Why Should You Take This Neighborhood Design-Practical Planning Webinar?
This introductory webinar looks at how to plan and execute neighborhood designs that are environmentally sound, occupant friendly, healthy, and economically viable using the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system as a guide. It discusses why planning is important, and also explores some of the challenges and benefits of sustainable city and community planning. Taught by a live instructor, this engaging 2-hour webinar concludes with a look at real-life examples and case studies. After completion of this live, interactive session, attendees will receive access to a recorded version.
Topics To Be Covered Include:
I. Introduction to Neighborhood planning
A. Glossary
B. Why is planning important?
C. Typical neighborhood planning process - outline
II.Sustainable neighborhood planning
A. Factors to consider
B. How LEED credits address these factors
III. Case Studies