Participants' Reports

“The challenge is twofold. One is to fortify the nascent infrastructure of peace—promoting disarmament, building conflict prevention networks, advancing human rights law, and strengthening peacekeeping capacities….”
“The second challenge is to understand and address the underlying causes of today’s conflicts, including poverty, environmental degradation. These pressures appear to be accelerating in many societies even as governance structures falter. Left unaddressed, it is likely that they will heighten polarization and instability, possibly leading to widespread violent conflict.”

“Making Development Sustainable

In at least three clear ways, natural resources lie at the heart of conflicts that hold the potential for mass violence through (1) the deliberate manipulation of resource shortages for hostile purposes (for example, using food or water as a weapon); (2) competing claims of sovereignty over resource endowments (such as rivers or oil and other fossil fuel deposits); (3) and the exacerbating role played by environmental degradation and resource depletion in areas characterized by political instability, rapid population growth, chronic economic deprivation, and societal stress.”
“Global population and economic growth, along with high consumption in the North, have led to the depletion, destruction, and pollution of the natural environment. Nearly every region of the world has a major resource endowment that will require several states to cooperate to ensure that these resources are managed responsibly. Science and technology can contribute immensely to the reduction of environmental threats through low-pollution technologies. Greater effort is required to develop sustainable strategies for social and economic progress; in fact, sustainability is likely to become a key principle of development and a major incentive for global partnerships.”

1. Examples of City Initiatives– Four cities are examined here for their green building and sustainable practices: Santa Monica and San Jose, CA; Austin, TX; and Portland, OR. Excerpts from the Web site's of Santa Monica and San Jose are included as examples of successful criteria for both energy policy and green-building practices.
   
2. U.S. Department of Energy: Smart Communities Network -- Community Energy Education and Public Participation – Community Energy Success Stories and Community Buildings Efficiency Programs
   
3. State of California Example: Building Better Buildings: A Blueprint for Sustainable State Facilities – The State of California's initiative to site, design, deconstruct, construct, renovate, operate, and maintain State buildings that are models of energy, water, and materials efficiency, while providing healthy, productive, and comfortable indoor environments and long-term benefits to Californians
   
4. American Planning Association: Policy Guide on Planning for Sustainability – Objectives that can be used as a framework for policy development at each level of decision-making – local, state, regional, and federal – on topics such as land use, housing, transportation, economic development, among others
   
5. US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System -- LEEDTM – The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. Their "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) rating system provides a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals, now being widely used as The rating system for sustainable buildings. LEED emphasizes state of the art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
   
6. Integrated Waste Management Board: Green Building Basics – This outline of green building basics is put out by the State of California. It is similar to what the US Green Building Council offers with additional information on such things as economic benefits and occupant health and safety.
   

1. FORA: Sustainability Highlights from the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan – References to sustainable design planning and principles and resources management
   
2. City of Marina: Highlights from the Marina General Plan –- Sustainability references regarding environmental, traffic, quality of life, and socioeconomic concerns
   
3. City of Marina: University Villages Community Workshop Feedback Summary – The top ten objectives as expressed by the community
   
4. FORA: Workforce Housing Project Town Hall Meeting #1 – Community input about “affordable housing” and the need for integration into more sustainable development
   

Energy Requirements:
Energy requirements can be divided into two types: performance based and prescriptive measures. The performance standards apply to all commercial projects and to multi-family residential projects over 3 stories high. Smaller multi-family residential projects can follow either the performance standards or meet a set of prescriptive requirements.
The City of Santa Monica has developed a downloadable compliance tool specifically for the energy performance requirements, known as the Santa Monica Energy Code Compliance Application (SMECCA). In addition to conducting the energy calculations, this tool also provides you with a list of other required measures that apply to your project.

1. Performance Standards:
   The purpose of these energy performance standards is to ensure high levels of energy efficiency while providing maximum flexibility in how to reach these goals. Building features that affect energy use include orientation, building shell and insulation, glazing type and location lighting and controls, efficiency and type of HVAC equipment and ductwork, etc. Instead of mandating particular features, the Santa Monica Energy Performance Requirement encourages builders to take an integrated, whole building approach.
   All commercial construction and major renovation projects, and all residential projects with 3 stories or more are required to demonstrate energy efficiency that exceeds 2001 Title 24 levels by the following percentages:
   
   

   Santa Monica Energy Budget Reductions*
   Multi-family Residences	10%
   Hotels and Motels	15%
   Commercial and Institutional Offices	15%
   Light Industrial	15%
   Retail	10%
   * Relative to 2001 Title 24

   
   Compliance with this requirement must be demonstrated using the Santa Monica Energy Code Compliance Application (SMECCA), a free software program that can be downloaded from this site. SMECCA can also be used to explore the relative impacts and trade-offs between building features.
   
