LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a priority designation for a high-priority site?

1. Site listed by the EPA National Priorities List

2. Federal Renewal Community site

3. Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community

4. Site with less than 50% urbanization

The correct answer is: Site with less than 50% urbanization

A high-priority site designates locations that are identified for their specific environmental concerns or development potential. The emphasis on these sites is to ensure attention to areas that may need remediation or revitalization. A site listed by the EPA National Priorities List, for example, indicates that it has been identified under the Superfund program due to significant contamination issues, making it a crucial area for environmental cleanup and safety measures. Similarly, a Federal Renewal Community site or a Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community highlights locations targeted for economic development and investment aimed at low-income populations. In contrast, a site with less than 50% urbanization may not necessarily indicate a priority for redevelopment or remediation. This definition does not align with the goals of high-priority designations, which focus on urban areas that require attention due to contamination, socio-economic needs, or other pressing concerns. Therefore, identifying a site in this way does not fulfill the criteria of high-priority designations as outlined in the LEED framework.