2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach env env isi on on Sustainability Rating System Name Here Terry F. . Nei eimeyer, , PE, , BCEE In Instit titute fo for r Sus ustainable le In Infr frastructure Boar ard Member
“We’re Building 2050 Today”* Wackernagle graphic How infrastructure will perform for the next several generations depends on what we build today
IS ISI I Development Three founding partners committed to sustainability and developed a number of tools and resource libraries APWA – Center for Sustainability ASCE – Committee on Sustainability ACEC – Green Scorecard ISI Formation Leveraging value of a consolidated approach Creating a framework that should become the National Standard for Sustainable Infrastructure Create a civil infrastructure standard model - USGBC 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
IS ISI I Development Concurrently, Paul Zofnass and Harvard University collaborated in creating an infrastructure rating tool similar to env isi on. ISI and Zofnass/Harvard agreed to harmonize both tools together to have one US tool. env isi on 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Creating th the Tool • Inventoried the market (900+ rating systems) • Engaged two consultants experienced with FIDIC (PSM II) and CEEQUAL to develop basic framework • ASCE Foundation contributed $300,000 to development of rating system • Founder Partners developed goals for a rating system, critical review and development of core concepts, gap identification, refinement of approaches, products • Collaboration with a number of federal agencies 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Constructing th the Rati ting Syste tem • Should be relevant, supportive, usable and productive E-version, interactive, instructive, outcome-based, process- supportive, outputs • Should be scalable according to complexity and size Stage 1 – checklist and self assessment Stage 2 – comprehensive consideration of multiple criteria and core system Stage 3 – focused project assessment (+ operations, existing facilities) Stage 4 – multi-attribute, complex, contested, triple bottom line (TBL) balancing • Agencies, owners, consultants, communities (+/-) should be able to use approach to reach consensus through informed decision making 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Framework • Matrix evaluation of 5 Primary Criteria 1) Quality of Life, 2) Leadership, 3) Resource Allocation, 4) Natural World, 5) Climate and Risk • Triple bottom line-1)economic, 2)social & 3)environmental attributes and relative performance • 60 Secondary Criteria and narrative guidance • A Sustainability “Score” and road map • Supports consideration of performance achievement (higher efficiency) as well as process improvement (pathway to supportable and effective approaches) • Launched in January 2012, Version 2.0 • www.sustainableinfrastructure.org 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Project Credits QL1.1 Community Quality RA1.1 Embodied Energy NW1.1 Prime Habitat CR1.1 Greenhouse LD1.1 Effective Leadership of life LD1.2 Sustainability RA1.2 Procurement NW1.2 Wetlands Gas Emissions QL1.2 Stimulate Sustainable Management System RA1.3 Recycling Surface Water CR1.2 Air Pollutants Growth LD1.3 Collaboration RA1.4 Regional NW1.3 Prime CR2.1 Climate Threat QL1.3 Local Skills LD1.4 Stakeholder Materials Farmland CR2.2 Traps and QL2.1 Public Health and RA1.5 Divert Waste NW1.4 Geologic Vulnerabilities Involvement Safety LD2.1 By-Product RA1.6 Reduce Material Hazards CR2.3 Long-term QL2.2 Noise and Vibration Synergy Export NW1.5 Floodplains Adaptability QL2.3 Light Pollution LD2.2 Integration RA1.7 Deconstruction NW1.6 Steep Slopes CR2.4 Short-term QL2.4 Mobility and Access LD3.1 Long Term RA2.1 Reduce NW1.7 Greenfields Hazards QL2.5 Alternative Energy Consumption NW2.1 Storm water CR2.5 Heat Islands Monitoring and Transportation Modes Maintenance RA2.2 Renewable Energy NW2.2 Pesticides CR0.0 Innovation QL2.6 Site Accessibility LD3.2 Regulatory/ RA2.3 Monitor Energy NW2.3 Water QL3.1 Historic and Cultural Policy Conflicts Systems Contamination QL3.2 Views, Local Character LD3.3 Extend Useful RA3.1 Water Availability NW3.1 Biodiversity QL3.3 Public Space RA3.2 Water NW3.2 Invasive Life QL0.0 Innovation LD0.0 Innovation Consumption Species RA3.3 Monitor NW3.3 Disturbed Soils Water Systems NW3.4 Maintain RA0.0 Innovation Water Functions NW0.0 Innovation ISI Presentation 8
