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\\MABOS\projects\11381.00\reports\Article80\ Expanded_PNF\04_Environmental_FINAL.do c 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. 4-40 Environmental Protection
\\MABOS\projects\11381.00\reports\Article80\ Expanded_PNF\04_Environmental_FINAL.do c Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. The Point, Boston Development Density (SS Credit 2). This credit is achievable. The Project meets all of the criteria of this credit under Option 2 – Community Connectivity. Brownfield Redevelopment (SS Credit 3). This credit may be achievable if asbestos abatement is required prior to demolition activity. Alternative Transportation (SS Credits 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4). Credits 4.1, 4.2, and 4.4 are achievable. Public transportation, including rapid transit and multiple bus routes are within ½-mile and ¼-mile walk from the Project Site, respectively. The Project will provide bicycle storage for both the retail and residential tenants in accordance with LEED criteria. Under SSc4.4, the Project meets the criteria of Case 2, Residential Projects – Option 1 because it will provide no new parking. Credit 4.3 (preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles) is not achievable because no new parking is proposed as part of the Project. Stormwater Design (SS Credits 6.1, 6.2). These credits are achievable. The Site is currently completely impervious. The current project design includes an innovative sub-slab retention/infiltration system that retains site runoff while providing treatment and peak flow mitigation, which aims to provide groundwater recharge, in accordance with the GCOD and the Boston Green Building Groundwater Recharge credit (discussed previously). The proposed infiltration system also addresses stormwater treatment following the DEP phosphorous treatment guidelines. Refer to Chapter 5, Infrastructure Systems for more information. Heat Island Effect –Non-Roof and Roof (SS Credits 7.1, 7.2). Credit 7.1 (non-roof) may be achievable with the addition of new street trees along sidewalks and awnings proposed on the building façade. This credit will be confirmed based on the final site and building design. Credit 7.2 (roof) may be achievable and will be determined during final building design. With some roof areas being visible and used by residents, it has not been determined that roofing materials of a high reflectance will be applied for at least 75 percent of the roof area. As currently designed, the roof over the 2-story retail space will be a green roof system using sedum planting material. Benefits of using sedum include tolerance to drought, frost, salt, heat, wind, disease, insects and sun. Installation of a sedum roof will reduce stormwater runoff and eliminate the "urban heat island" effect. The plants and soil absorb less heat than a conventional building roof material. Water Efficiency (WE) Water Use Reduction (WE Prerequisite 1; WE Credits 3.1, 3.2). This prerequisite and the WE credits are achievable. Appropriate low-flow and low-consumption plumbing fixtures for the apartment units are anticipated to achieve a reduction in water usage of 30 to 40 percent over the baseline. The reduction in water usage will be determined during final design. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Fundamental Commissioning (EA Prerequisite 1). This prerequisite is achievable. Commissioning of the mechanical and electric building systems will be conducted. Minimum Energy Performance (EA Prerequisite 2). This prerequisite is achievable. The energy code utilized for the Project will be the required Massachusetts Stretch Energy Building Code, which is more 4-41 Environmental Protection
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