   
2. Prescriptive Standards:
   Multi-family homes that are 3 stories or less have 2 options for achieving energy compliance in Santa Monica:
   
   

1. 1. Meet the performance Standards using the SMECCA program and achieving energy efficiency levels 10% below 2001 Title 24 Standards
      
      OR
      
      
   2. Follow the prescriptive approach set forth in 2001 Title 24 and meet the following additional requirements:
      1. 1. All windows and glass patio doors are equipped with double-glazed, low emissivity glazing, with center-of-glass-U-value not more than 0.32 BTU/(hr.sq.ft.deg.F) and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient not more than -.37.
            
         2. Fixed lighting fixtures installed within the dwelling units have a combined average efficiency of not less than 40 lumens per watt.
            
         3. Water heaters have a minimum energy factor of 0.60, and space-controlling appliances (if installed) have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of not less than 12.
            

1. Single-family homes and multi-family homes with less than 3 attached units should follow Title 24 requirements.

The City’s web site has links to strategies for both required and suggested “green” building practices. Required Practices are summarized below:

City of San Jose, California
http://www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/esd/GB-HOME.HTM

The City of San José’s Green Building Policy establishes sustainability as a City priority and further demonstrates the City’s commitment to the environment. Sustainable or “green” building practices can reduce the tremendous impact that building design, construction and maintenance has on both people and nature. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Center for Sustainable Development, buildings consume 40% of the world's total energy, 25% of its wood harvest and 16% of its water. The building industry is the nation's largest manufacturing activity, representing more than 50% of the nation's wealth and 13% of its Gross Domestic Product. Energy and material consumption in buildings can contribute significantly to global climate change.
Sustainable building practices go beyond energy and water conservation to incorporate environmentally sensitive site planning, resource efficient building materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Some of the key benefits are:

• lower electric and water utility costs;
  
• environmentally effective use of building materials;
  
• enhanced health and productivity;
  
• long-term economic returns; and
  
• reduced environmental impact.
  

1. Overview of goals and strategies
   
2. A specifying guide
   
3. Operations and maintenance guide
   

• Energy efficiency
  
• Testing
  
• Water efficiency
  
• Materials efficiency
  
• Health and safety
  
• Community
  

• New home ratings
  
• Consultation services for program members and citizens
  
• S.M.A.R.T. Housing compliance consulting
  
• Marketing support for members
  
• Technical seminars for members
  
• Green by Design Workshops for homeowners
  
• Directory of Green Building professionals
  
• Resource library, including books, periodicals, videos, material samples
  
• Presentations to interested groups
  
  
  

• State & Consumer Services Agency
  
• Environmental Protection Agency
  
• Resources Agency , Department of Corrections
  
• Department of Finance (DOF)
  
• Department of Transportation (DOT)
  
• UC, CSU, CCC, Health & Human Services Agency
  
• Local & Federal Government & Other Organizations Utilities, Building Professionals
  

1. LEED certification requirement on major capital projects
2. Life Cycle Costing *********
   
3. Funding economic analysis entitled “The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings”.
   
4. Facility Performance Evaluations
   
5. Close scrutiny and careful consideration of all costs.
   
6. 1. Energy usage, durability, required maintenance
   2. Water usage, waste reduction, productivity & health
      
7. Operation and Maintenance
   
8. 1. To maximize and extend the life of facilities (Utilize long lasting equipment & finishes)
   2. To provide a safe & healthy work environment for building occupants & maintenance staff. (Utilize only safe cleaning products; adopting GS-37 for cleaning products; developing additional IAQ standards to reduce energy usage)
      
9. Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
   
10. 1. high diversion rates possible at no increased costs
    2. goal to divert 50%
       
11. Public School Construction
    
12. 1. $26 Billion will be invested in state educational facilities over the next 5 years
       
    2. The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) for K-12 schools www.CHPS.net
       
    3. DSA released new “Sustainable Schools” website
       See: www.sustainableschools.dgs.ca.gov/sustainableschools
       
    4. Environmentally preferred Purchasing EPP
       

1. We want to sustain communities as good places to live, offer economic and other opportunities to their inhabitants.
   
2. We want to sustain the values of our society – things like individual liberty and democracy.
   
3. We want to sustain the biodiversity of the natural environment, both for the contribution that it makes to the quality of human life and for its own inherent value.
   
