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DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER r~ ~_J SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Throughout all sub-areas in the i7ist Avenue FAST, sustainable development is a fundamental goal. The following are aspects of sustainable design focus for the master plan: Energy Generation: In addition to utilizing excess steam from the GRE facility to reduce energy demand for the study area, potential for on-site or district wide energy generation initiatives are a focus of the master plan. Solar, wind and geo-thermal are all viable options for alternative energy sources. Solar panels could be used for operation of solar hot water systems or photovoltaics could be installed converting the sun's rays captured by the solar panels into direct current energy. Smaller helical wind turbines could line the rail line capture wind energy created by trains, and larger wind turbines could be implemented in the industrial zones. Geothermal technologies such as ground source heat pumps can function as heat source or heat sink depending on the season providing climate control for various building types. energy Toward Zero Waste: A goal for the industrial and commercial districts outlined in the Smaller helical wind turbines fit individual plan is striving for zero waste orrecycled by-products from manufacturing operations. duelopments The city should promote and seek out groups of business that could share in the eco- industrial park model of recycling industrial by-products to eliminate waste. LEED Building certification: LEED building certification should be considered for buildings in the FAST, and be utilized as a benchmark for new development. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program under the U.S. Green Building Council certifies buildings for energy efficiency, waste reduction, use of recycled materials and other sustainable construction practices. Architectural features and non-mechanical systems such as window placement, high ceilings, overhangs and natural ventilation are passive design strategies which can be utilized to warm buildings in the winter and promote healthy indoor air quality. Dark-sky friendly lighting: The master plan promotes reducing light pollution and reducing energy consumption of outdoor lighting and suggests that outdoor lighting in both private and public spaces include full cut-off optic light fixtures for "dark-sky friendly". Innovative stormwater practices: All districts described in the master plan outline collective and integrated approaches for stormwater treatment. Opportunities range from stormwater retention ponds and created wetland to bio-swales and rain gardens. In more intensely developed districts, cisterns, green roofs and porous and permeable paving are all recognized stromwater treatment alternatives in the master plan. Rain gardens and infiltration swales should be considered for stormwater treatment 17130. CN@nlJ2 Focused Area STudy 59 Solar energy for heating water and direct current Full cut-off optics provide dark sky friendly lighting