallytravelathigh speedsandwithfewstops •Featureroomytrains,digitalcustomer information,ticketvendingmachines, enhancedshelters,wifi,appsetc.CommunityBenefits: •Commuterssavemoneybyusingmass transitratherthandrivingtheirowncars •Increasesaccessibilityofcitytothose livinginsuburbs •Decreasescommutertrafficcongestion, aswellasairpollutionandemmissions fromautomobiles

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Walkable Sidewalks What is it: •Wideandspacioussidewalks encouragemorepedestrianuseFastFacts: •Walkablesidewalksarebeneficialfor communitymembersofallages. Walkingisgoodforyourhealth,it reducespollutionfromdriving,itis lesscostlyandcanbemoresocial.CommunityBenefits: •Increaseaccessibilityofthe community--acarisnotrequiredtoget everywhere •Safersidewalksandroadways •Cleanerair/lessemmissionsfrom decreasedcarusage •Aestheticallypleasing •Increasetheoverallsenseof connectionandcommunityinatown

Transit Connections What is it: •Busandtrainroutesthatmaketransit easyforpeopletonavigateand travelwithinandbetweentowns/ thecountywithoutrelyingonacar •Attrainstationstherearealsobus stopsandatbusstopsthereis bikestorage,andconnectionsto bikelanes,andwalkablesidewalks FastFacts: •Overall,publictransitsavestheU.S. 4.2billiongallonsofgasolineannually (AmericanPublicTransitAssociation)

CommunityBenefits: •Cleanerair/lessemmissionsfrom decreasedindividualcarusage •Easierforcommunitymemberstoget toschool,work,doctor’sappointments, etc.

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Bike Lanes and Storage Racks

What is it: •Bikelanesarelanesonroadwaysthat aredesignatedforcyclistsonly •Bikestorageracks,oftencoveredfrom rain,provideplacesforcycliststoleave theirbikessafely. FastFacts: •Dedicatedbikelanescutinjuryriskby 90%(AmericanJournalofPublicHealth) •Bothitemsencouragebicycleuse

CommunityBenefits: •Saferroadwaysandlesscongested sidewalks •Movingfromdrivingcarstobiking meanslessemmissions/airpollution •Healthbenefitsfromexercise

Preferred Parking for Carpool and Hybrid

What is it: •Speciallydesignatedparkingspotsfor carpoolandhybridcarslocatedclosestto buildings

FastFacts: •Preferredparkingspotsareanincentive forusingthesemethodsoftransportation •Providingparkingspacescostsmoney forabuilder,sothenumberofspecial parkingspotswillbelimitedbyuse. CommunityBenefits: •Carpoolingsavesongas,wearandtear onroads,andemmissions. •Hybridcarsreduceourdependenceon oilandreduceemmissions.

Geothermal Heating and Cooling

What is it: •Usesapipingloopintotheground belowahometocirculateheatfromthe interioroftheearthduringthe winterandtocirculatewarmairfromthe housedowntocoolitduringthesummer •CanalsobeusedforhotwaterheatingFastFacts: •Usesgeothermalpumpstoharness energy •Almost100%energyefficient,onlyloss ofenergyisinfrictionthattakesplace duringtheprocessCostSavings: •Extremelylowgreenhousegas emmissions •Savesonenergycostsinthelong-run

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Rooftop Solar Panals and Daylighting Buildings

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What is it: •Solarpanelsontheroofallowthesun tobeusedforenergy •Daylightingbuildingsistheuseoflarge, strategicallyplacedwidowstotake advantageofthesun’slightthroughout thedayFastFacts: •Enoughsunlightfallsontheearth’s surfaceeveryhourtomeetworldenergy demandforanentireyear.CostSavings: •reducedependenceonnon-renewable resourcesforenergy •daylightingalsoreduceselectricitybills asitgetsridoftheneedforlightstobe oninsideduringtheday

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High Performance Windows What is it: •Easychangesthatcanbemadeto reduceenergyconsumptionFastFacts: •Dualpanewindowsthatareglazedand haveargongasfill,cansaveheating& coolingcosts.Windowsthatopen canhavebetterefficiencyastheyare madewithmultipointlockstosealtightly •Comparedtoincandescentbulbs,CFLs andLEDsuse1/10oftheenergy,last muchlongerandstaycooler.CostSavings: •EfficientLightingoptionsandHigh Performancewindowsreduceamountof energyusedsavingmoneywhilereducing theamountofCO2released •HighPerformancewindowsreduce heatingandcoolingcostsby15-20%