4. We want to sustain the ability of natural systems to provide the life supporting "services" that are rarely counted by economists, but which have recently been estimated to be worth nearly as much as total gross human economic product.
   

1. Reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, extracted underground metals and minerals.
   
   Reason: Unchecked, increases of such substances in natural systems will eventually cause concentrations to reach limits – as yet unknown – at which irreversible changes for human health and the environment will occur and life as we know it may not be possible.
   
   
2. Reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufactured substances that can accumulate in Nature.
   
   Reason: Same as before.
   
   
3. Reduce dependence on activities that harm life-sustaining ecosystems.
   
   Reason: The health and prosperity of humans, communities, and the Earth depend upon the capacity of Nature and its ecosystems to re-concentrate and restructure wastes into new resources.
   
   
4. Meet the hierarchy of present and future human needs fairly and efficiently.
   
   Reason: Fair and efficient use of resources in meeting human needs is necessary to achieve social stability and achieve cooperation for achieving the goals of the first three guiding policies.
   
   

1. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support planning policies and legislation that encourages alternatives to use of gas-powered vehicles. Such alternatives include public transit, alternatively fueled vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian routes, and bicycle and pedestrian-friendly development design.

Reason: Use of privately owned gas-powered vehicles significantly contributes to increasing carbon dioxide concentration and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at the global level, and to air pollution, as well as nuisance and societal costs of traffic congestion at the local and regional levels. Planning and development actions that reduce the need to drive can in turn help to reduce carbon dioxide and other emissions, as well as help reduce traffic congestion and add system capacity.

2. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support planning policies and legislation that encourage all types of development to use alternative renewable energy sources and meaningful energy conservation measures.

Reason: Use of alternative renewable energy sources will contribute to reducing dependence upon fossil fuels for heat and power, also helping to reduce concentrations of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere. Increased use of alternative energy sources will also contribute to healthier, more stable local economies through reduced dependence on one or two energy sources whose own economic future is uncertain.


6. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support planning policies and legislation that result in compact and mixed-use development that minimizes the need to drive, re-uses existing, infill, and Brownfield sites that have been thoroughly reclaimed and remediated before using open land, and that avoids the extension of sprawl. ("Sprawl" refers to low-density, land-consumptive, center-less, auto-oriented development typically located on the outer suburban fringes). APA’s "Growing Smart" Initiative is consistent with this Policy Position.

Reason: Scattered, land-consumptive development is bringing about the deterioration and loss of open lands, forests, ecosystems and species. These are essential elements of Nature’s capacity to re-create the materials upon which all life – including ours – depends. Threatened also is the traditional and historic character of our communities and countrysides – a major source of community "quality of life", heritage and economic viability. Encouraging compact development and redevelopment of existing sites can avoid further encroachment upon diminishing land and other natural resources, helping to safeguard these for our well-being and those of future generations.

11. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support planning policies and legislation encouraging participatory and partnership approaches to planning, including planning for sustainability, integrally involving local community residents in setting the vision for and developing plans and actions for their communities and regions. Planning decisions that follow should be consistent with those community visions.

Reason: Plans that are citizen-based, reflecting citizen intents and visions for their communities’ futures, have the highest probability of successful adoption and implementation. Citizen participation in planning helps ensure fair and efficient targeting of resources to community needs.

12. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support initiatives and partnerships with other organizations that: a) support research and development of technology promoting the four general policy objectives for sustainability; and b) provide best available economic, social, and environmental data and indicators on impacts, alternatives, costs, and benefits for integrated decision-making at all levels of government.

Reasons: Well-informed policy choices that take into consideration the fundamental links among the economy, the environment, and society will be more likely to result in actions that serve all three rather than one at the expense of the others. Most of the innovation or technology to achieve greater sustainability either does not exist, is in the early stages of development, or is not readily available. For example, the use of alternative fuels is growing. However, some private users or transit authorities are reluctant to purchase alternative fuel vehicles because the fueling stations are scarce and the technology is still new.

