Tep by-step method to comply IGBC Landscape credit Access to basic amenities
In today’s world, access to public transportation is essential, and providing such access is a crucial part of sustainable development. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has developed various green building rating systems to encourage sustainable development in India. One such rating system is the IGBC Green Landscape Rating System. In this article, we will discuss the step-by-step method to comply with the IGBC landscape credit Access to Public Transport.
The Access to Public Transport credit aims to reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. This credit can be earned by providing access to public transportation such as public bus stops or railway stations within walking distance of 1 km of the main entry (or entries) to the park/garden. In the absence of such facilities, shuttle services can be provided to the nearest rail or bus service.
Compliance Options: To comply with the Access to Public Transport credit, the following options can be considered:
- Provide access to public transportation such as public bus stops or railway stations within walking distance of 1 km of the main entry (or entries) to the park/garden.
- In the absence of such facilities, provide shuttle services to the nearest rail or bus service.
Step-by-Step Method:
- Identify the nearest public bus stops and railway stations within a walking distance of 1 km of the main entry (or entries) to the park/garden.
- Provide a list of the identified public bus stops and railway stations.
- Create an aerial map (to scale) indicating linear distances from any access entry of the park/garden to the nearest railway stations/public bus stops.
- Submit the list of public bus stops and railway stations along with the aerial map to the IGBC for review.
Documentation Required: To comply with the Access to Public Transport credit, the following documentation is required:
- List of railway station/public bus stops nearest to the park/garden.
- An aerial map (to scale) indicating linear distances from any access entry of the park/garden to the nearest railway stations/public bus stops.
Table of Required Documentation:
| Documentation Required | Example |
|---|---|
| List of railway station/public bus stops nearest to the park/garden. | Railway Station – 1.5 km from park entry, Public Bus Stop – 900 meters from park entry |
| An aerial map (to scale) indicating linear distances from any access entry of the park/garden to the nearest railway stations/public bus stops. | Aerial map indicating the park location and the distance of 1 km radius from the park entry with marked bus stops/railway stations |
Providing access to public transportation is a crucial aspect of sustainable development, and compliance with the Access to Public Transport credit is an essential step