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Alternative Landscaping What is it: •Usingnativeplantstoeliminatetheuse ofsprinklersandconservewater

FastFacts: •Nativeplantsneedminimalirrigation beyondnormalrainfall •Nativeplantsrequirelittletono fertilizerandpersticides •Nativeplantsarelowmaintenance •Nativewildlifeandpollinatorsprefer nativeplants

CostSavings: •Astheticallypleasingwaytoconserve waterandsavemoneyongarden irrigationandmaintenance

Low Flow Toilets, Shower Head, Washer and Dishwasher

What is it: •Lowflowwaterfixturesthatreduce waterconsumptionFastFacts: •AccordingtotheEPA,ifallU.S.house holdsinstalledwater-efficientfixturesand appliances,(WaterSensetoilets, faucets,highefficiencyclotheswashers anddishwashers)thecountrywouldsave 3trilliongallonsofwaterand$18billion dollarsperyear.CostSavings: •Decreaseduseofwaterresourcesand lowerwaterbills •Lowflowandaeratedfaucetsand showerheadsareinexpensive,withthe paybackbeinglessthanayear.

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Pervious Pavers What is it: •Pavingmaterialthatallowsstormwater tobeabsorbedthroughitssurfaceand putbackintothegroundbelow,rather thanrun-offintoastormdrainsystem. •Canbeusedtopavesidewalks,parking lots,bikepaths,etc.

FastFacts: •Decreasedrun-offmeansdecreased soilerosionandlesssedimentsand pollutionwindingupinwatersheds

CostSavings: •Cansoakupasmuchas70%to80%of annualrainfall. •Noneedtoputindetentionpondor otherstormmanagementsolution—more propertytoworkwith.

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Rain Gardens,Run-on Stormwater

Retention, Rain Barrels, and Native Plants

What is it: •methodsforslowinganddecreasing stormwaterrun-offandallowsnatural infiltrationofthewater •featuresallowrainwatertobe returnedtotheground,ratherthanrun- offintostreetsandintostreams FastFacts: •Decreasedrun-offmeanslesssoil erosion,fewersedimentsandless pollutionendingupinwaterways •OurgroundwaterisrechargedCostSavings: •astheticallypleasingwaytomanage stormwater,canincreasepropertyvalue •reducehazardssuchasfloodingbrought onbystormwater

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Green Roof What is it: •Roofofabuildingthatisspecifically preparedtoallowaplantcoveringtoadd greenspace,coolthebuilding,and collectwatertoreducerunoff

FastFacts: •Absorbsrainwater,providesinsulation forbuilding,createshabitatsforwildlife, canhelplowerairtemperatureinurban areas

CostSavings: •Reductioninenergyusageandheating andcoolingcosts •Reductionofstormwaterrunoff,plus somelocalgovernmentsgivea stormwatertaxreductionforgreenroofs •Increaseddurabilityofroofitself

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Using Recycled Building Materials, Gabion Baskets, Recycling and Composting

What is it: •Conserveresourcesbyreusingthem ratherthanusingnewmaterialsFastFacts: •GabionBasketsreuserocksandother materialsthatareexcavatedduringthe buildingprocesstoconstructwallsfor preventingerosion •Pavement,wood,brick,andmetal,are commonlyrecycledbuildingmaterials •Only2.5%ofallwastefoodwas compostedin2008–therestwentto landfillorincinerators(CleanAirCouncil)CostSavings: •reduceenvironmentalimpactof extractingnewbuildingmaterials •compostingaddsnutrientsbackinto soil •compostingandrecyclingreduce amountofwastethatsitsinlandfillsand reducestheneedfornewlandfills

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Community Character What is it: •Theuniquelookandfeelofan areaorcommunity

FastFacts: •Historicusesandethnicback- groundscanbereflectedin thespaceandgiveitaunique character

CommunityBenefits: •Canbeaestheticallypleasing •Helpscontributetotheidentityof communitymembersandincreases senseof“place”,whichleadstoan increaseddesiretocareforand protectthearea •Canattractvisitorstoacommunity whichcanbringeconomicbenefits

Conservation of Trees and Plants on Property

What is it: •Protectingandpreservingtreesand plantsthatarealreadyontheproperty

FastFacts: •Thetreesandplantsthatarealready locatedonthepropertyarepartofthe ecosystemofthatareaandprovide importantbenefitslikecarbonstorage, shade,habitat,slowwaterabsorption CommunityBenefits: •Aestheticallypleasing •Treesprovidenaturalshadingand reducethe“heat-island”effect ofpavement •Treesandplantsprovide‘ecosystem services’suchasnutrientcycling,soil preservation,andhabitatsforwildlife