13. The American Planning Association and its Chapters support planning policies, programs, and state and federal legislation that support incentives and other economic tools to improve the sustainability of our natural environment, enhance natural resources, and improve community subdivision and building design standards.

Reason: Economic tools such as incentives hold promise for bringing about the implementation of sustainable development. Local, state, and federal legislation can support and strengthen the use of these approaches.

• Sustainable site planning
  
• Safeguarding water and water efficiency
  
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy
  
• Conservation of materials and resources
  
• Indoor environmental quality
  

• Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
  
• Improve air and water quality
  
• Reduce solid waste
  
• Conserve natural resources
  

• Reduce operating costs
  
• Enhance asset value and profits
  
• Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
  
• Optimize life-cycle economic performance
  

• Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
  
• Enhance occupant comfort and health
  
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure
  
• Contribute to overall quality of life
  

Competitive first costs

• Integrated design allows high benefit at low cost by achieving synergies between disciplines and between technologies
  
  Reduce operating costs
  
• $.50–$.60 per square foot versus $1–$2
  
  Increase building valuation
  
• Multiply reduction in annual operating costs by 10 to calculate the increase in building value
  
  Decrease vacancy, improve retention
  
• Marketing advantages
  
  Optimize life-cycle economic performance
  
  Increase building valuation
  
• Multiply reduction in annual operating costs by 10 to calculate the increase in building value
  
  Decrease vacancy, improve retention
  
• Marketing advantages
  
  Optimize life-cycle economic performance
  Improve productivity
  
• Estimated $29 –168 billion in national productivity losses per year 1
  
  Reduce absenteeism and turnover
  
• Providing a healthy workplace improves employee satisfaction
  
  

Step 1: Project Registration

• Welcome Packet and on-line project listing

Step 2: Technical Support

• Credit Rulings
  

Step 3: Building Certification

• Upon documentation submittal and USGBC review
  

• Recognition of quality buildings and environmental stewardship
  
• Third-party validation of achievement
  
• Qualify for growing array of state and local government incentives
  
• Contribute to growing knowledge base
  
• LEEDTM Certification plaque to mount on building
  
• Official Certificate
  
• Receive marketing exposure through USGBC Web site, case studies, daily announcements
  
  
  

• Erosion & Sedimentation Control
  
• Site Selection
  
• Urban Redevelopment
  
• Brownfield Redevelopment
  
• Alternative Transportation (Public Transportation Access)
  
• Alternative Transportation (Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms)
  
• Alternative Transportation (Alternative Fuel Refueling Stations)
  
• Alternative Transportation (Parking Capacity)
  
• Reduced Site Disturbance (Protect or Restore Open Space)
  
• Reduced Site Disturbance (Development Footprint)
  
• Stormwater Management (Rate or Quantity)
  
• Stormwater Management (Treatment)
  
• Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands (Non-Roof)
  
• Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands (Roof)
  
• Light Pollution Reduction
  
  
• Water Efficiency
  
• Water Efficient Landscaping (Reduce by 50%)
  
• Water Efficient Landscaping (No Potable Use or No Irrigation)
  
• Innovative Wastewater Technologies
  
• Water Use Reduction (20% Reduction)
  
• Water Use Reduction (30% Reduction)
  
  
• Energy and Atmosphere
  
• Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning
  
• Minimum Energy Performance
  
• CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment
  
• Optimize Energy Performance (20% New / 10% Existing)
  
• Optimize Energy Performance (30% New / 20% Existing)
  
• Optimize Energy Performance (40% New / 30% Existing)
  
• Optimize Energy Performance (50% New / 40% Existing)
  
• Optimize Energy Performance (60% New / 50% Existing)
  
• Renewable Energy (5%)
  
• Renewable Energy (10%)
  
• Renewable Energy (20%)
  
• Additional Commissioning
  
• Ozone Depletion
  
• Measurement & Verification
  
• Green Power
  
  
• Materials & Resources
  
• Storage & Collection of Recyclables
  
• Building Reuse (Maintain 75% of Existing Shell)
  
• Bilding Reuse (Maintain 100% of Shell)
  
• Building Reuse (Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Shell)
  
• Construction Waste Management (Divert 50%)
  
• Construction Waste Management (Divert 75%)
  
• Resource Reuse (Specify 5%)
  
• Resource Reuse (Specify 10%)
  
• Recycled Content (Specify 25%)
  
