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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
The Point, Boston
designed, constructed, and managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts; to conserve natural
resources; to promote sustainable development; and to enhance the quality of life in Boston.” Any project that
is subject to Article 80 Large Project Review is also subject to the requirements of Article 37.
An interdisciplinary committee, the “Boston Interagency Green Building Committee,” consisting of at least
one representative of city agencies, including the BRA, BED, BTD, the Inspectional Services Department and
the Mayor’s Office advises the BRA on a proposed project’s compliance with the provisions of the article.
Boston Green Building Credits
Appendix A of Article 37 lists “Boston Green Building Credits,” which are credits that may be included in the
calculation toward achieving a LEED Certifiable project. These credits were developed by the City and are
intended to address local issues unique to development within Boston. The credits include the following
categories: Modern Grid; Historic Preservation; Groundwater Recharge; and Modern Mobility.
At this preliminary design stage, the Project will evaluate achieving two of the four available Boston Green
Building credits (Appendix A of Article 37):
Groundwater Recharge. The Project is located within the GCOD, as defined in Article 32 of the City of
Boston Zoning Code. 13 The Project will include and infiltration system that holds one-inch of site runoff
and utilizes a leaching bed to infiltrate captured stormwater flows. Refer to Chapter 5, Infrastructure
Systems for further details.
Modern Mobility. Because the Project Site is in close proximity to both rapid transit and bus service
strategies are proposed in order to take advantage of available transportation access. The Proponent will
implement such measures, through the development of a TDM Plan. One example of a proposed TDM
measure is property management to coordinate and post public transportation information (i.e., MBTA
subway and bus routes and schedules). Refer to Chapter 3, Transportation for further detail on the
proposed TDM Plan. No new parking will be constructed as part of the Project. The Project will be
connected to the existing Trilogy Garage, which currently houses four ZipCar® cars. The Proponent will
review this existing service, which will be available to the residents of the Project, and evaluate if demand
warrants coordination of additional car-share service capacity. Additionally, the Proponent will work
with BTD to provide appropriate bicycle facilities, including on-site secure bike storage (potentially in the
form of bike racks for retail customers and employees, and covered and secure bike lockers for residents).
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Construction Activity (SS Prerequisite 1). This prerequisite is achievable. An erosion and sedimentation
control plan for all construction activities will be developed and enforced.
Site Selection (SS Credit 1). This credit is achievable. The Project Site has previously been completely
developed, is located in an urban area and, meets all of the criteria for this credit.
13 This zoning article sets forth guidelines for promoting the infiltration of runoff from impervious site areas
within the district.
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