Sustainable Infrastructure Guideline Development at The Port Authority of NY & NJ

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1 Sustainable Infrastructure Guideline Development at The Port Authority of NY & NJ July 14, 2009 Presented by Susanne DesRoches, Sustainable Design Manager, PANYNJ TRB Committee ADC60, 2009 Summer Workshop

2 Port Authority District Map

3 PA Sustainability Goals Incorporate Sustainable Design (as prescribed by PA policy) into 100% of new construction, substantial renovation and reconstruction projects. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (CO 2, CH 4, N 2 O, HFCs, PFCs, SF 6 ) by 5% annually. Reduce consumption of energy derived from fossil fuels/grid electricity by 5% annually. Reduce emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide by 3% annually. Recycle 75% of selected construction and demolition waste (asphalt, concrete, steel, nonhazardous soil) by weight, incorporating the target into new contracts beginning in Reduce water consumption by 3% annually.

4 Sustainable Design Guideline Development In 2003, the World Trade Center Sustainable Design Guidelines were developed as a collaborative effort between: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC) New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) The Reference Manual (completed in 2005) provided information for environmental and sustainable design, planning, construction and operation of this urban-scale development.

5 Current Sustainable Design Guidelines (SDG) Concurrently, Sustainable Design Guidelines for PA projects were under development and were completed in June Main tool used by the Engineering Dept. for implementing sustainable design practices Apply to applicable New Building, Facility or Multi- Buildings - New Construction or Substantial Renovation or Reconstruction and project applicability determined by square footage Use LEED (NC 2.1) and WTC Guidelines as models and is in compliance with NYS Executive Order 111 Included in PA Tenant Construction Manual

6 Project Type Categorization by Square Footage

7 Sustainable Design Guidelines Checklist

8 Why The Port Authority needs Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines?

9 Port Authority Infrastructure Project Types Roadways & Parking Lots Runways & Taxiways Site Utilities Fuel Systems and Tanks Rails Bridges Tunnels Toll Plazas Docks, Piers and Channels Associated HVAC and Vertical Circulation Associated Stormwater Infiltration/Filtration Associated Electric Power, Lighting, Electronics and Communications

10 Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines Development Chief Architect took a leadership role in Assembled a Multi-Disciplinary Internal Team including consultants Will apply to new construction, major renovations, repairs and upgrades of infrastructure projects. Sustainable design solutions aimed to reduce environmental footprint of any infrastructure project while improving its performance.

11 Guideline Development Timeline 2009 Jan March August Oct 2010 Jan March Existing Model Research Credit Exploration Draft Guidelines Complete Peer Review Completed Guidelines Design Process Integration

12 Reference Models 1 New York State GreenLITES Focuses on Roadways New York City Dept. of Design and Construction High Performance Guidelines Focuses on Roadways Sustainable Sites Initiative Focuses on Site Issues LEED of Neighborhood Development Focuses on New Communities Canada s InfraGuide National Comprehensive Planning Tool for Municipal Infrastructure

13 Reference Guidelines Matrix Tool

14 Inter-Agency Guideline Charrette All-day charrette held with representatives from: All Engineering Disciplines PANYNJ facilities Consultant (Croxton Collaborative Architects) Reviewed existing reference model matrix to identified PANYNJ best practices. Established guideline categories and voted to prioritize guidelines.

15 Identification of Categories Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines sections: Materials Site Water Energy & Atmosphere Construction Environmental Maintenance & Operations

16 Materials Section Materials Section Credits (draft): Material Reuse Use Recycled Materials Use Local Materials Conserve / Reuse Existing Facilities & Infrastructure Enhance Pavement Lifecycle Maximize Use of Pervious Pavement Heat Island Reduction Utilize Thin Surface Paving Minimize Use of Toxic and/or Hazardous Materials Use Sustainably Harvested Wood Utilize Durable Materials Minimize Use of Chlorinated Plastic Piping & Accessories Optimize Rolling Surface Quality Utilize Non-Toxic Coatings, Cleaners, Lubricants, and Penetrants

17 Site Section Site Section Credits (draft): Prepare a Site Assessment Conserve/Reuse Existing Facilities & Infrastructure Elements Community Participation and Interaction Enhances Streetscape for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, etc Improve Traffic Flow Optimize Street Safety Utilize Brownfields Protect Floodplains and Wetlands or Construct Compensatory Landscapes Enhance Landscape Planning Minimize Use of Turf Grass Amends and Reuse Existing Soils Minimize Impact of Utility Work Minimize Light Pollution Integrated Pest Management during Design

18 Water Section Water Section Credits (draft): Develop an Integrated Stormwater Management Plan Reduce Water Pollution Source Control Manage Stormwater via Bioremediation and Structural Water Treatments Sustainable Storm/Sewer/Water Line Management Reduce Incidents of Combine Sewer/Storm Outflows Reduce Use of Potable Water for Irrigation Reduce Loss of Potable Water through Distribution

19 Energy Section Energy Section Credits (draft): Use Energy Efficient Electrical Systems Use Renewable Energy Non-Building Systems Commissioning Efficiency in Process Energy End Use Metering Electric Car & Alternative Fuel Recharging Stations

20 Construction Environment Section Construction Environment Section Credits (draft): Minimize Street Closures & Traffic Disruption Protect Exiting Natural Systems Noise & Vibration Abatement Meet or Exceed EPA Clean Fuel Standards Minimize Atmospheric & Water Pollutants at the Site Prevent Pollution from Stormwater Run-off during Construction Reduce Landfill Construction Material Salvage Materials at the Site Implement Integrated Pest Management during Construction

21 Maintenance & Operations Section Maintenance & Operations Section Credits (draft): Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Preferred De-Icing Chemicals Preferred Maintenance materials Facilities Waste Management Integrated Pest Management during O&M Cleaning and Maintenance of Vehicles Sustainable management of Underground Vessels and Tanks Sustainable Relamping

22 Next Steps - Final Guidelines & Peer Review 3 Finalize each section s credits through in-depth meetings. Fold Applicable PA specifications and best practices into each credit. Peer review conducted by a review committee comprised of industry experts, academic community and contractors.

23 Next Steps - Implementation 4 Screening Tool for Designers Sample Screening Question: Does the project scope include installation of new pavement material or the repair of existing pavement material? Enhance Pavement Lifecycle Maximize Use of Pervious Pavement Heat Island Reduction Utilize Thin Surface Paving Optimize Rolling Surface Quality

24 Next Steps - Implementation Rating System Rating system may be introduced, could be similar to the system used in NYS DOT GreenLITES. Major benefit would be to provide incentives for design innovation. Pilot Phase will be used to run typical project list through guidelines to identify credit levels.

25 Conclusion The Engineering Department is striving to meet the PA goal of 100% of all new construction and renovation projects to incorporate Sustainable Design solutions. The Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines are an important tool to implement these environmentally positive strategies into the design process.