• Recycled Content (Specify 50%)
  
• Local/Regional Materials (20% Manufactured Locally)
  
• Local/Regional Materials (of 20% Above, 50% Harvested Locally)
  
• Rapidly Renewable Materials
  
• Certified Wood
  
  
• Indoor Environmental Quality
  
• Minimum IAQ Performance
  
• Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
  
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Monitoring
  
• Increase Ventilation Effectiveness
  
• Construction IAQ Management Plan (During Construction)
  
• Construction IAQ Management Plan (Before Occupancy)
  
• Low-Emitting Materials (Adhesives & Sealants)
  
• Low-Emitting Materials (Paints)
  
• Low-Emitting Materials (Carpet)
  
• Low-Emitting Materials (Composite Wood)
  
• Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
  
• Controllability of Systems (Perimeter)
  
• Controllability of Systems (Non-Perimeter)
  
• Thermal Comfort (Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992)
  
• Thermal Comfort (Permanent Monitoring System)
  
• Daylight & Views (Daylight 75% of Spaces)
  
• Daylight & Views (Views for 90% of Spaces)
  
  
  
• Innovation & Design Process
  
• Innovation in Design: Specific Title
  
• Innovation in Design: Specific Title
  
• Innovation in Design: Specific Title
  
• Innovation in Design: Specific Title
  
• LEED Accredited Professional
  
  
  
  

State of California
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/Basics.htm

• What Makes a Building Green?
  
• What Are the Economic Benefits of Green Buildings?
  
• What Are the Elements of Green Buildings?
  
• Occupant Health and Safety
  
• Building Operation and Maintenance
  
• City of San Diego's
  Ridgehaven Green Building
  
• Steps to Ensure Success
  
• For More Information
  

• Start by selecting a site well suited to take advantage of mass transit.
  
• Protect and retain existing landscaping and natural features. Select plants that have low water and pesticide needs, and generate minimum plant trimmings. Use compost and mulches. This will save water and time.
  
• Recycled content paving materials, furnishings, and mulches help close the recycling loop.
  Energy Efficiency
  

• Passive design strategies can dramatically affect building energy performance. These measures include building shape and orientation, passive solar design, and the use of natural lighting.
  
• Develop strategies to provide natural lighting. Studies have shown that it has a positive impact on productivity and well being.
  
• Install high-efficiency lighting systems with advanced lighting controls. Include motion sensors tied to dimmable lighting controls. Task lighting reduces general overhead light levels.
  
• Use a properly sized and energy-efficient heat/cooling system in conjunction with a thermally efficient building shell. Maximize light colors for roofing and wall finish materials; install high R-value wall and ceiling insulation; and use minimal glass on east and west exposures.
  
• Minimize the electric loads from lighting, equipment, and appliances.
  
• Consider alternative energy sources such as photovoltaics and fuel cells that are now available in new products and applications. Renewable energy sources provide a great symbol of emerging technologies for the future.
  
• Computer modeling is an extremely useful tool in optimizing design of electrical and mechanical systems and the building shell.
  

• Select sustainable construction materials and products by evaluating several characteristics such as reused and recycled content, zero or low off gassing of harmful air emissions, zero or low toxicity, sustainably harvested materials, high recyclability, durability, longevity, and local production. Such products promote resource conservation and efficiency. Using recycled-content products also helps develop markets for recycled materials that are being diverted from California's landfills, as mandated by the Integrated Waste Management Act.
  
• Use dimensional planning and other material efficiency strategies. These strategies reduce the amount of building materials needed and cut construction costs. For example, design rooms on 4-foot multiples to conform to standard-sized wallboard and plywood sheets.
  
• Reuse and recycle construction and demolition materials. For example, using inert demolition materials as a base course for a parking lot keeps materials out of landfills and costs less.
  
• Require plans for managing materials through deconstruction, demolition, and construction.
  
• Design with adequate space to facilitate recycling collection and to incorporate a solid waste management program that prevents waste generation.
  

• Design for dual plumbing to use recycled water for toilet flushing or a gray water system that recovers rainwater or other non-potable water for site irrigation.
  
• Minimize wastewater by using ultra low-flush toilets, low-flow shower heads, and other water conserving fixtures.
  
• Use recirculating systems for centralized hot water distribution.
  
• Install point-of-use hot water heating systems for more distant locations.
  
