Overview of the Envision TM

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1 Overview of the Envision TM Sustainability Rating System Facing the Challenges Together APWA Annual Conference October 14, 2014 Art Hirsch TerraLogic Sustainable Solutions

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6 Sustainability Definition ASCE Sustainability- set of economic, environmental and social conditions in which all of society has the capacity and opportunity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitely, without degrading the quantity, quality or the availability of natural resources and ecosystems.

7 Envision Purpose Initiate a systematic change..to transform the way infrastructure is design, built and operated Foster a necessary improvement in infrastructure performance and resiliency across full economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability Need to design infrastructure now to be operationally efficient for the next 50 years

8 Infrastructure Projects for Envision ENERGY Geothermal Hydroelectric Nuclear Coal Natural Gas Oil/Refinery Wind Solar Biomass WATER Potable water distribution Capture/Storage Water Reuse Storm Water Management Flood Control WASTE Solid waste Recycling Hazardous Waste Collection & Transfer TRANSPORT Airports Roads Highways Bikes Pedestrians s Railways Public Transit Ports Waterways LANDSCAPE Public Realm Parks Ecosystem Services INFORMATION Communications Internet Phones Satellites Data Centers Sensors

9 THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM

10 Envision TM Structure Stage 1- Self Assessment (future) conceptual/pre-planning l phase

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12 Envision TM Structure Stage 2- Assessment, Verification and Recognition (Certification) Phase 1 Planning and Design (current) Phase 2 Construction ti (future) Phase 3 Operation and Maintenance (future) Ph 4 D i /D i i i Phase 4- Deconstruction/Decommissioning (future)

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14 EnvisionCredit List

15 Levels of Achievement 30 QL1.1 IMPROVE COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE 25 Points No Negative Impact 5 0 Improved Enhanced Superior Conserving Restorative 15

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17 Envision TM Credit Components

18 Envision Project Assessment TM

19 Envision Assessment Results TM

20 Envision TM Assessment Results

21 Award Levels Recognition Level Minimum Applicable Points Minimum in Each Category Bronze 20% Silver Award 30% No minimum category Gold Award 40% percentage required Best in Class Award Platinum Award 50%

22 Envision Case Studies Sun Valley Watershed Multi Benefit Project William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery Academy and Woodman Road Interchange

23 Los Angeles Department of Works Sun Valley Watershed Multi Benefit Project Platinum Award

24 Sun Valley Watershed Multi Benefit Project Stormwater and flood protection Former landfill Created wetlands, detention basin and park Collaboration with stakeholders on design Long term monitoring and maintenance plan Stormwater treatment train before infiltration Sustainability based watershed management plan Water conservation via native plants (potential Water conservation via native plants (potential water reuse water line)

25 Alaska Department of Fish and Game William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery Gold Award

26 William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery Recirculation Technology-5% of energy and water usage than conventional systems Integrated team/partnership Public outreach and education Bicycle, walking paths and park Contaminated property siting and restoration ti Former power plant cooling pond Native landscaping- no herbicides id

27 107 Fish Rearing Tanks 6 million fish per year 27

28 Academy and Woodman Road Interchange- Colorado Springs

29 Transportation Academy/Woodmen Road Interchange Major public outreach program Public an active participant in the design An inverted single point urban interchange chosen as the best option to improve traffic flows Innovative context t sensitive design and aesthetics Innovative BMPs for stormwater resulting in water quality improvements Client and Project Management behind sustainability concept

30 Envision Scoring Total Score=289 (*39%) 110 Quality of Life 60 Leadership 56 Natural World 35 Resource Allocation 24 Climate and Risk 4I Innovation *Recognition Level Acknowledgement of Merit

31 Program Level Benefits Program guidance document The right project vs. doing the project right Meet sustainability expectations of decision makers Public relations tool Metrics to gauge program success Ideas to improve community quality of life Project economic evaluations (LCA)

32 Project Level Benefits Public meeting tool to gain acceptance Tool to develop project RFP & Contractor/subcontractor expectations Project recognition tool Cost savings Avoidance of impacts Material reuse/recycling Energy conservation Water conservation Reduced potential for change orders

33 Project Level Benefits Promotes project team integration Sustainability Coordinator Construction Engineering Environmental Community Outreach Specialists Owner

34 Envision Utilization for Municipal Projects A new way to approach infrastructure projects Tool to integrate sustainability Performance metrics Public awareness and engagement Promotes project recognition Forces thinking about complex issues

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36 Art Hirsch-TerraLogic

37 Fee Schedule Registration Fee: $1000 Verification Fee Project Size ($) Non-Member Price ISI Member Price Up to 2M $3000 $ M $8500 $ M $17,000 $14, M $25,000 $21, M $33,000 $28,000 Over 250M $5000 per 100M above base price of $20,000 Appeals Fee: $500 per credit 37