The Green Alternative

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The Green Alternative

• March Joint Powers Authority
• COMMISSION MEETING
• February 6, 2008

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THE GREEN THINGS WE ARE DOING AT MARCH
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Important Goals

• RECYCLING WASTE MANAGEMENT
• WATER
• AIR QUALITY
• ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
• LEEDS
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY

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Recycling Waste Management
In lieu of landfill disposal 1. Recycled the
salvageable lumber from the demolition of the
first phase of the former Arnold Heights housing
area 2. Transplanted many of the specimen
palm trees from the demolition of the first phase
of Arnold Heights 3. Mulched and recycled much
of the trees, shrubs and vegetation from the
demolition of the first phase of Arnold Heights
and 4. Salvaged and recycled many of the
utility poles from the demolition of the first
phase of Arnold Heights.
215 Freeway
Van Buren Blvd.
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Recycling Waste Management
215 Freeway
Van Buren Blvd.
LNR recycled slabs and foundations at Arnold
Heights, through a crushing operation, as well as
concrete and asphalt from previous streets at
March. More than 70,000 tons has been processed
to date. This recycled material is being reused
for streets in Meridian.
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Recycling Waste Management
215 Freeway
All developments within the Meridian Business
Park Specific Plan, are required to provide an
on-site recycling program.
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Water Conservation
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Guide to
California Friendly Landscaping Golf Course VA
Reclaimed Water
100 of the landscape irrigation water in
Meridian will be supplied through reclaimed
(purple pipe) waterlines. Landscaping is designed
with drought tolerant native species to reduce
water consumption. In 2007, we adopted
Riverside Countys Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance and Guide to California Friendly
Landscaping.
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Air Quality
Good Neighbor Guidelines For Siting New
and/or Modified Warehouse/Distribution
Facilities
Strategies Include 1,000 foot between
distribution facilities and sensitive receptors
eliminate diesel trucks from driving through
residential neighborhoods reduce diesel idling
within the distribution center.
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Air Quality

• CLEAN AIR PROVISIONS
• Forklifts shall be limited to electric/battery
  operated units
• Incorporation of electric conduit at all trailer
  dock positions
• Pursue Carl Moyer grants to pursue clean air
  technology inclusive of clean burning engines,
  alternate fuel vehicles, alternate fuel
  refrigeration units and electrification of doc
  ramp positions.

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Transportation
Moreno Valley
March JPA
Riverside
Accessibility and providing linkage through
transportation is a key component of smart growth
principles. March can be accessed through the 215
freeway and six local streets. The 215 freeway
is one of the most heavily traveled freeways in
our region, so providing alternative modes of
transportation to the 215 is key in our
redevelopment efforts.
Perris
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Alternate Transportation Metrolink
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Bike Paths / Pedestrian Linkage
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Meridian is designed with 14 miles of bike lanes
along major corridors within the specific plan.
Class I and II bike paths will provide linkage
into neighboring communities in Riverside and
Moreno Valley. Meridian developments are
required to provide bike parking spaces near
business entrances.
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Bike Paths / Pedestrian Linkage
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As a means of providing safe streets for
pedestrians that use public transit, Meridian is
being developed with miles of parkways along
major corridors.
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Alternate TransportationRTA
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Alternate Transportation / Traffic Demand
Management Plans

• Employers in Meridian with more than 250
  full-time employees are required to submit
  Traffic Demand Management (TDM) Plans that
  address the following
• Designate a TDM coordinator
• Identify Alternative Modes of Transportation
• Identify financial incentives available for
  transit use and carpooling
• Provide preferential parking for carpools
• 5. Installing showers and locker rooms are an
  option.

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LEED
Intellicenter Office Buildings LEED Silver
(Core Shell)
LEED Certification and/or compliance is
encouraged but not required.
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Energy Efficiency, Tesco

• Solar
• 310,000 sq ft solar farm, largest rooftop system
  in the US
• Producing 2 MW electricity
• Lighting
• Energy efficient cool temperature florescent
  Hi-Bay in both buildings

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The Fresh Easy fleet

• Tescos fleet of distribution trailers
• hybrid refrigeration vector unit
• automatic refrigeration shut-off
• complete engine shut-off and
• electrical stand-by technology.

• Material handling equipment forklifts and pallet
  trucks
• 100 AC electric to give longer running time
• Yard tractors 100 propane rather than diesel

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The Fresh Easy fleet
Electrification System The primary purpose is to
provide power to the refrigerated trailers in
order to maintain internal temperature control.
By using electricity to power the evaporators on
the trailers instead of the internal diesel
engine, we reduce the carbon output and save
energy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
estimates that fuel savings could be has high as
3,240 a year, per truck parking space.
Typically found at truck stops throughout the
U.S., we know of no other logistic facility that
provides its own electrification system.
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Energy Efficiency

• ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROVISIONS
• Solar or Low Emission Water Heaters
• Double Paned Windows
• Use light colored roof materials
• Orient buildings to the north for natural
  cooling
• Increase Attic Insulation beyond Title 24
  requirements.