• Use a water budget approach that schedules irrigation using the California Irrigation Management Information System data for landscaping.
  
• Meter the landscape separately from buildings. Use micro-irrigation (which excludes sprinklers and high-pressure sprayers) to supply water in non-turf areas.
  
• Use state-of-the-art irrigation controllers and self-closing nozzles on hoses.
  
  

• Establish a vision that embraces sustainable principles and an integrated design approach.
  
• Develop a clear statement of the project's vision, goals, design criteria, and priorities.
  
• Develop a project budget that covers green building measures. Allocate contingencies for additional research and analysis of specific options. Seek sponsorship or grant opportunities.
  
• Seek advice of a design professional with green building experience.
  
• Select a design and construction team that is committed to the project vision. Modify the RFQ/RFP selection process to ensure the contractors have appropriate qualifications to identify, select, and implement an integrated system of green building measures.
  
• Develop a project schedule that allows for systems testing and commissioning.
  
• Develop contract plans and specifications to ensure that the building design is at a suitable level of building performance.
  
• Create effective incentives and oversight.
  

• California Integrated Waste Management Board Green Building Web site: www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/. Includes the manual Designing With Vision: A Technical Manual For Material Choices In Sustainable Construction (Pub. #431-99-009). Hard copies are available from the publications clearinghouse at 1-800-CA-WASTE.
  
• Sustainable Building Technical Manual, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/freshstart/articles/ptipub.htm
  
• A Guide to Irrigation Water Needs of Landscape Plants in California: www.dpla.water.ca.gov/urban/conservation/landscape/wucols/
  
• Department of Health Services, Indoor Air Quality Web site: www.cal-iaq.org
  
• U.S. Department of Energy Web site: www.sustainable.doe.gov/buildings/gbintro.shtml
  
• Environmental Building News: www.buildinggreen.com/
  
• U.S. Green Building Council Web site: www.usgbc.org
  

• the nature of the land and existing facilities on the base;
  
• the history and culture of the Monterey Peninsula, and Particularly Fort Ord itself;
  
• sound principles of community-making
  
• a responsible and positive attitude toward the environment.”
  
  

• Jobs/Housing Balance;
  
• Mixed-Use Development/Increased Densities;
  
• Design of the Street Networks
  
• Pedestrian Facilities;
  
• Bicycle Programs;
  
• Transit-Oriented Design;
  
• Transit Service and Facilities;
  
• Park-and-ride Lots;
  
• Rideshare Programs;
  
• Parking Management;
  
• Employer-Based Transportation Demand Management (TDM);
  
• Telecommunications.”
  

• “Economical” (homes) means wise expenditure of money and careful use of resources. Low-income persons and families aren’t the problem. The problem is the high price of houses caused by greed and the high profit level demanded by some big developers”
  
  
• Suggests that workforce housing development presents opportunities for sustainable development; described an alternative “attainable village” concept that could achieve substantial size development with greater efficiencies from the use of integrated alternative resources.
  
  
• “It is very important to achieve a balance between housing and jobs and to provide good local jobs for future generations of locals so they don’t have to relocate to find work. We will end up with a dead community of only older retired persons if we don’t create worthwhile jobs.”
  
  
• “Push the (environmental) cleanup but use existing housing stock at Ft. Ord now. Rehabilitate some of it, even if it comes to using different standards. There is a need to balance jobs, housing and healthcare issues. Don’t force relocation to other parts of the County.”
  
  

• City of Marina: Highlights from the Marina General Plan
  
• FORA: Sustainability Highlights from the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  

p. 6, #3: Urban Design Objectives

3. Urban Design Objectives

Further review of the General Plan land use and design policies for each planning area is provided in the City General Plan and summarized in Appendix 2. Prior to approval of any development in either planning area, preparation of a Specific Plan is required to establish development, design and infrastructure requirements in accordance with General Plan design principles and policies. Additionally, the results of the Community Workshops are included as part of Appendix 2. These documents are intended as a general guide to the future Developer/Development Team regarding the urban design and land use objectives for this property.

Relevant examples from this Framework:

• State of California Example: Building Better Buildings
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  
• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  p. 10, B. 1. & 2.: Land Use & Program Objectives, Urban Design Objectives
  
  

B. 1 & 2

A narrative that responds to the City/Agency objectives, including identification of those that are achievable and those that are problematic, and reasons why. The response should address as a minimum the following specific concerns relative to City/Agency’s objectives, and whenever possible, including examples of how they may have been resolved in previous projects.

