Are there any conventions or standards for maps and diagrams submitted in support of the prerequisites and credits under SLL and NPD? I've been looking for a simple method to portray, for instance, the intersection density of SLL Prerequisite 1, Option 2. An aerial photo of the site seems too visually cluttered, while using Google Maps' satellite or terrain view might be too simplistic. I don't know of any other resource that could offer what I need without a lot of tedious CAD tracing. I also am curious if there are any standard elements, such as property lines and building footprints, that should appear.
Many thanks.
Eliot Allen
LEED AP-ND, PrincipalCriterion Planners
LEEDuser Expert
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July 18, 2011 - 12:20 pm
Serge, the Getting Started chapter of the Reference Guide has a Mapping section that may be helpful. There are no absolute conventions or standards, other than use of consistent base maps for the project site and surrounding vicinity. Each online form stipulates what features each uploaded map needs to show. Many projects use GIS mapping provided by the city or county in which the project is located.
Serge Atherwood
IBI Group, Inc.13 thumbs up
July 18, 2011 - 1:55 pm
Eliot, thank you for your fast reply! GIS maps -- I should have figured. I'll also definitely review the mapping section in the Guide.