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LEED Neighborhood Development Pilot ProgramA
Cursory Review of Meridian
Smart Location Linkage Smart Location Linkage Smart Location Linkage 23 Points
Prereq 1 Smart Location Smart Location Required
Prereq 2 Proximity to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Proximity to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Required
Prereq 3 Imperiled Species and Ecological Communities Imperiled Species and Ecological Communities Required
Prereq 4 Wetland and Water Body Conservation Wetland and Water Body Conservation Required
Prereq 5 Farmland Conservation Farmland Conservation Required
Prereq 6 Floodplain Avoidance Floodplain Avoidance Required
Credit 1 Brownfield Redevelopment Brownfield Redevelopment 2
Credit 2 High Priority Brownfields Redevelopment High Priority Brownfields Redevelopment 1
Credit 3 Preferred Location Preferred Location 7
Credit 4 Reduced Automobile Dependence Reduced Automobile Dependence 7
Credit 5 Bicycle Network Bicycle Network 1
Credit 6 Housing and Jobs Proximity Housing and Jobs Proximity 3
Credit 7 School Proximity School Proximity 0
Credit 8 Steep Slope Protection Steep Slope Protection 0
Credit 9 Site Design for Habitat or Wetlands Conservation Site Design for Habitat or Wetlands Conservation 1
Credit 10 Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands Restoration of Habitat or Wetlands 0
Credit 11 Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands Conservation Management of Habitat or Wetlands 1

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LEED, Cursory Review
Neighborhood Pattern Design Neighborhood Pattern Design 16 Points
Prereq 1 Open Community Required
Prereq 2 Compact Development Required
Credit 1 Compact Development 2
Credit 2 Diversity of Uses 0
Credit 3 Diversity of Housing Types 0
Credit 4 Affordable Rental Housing 0
Credit 5 Affordable For-Sale Housing 0
Credit 6 Reduced Parking Footprint 2
Credit 7 Walkable Streets 5
Credit 8 Street Network 2
Credit 9 Transit Facilities 1
Credit 10 Transportation Demand Management 2
Credit 11 Access to Surrounding Vicinity 1
Credit 12 Access to Public Spaces 1
Credit 13 Access to Active Public Spaces 0
Credit 14 Universal Accessibility 0
Credit 15 Community Outreach and Involvement 0
Credit 16 Local Food Production 0
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LEED, Cursory Review
Green Construction Technology Green Construction Technology 15 Points
Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Required
Credit 1 LEED Certified Green Buildings 3
Credit 2 Energy Efficiency in Buildings 0
Credit 3 Reduced Water Use 3
Credit 4 Building Reuse and Adaptive Reuse 0
Credit 5 Reuse of Historic Buildings 0
Credit 6 Minimize Site Disturbance through Site Design 0
Credit 7 Minimize Site Disturbance during Construction 1
Credit 8 Contaminant Reduction in Brownfields Remediation 1
Credit 9 Stormwater Management 2
Credit 10 Heat Island Reduction 1
Credit 11 Solar Orientation 0
Credit 12 On-Site Energy Generation 0
Credit 13 On-Site Renewable Energy Sources 0
Credit 14 District Heating Cooling 0
Credit 15 Infrastructure Energy Efficiency 0
Credit 16 Wastewater Management 0
Credit 17 Recycled Content for Infrastructure 1
Credit 18 Construction Waste Management 1
Credit 19 Comprehensive Waste Management 1
Credit 20 Light Pollution Reduction 1
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LEED, Cursory Review
Innovation Design Process Innovation Design Process Innovation Design Process 1 Point
Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title 0
Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title 0
Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title 0
Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title 0
Credit 1.5 Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title Innovation in Design Provide Specific Title 0
Credit 2 LEED Accredited Professional LEED Accredited Professional 1
56 Points
Project Totals (pre-certification estimates) Project Totals (pre-certification estimates) Project Totals (pre-certification estimates) 106 Points
Certified 40-49 points, Silver 50-59 points, Gold 60-79 points, Platinum 80-106 points Disclosure This cursory review is based off of the 2007 pilot checklist for Neighborhood Developments which is not limited to residential developments and may include business park developments. This review did not include a full analysis of qualifications as required under an official LEED application submittal. This cursory checklist review was not completed by a LEED Accredited Professional. Certified 40-49 points, Silver 50-59 points, Gold 60-79 points, Platinum 80-106 points Disclosure This cursory review is based off of the 2007 pilot checklist for Neighborhood Developments which is not limited to residential developments and may include business park developments. This review did not include a full analysis of qualifications as required under an official LEED application submittal. This cursory checklist review was not completed by a LEED Accredited Professional. Certified 40-49 points, Silver 50-59 points, Gold 60-79 points, Platinum 80-106 points Disclosure This cursory review is based off of the 2007 pilot checklist for Neighborhood Developments which is not limited to residential developments and may include business park developments. This review did not include a full analysis of qualifications as required under an official LEED application submittal. This cursory checklist review was not completed by a LEED Accredited Professional. Certified 40-49 points, Silver 50-59 points, Gold 60-79 points, Platinum 80-106 points Disclosure This cursory review is based off of the 2007 pilot checklist for Neighborhood Developments which is not limited to residential developments and may include business park developments. This review did not include a full analysis of qualifications as required under an official LEED application submittal. This cursory checklist review was not completed by a LEED Accredited Professional.
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The Meridian Specific Plan sets a standard in
green development for Business Parks. The March
Area General Plan Update anticipated in 2009 will
include a Sustainability/Green Element. The
Northeast Corner Specific Plan process will also
feature Green measures. As part of discussions
on the March Medical Center Specific Plan, we are
talking about following the pilot LEED standards
for Health Care facilities.