Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Do we need TOD Certification that goes beyond LEED Certification


Some people appear to be under the mistaking impression that just because a building is LEED certified, the building is not only energy efficient but also transit friendly. To dispel that theory, take a look at a recently LEED certified building in Salt Lake City: Mark Miller Toyota.  
Mark Miller Toyota sits on the corner of 700 South and West Temple just south of the downtown area. While the downtown area can be fairly walkable despite the extremely long blocks, this part of downtown sees very little pedestrian activity.


photo by romulusnr

more about TOD:

How Urban Design Affect Personal Activity and Travel Choice - An Analysis of Travel Data from Sample Communities in Adelaide

How do we create places where people want to work, live and play?

Some Definitions for Transit-Oriented Development

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