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November 06 Symposium
Sustainability as it relates to San
Bernardino Intermodal Transit Center
Context
The US produces 22% of the world’s total carbon emissions.
We consume 27% of the world’s total energy and 25% of its total petroleum.
We control 19.6% of the world’s total income.
We own 48.6% of the world’s cars and trucks.
We make up 4.5% of the world’s population.
Key elements of a sustainable development
Transportation
Economic
Energy Water
Parks and
Recreation
Waste
Community
Balance
Biodiversity
&
Landscape
Transportation
These three images show the same number of people in the same street scene
Energy Hierarchy
• Energy Hierarchy
as defined by
AB32
• Defines approach
to reducing
energy/carbon
impact due to
buildings
Sustainability Strategy
Planning
Active
Alternative
technologies
& renewables
Operations
Passive
Planning
Passive
Active
Alternative
technologies &
renewables
Operations
Planning
Heat island effect
Planning
Passive
Active
Alternative
technologies &
renewables
Operations
Passive
Planning
Passive
Active
Alternative
technologies &
renewables
Operations
Active
Planning
Passive
Active
Alternative
technologies &
renewables
Operations
Alternative technologies & renewables
Planning
Passive
Active
Alternative
technologies &
renewables
Operations
Operations
Solar thermal image
Solar technologies
Social and Economic Considerations
• AB32 Compliance
• Jobs/Housing Balance
• Walkability – health benefits
• Reduced household costs
• Green job creation
• Early adopters attract investment
• Third party investment opportunities
Rating and Recognition
• LEED® Rating – Silver, Gold or Platinum?
• Carbon Net Zero• Climate Action Registry Protocols
• Scope I and II for buildings
• Further scope for transportation boundaries
Regional Leader
Market Leader
Global Leader
Legal Compliance
Key Performance Indicators
• How do we measure and
report the success of the
Intermodal Center?• CO2e per person?
• Green space per resident?
• Miles traveled before and after?
• Need a collaborative
decision on how we
measure success over
and above the rating
system(s).
“In order to reach California’s green house goals we must re-
think how we plan our communities” – Governors Office referring
to SB375