Draft Project Impact Report - Boston Redevelopment Authority

Exeter Residences /888 Boylston
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AvalonBay and Boston Properties will implement the following Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) measures, where feasible:
Encourage flextime scheduling for office and retail tenants (flextime is inherent
in apartment operations; thus this measure of traffic congestion reduction will
naturally occur);
Continuing to support and potential expansion of the on-site ZipCar® or similar
vehicles;
Implement Ride Home program for non-drivers and HOV users;
Provide secure bicycle storage in an area protected from the elements (for
commuters), additional bicycle storage for short-term users, and for
approximately 15% of residents of the Exeter Residences within the building or
garage limits;
Offer MBTA fare subsidization for employees, through pre-tax payroll deduction
for MBTA pass or other methods.
7.3 Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED®)
Exeter Residences
In addition to meeting the City of Boston Article 37 requirements, Exeter Residences
and 888 Boylston will incorporate many “life-cycle” sustainable measures, as
established by the LEED® Council discussed below. The Proponent and architects
will make the buildings LEED® certifiable in accordance with Article 37 of the City
of Boston Zoning Code. Both Project teams will research additional sustainable and
energy-efficient measures as the building designs develop. Preliminary LEED®
Checklists used in attaining certification are provided at the end of this chapter for
both the Exeter Residences and 888 Boylston.
Exeter Residences will meet the certifiable level of LEED® points as discussed below.
In addition, Boston Properties intends to submit 888 Boylston for LEED® Silver
certification. The following LEED® categories, as defined in the LEED® credit
checklists found at the end of this chapter, are discussed for each building below.
AvalonBay Communities is committed to the environmentally responsible design,
construction and operation of rental homes. The proposed Exeter Residences will
comply with the Boston Green Building Regulations as required by Article 80B and
Article 37 of the Boston Zoning Code and Enabling Act.
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