1. Land Use and Program Objectives

A principle that is paramount to the redevelopment of West and North University Villages is the incorporation of diverse and creative land uses to increase the supply of shopping, dining, recreation, child care, etc. –opportunities to meet the needs of City residents. Provide a brief statement as to how market and financial considerations may impact your ability to implement the above concept.

How would the affordable units required by the Agency, the workforce housing units, and other non-market rate units (1) be met and (2) be dispersed throughout the development?

What is your approach to the West and North University Villages’ various site specific and community development issues identified in the workshops, such as the inclusion of cultural, educational, recreational, and other community services at the redeveloped West and North University Villages? Such uses help create a sense of place and vibrancy. Describe how these types of uses have been incorporated and/or financed in other projects undertaken by your team.

2. Urban Design Objectives

Describe how the basic tenets of sustainable planning and growth (e.g., energy conservation, reuse and recycling of building materials, eco-businesses, preservation and expansion of open-space, mix of land uses, multi-modal transportation planning, etc.) can be met in your plan and how they may have been met in previous projects.


Relevant examples from this Framework:

• State of California Example: Building Better Buildings
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  
• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  
  

p. 12, D: Public Participation

Public participation is a critical component of the Master Planning process for the property. What is your proposed approach towards community outreach and anticipated level of funding?

Relevant example from this Framework:

• U.S. Department of Energy: Smart Communities Network -- Community Energy Education and Public Participation
  
  

p. 12, E: Water Supply

Under the Base Reuse Plan (BRP) adopted by FORA in 1997, each jurisdiction was allocated a water supply that could be used for development. Appendix 3 of this RFP describes the water allocation for the City of Marina. Describe how your development program and phasing approach addresses available water supplies/allocation.

Relevant example from this Framework:

• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  

Appendix 2: General Plan Policies and Community Guidelines
p. 24: Marina General Plan Design Policies

Excerpts from “Design Policies”:

• Create north-south greenway as central organizing element, with emphasis on pedestrian and bicyclist use, extending from the southern boundary with Seaside, north beyond 12th Street, to connect to natural habitat preserve to the north. (Policy 4.55)
  
• Site buildings to complement existing topography and landscape, maximize vistas of Monterey Bay, and protect scenic vistas from public areas of CSUMB’s West Campus. (Policy 4.53)
  
  

Relevant examples from this Framework:

• State of California Example: Building Better Buildings
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  
• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  

p. 25: Community Objectives from Workshop

1. Develop a range of creative housing options that are attainable for all ages, income levels and household types. [Including live/work studios].
2. Create a community focus such as a public plaza with an adjacent park and amphitheater for live music festivals, farmers markets, [public art], fairs, and celebrations. [Provide public access to views].
3. Create a [sustainable designed] pedestrian-oriented “University village” with a small town character and connections to the surrounding community, CSUMB and open spaces.
4. Integrate sustainable building design and materials, energy conservation, water and sewer systems [as well as drought tolerant public landscapes].
5. Integrate “state-of-the-art” infrastructure systems such as on site water retention and percolation ponds, recycled gray water systems, on-site sewer (such as “green machines”) and energy systems.
6. Create a strong, local and sustainable economy with viable commercial uses and industries with living wage jobs to stimulate local economic development and economic growth.
7. Continue to use participatory planning and design processes in the ongoing development of the Villages to inform and involve the community in the implementation of the project. [Involve schools, churches, and civic organizations].
8. Create strong visual and physical links to [State beach parks and to] the rest of the City of Marina and surrounding areas.
9. Design narrow, slow streets with roundabouts at intersections designed to incorporate art sculptures/memorials and special landscaping features, in addition to other traffic calming design features.
10. Ensure that the development has a positive fiscal impact on the City, even in the early stages.
11. Create places for nighttime activities such as pubs, restaurants, live music and entertainment, movies, wine tasting and sporting events.









Public Art:

The Marina Arts Council’s goal includes integrating public arts into all new development and into existing public spaces. Although not approved by the City Council, public art may be a component of future development projects.

Relevant examples from this Framework:

• State of California Example: Building Better Buildings
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  
• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  
  
  

• State of California Example: Building Better Buildings
  
• US Green Building Council: Green Building Rating System - LEEDTM
  
• City of Santa Monica, California – Green Building Program
  

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