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Protect Historic Areas What is it: •Keepingandenhancinareasand structuresofhistoricimportanceintact duringbuildinganddevelopment

FastFacts: •TheRocklandCountyHistoricalSociety hasrecognized~80historic siteswithinthecountybymarking themwithinformationalmarkers (seeimageonback)

CommunityBenefits: •Historicsitesbringcharacterto thecommunity •Educationalbenefit •Reuseofbuildingmaterialsfroma historicbuildingishasenvironmental benefits •Preservationofhistoryforfuture generationstoenjoy

Integrate Wildlife Habitat with Green Space

What is it: •Creatingawildlifehabitatsuchasa smallpondinyourdedicated greenspace.Otherexamples includecreatingconnectionsto existingstreamsorwaterways,and plantingnativeplantswithwinter berriesfornativebirdsFastFacts: •Helpsreversetheeffectsofhabitat lossduetodevelopment •Helpsreinstatenativespecieswhere invasiveoneshavetakenover •AttractspollinatorscriticaltohabitatCommunityBenefits: •Aestheticallypleasing •Bringwildlifebacktotheareaand enjoytheecosystemfunctionsthey provide

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Connections What is it: •Communityspacesthatprovide placestogatherandsharesuchas communitygarden,library, farmersmarkets,etc.

FastFacts: •Theseplacesprovide opportunitiesforculturalgrowth, supportofthelocalcommunity,and opportunitiesforconnections betweenandamongpeople

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Educationalresources •Improvequalityoflifefor communitymembers •Bringtogetherpeoplefrom diversebackgrounds

Outdoor Recreation What is it: •Winterskating,pool,skateboard park,playgroundetc.Awide rangeofoutdoorrecreationspaces canbeincludedinaplan.

FastFacts: •Arenasfortheseactivities encourageactivecommunities thatenjoytheoutdoors

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Venueforsportsevents •Creationofcommunitysports teams •Attractsvisitorstothearea •Encouragesphysicalfitness

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Entertainment What is it: •Movietheatre,communitycenter recreationroomandgym,etc.

FastFacts: •Entertainmentoptionscanbring bothvitalityandrevenuetoa community

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •providesaspacewhereallages canfindenjoyment •Improvequalityoflifefor communitymembers

Central Gathering Spaces What is it: •Plaza,park,outdoorstage/gazebo, picnictables,etc.

FastFacts: •Thesecentralgatheringspaces encouragepeopletoenjoy themselvesoutdoors

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragespublicinteraction •Providesspacesforpublicevents suchasconcertsandfairs,aswellas privategatherings •Helpsbuildlocalidentityand appreciationforthecommunity •Increaseneighborhoodproperty values

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Medical What is it: •Urgentcriticalcarelocatedwithin thecommunity

FastFacts: •UrgentCareFacilitiesprovidean alternativetoemergencyrooms whenthemedicalissueisnon-life threatening

CommunityBenefits: •After-hoursandemergency medicalattentionclosetohome •Providesjobs •Increasessafetyofcommunity

Housing for all Incomes What is it: •Housingformultipleagesand stagesoflife,andmultipleincomes

FastFacts: •Multi-agehousingpromotesthe healthandwellbeingofboth youngandold •Housingcanbelocatedabove shopstodecreasebuliding ‘footprint’(seeimageonback),ans topromotewalkabilityofshopping

CommunityBenefits: •Encouragesinteractionsand learningexperiencesbetween generations •Increasedsenseofcommunity •Providesformultipleincomelevels •Allowsforaginginplace

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Locally Owned Stores What is it: •Caféorrestaurant,coffeeshop, cornerstore,gallery,etc.

FastFacts: •Locallyownedbusinessesrequire lesstransportationtoshipgoods andthusareusuallymore environmentallyfriendly •Aslocalcommunityownersthey oftenaremorecommunityinvolved andboastbettercustomerservice thanbiggerchainstores/businesses

CommunityBenefits: •Givecharactertothecommunity •Localbusinessesoftensupport non-profitcommunitygroupsefforts •Jobopportunities

Neighborhood Center What is it: •Spaceforcommunitymeetings, clubmeetings,kitchenforpotlucks, seniorsevents,daycare,etc.

FastFacts: •NeighborhoodCentersare versatileandcanbeusedfor whateverusethecommunity decidesisimportant CommunityBenefits: •Provideshelpfulservicesand spacesforcommunitymembersof allages •Encouragesinteractionsacross generations

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