Opportunity Space Y. Range of sustainable performance X. Project Life Cycle Affected stakeholders Partner organizations Regulatory institutions Z. Stakeholder Collaboration 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 1 Checklist – 60 Questions- Available th this is Spri ring • Yes/No -Has an action been done or an outcome achieved? For example, “Person appointed”, “Policy issued” or “Brownfield land used instead of greenfield” • Objective -Each objective starts with an imperative statement, further explained and amplified by one or more questions • Measures -Provided for each objective. These will be used as a basis for the evidence or as justification for answering question in the affirmative. • Guidance -Each of the objectives and measures will be associated with the applicable guidance designed to assist the user. • Scoping out -Some of the objectives may be scoped out (deleted), not considered or counted if they are not applicable to the project. • Output -Checklist users will get a bar graph that represents the number of questions they answered yes to. The score will give users an idea of how many sustainability factors were considered and/or incorporated into the project 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 1 Example 1. Quality of Life QL. Preserve Historic and Cultural Resources Intent: Preserve or restore significant historical and cultural sites and related resources to Assessor preserve and enhance community cultural Decision- YES or resources? Include? NO Metric: Summary of steps taken to identify, preserve or restore cultural resources. Has the project team worked with the community and required regulatory and resource agencies to identify cultural resources? Has the project team conducted a feasibility analysis to understand the possibilities of incorporating preservation or enhancement of historic and cultural resources into the project? Has the project team worked with cultural stakeholders to develop a sensitive design and approach, with the ultimate goal of avoiding all cultural resources or fully preserving the character-defining features of that resource? 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 1 • Checklist is FREE! • APWA insisted on simple evaluation of projects • If you get enough “yes’s”, may want to consider stage 2 and awards • Regardless, one yes is better than none and 30 yes’s are better than 10. 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 1 Scoring Objectives considered: 45 Included Objectives: 60 % of Included Objectives Addressed Section 1 45% Quality of Life Section 2 20% Leadership Section 3 26% Resource Alloc. Section 4 40% Natural World Section 5 100% Climate & Risk 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 2 Scoring Syste tem Same Objectives as in Stage 1 • • Same “Scoping Out” or “Excluded” as Stage 1 • Some Objectives cannot be Excluded • Level of Achievement Scoring (up to 5 levels) • Improved • Enhanced • Superior • Conserving • Restorative • Guidance Manual • Assessors to score • ISI-SP certified assessors 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
IS ISI-SP Credentialing Available on Website in March 2012 • • Six one hour training modules • Application and fees • Testing and fees in April 2012 • Open Book/Internet 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 2 Example Section NW 1.2 Protect Wetlands and Surface Waters Intent: Protect, enhance and restore areas designated as wetlands, shorelines, and water bodies by providing natural buffer zones, vegetation and soil protection zones Metric: Size of natural buffer zones established around all wetlands, shorelines and water bodies. Improved 1 point Enhanced 4 points Superior 9 points Conserving 14 points Restorative 18 points 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
Sta tage 2 Guid idance Example Improved (1) Avoid development or buffer > 50 feet. Avoid development on sites that contain or are located within 50 feet of wetlands, shorelines or water bodies . Additionally, if applicable, establish a vegetation and soil protective zone (VSPZ) for an area within 50 feet of any wetland areas, shoreline, or water body or within setback distances from wetlands prescribed in state or local laws and or regulations, whichever is more stringent… Enhanced (4) Buffer > 100 feet Superior (9) Buffer > 200 feet Conserving (14) Buffer > 300 feet Restorative (18) Aquatic and wetland restoration. In addition to points awarded for buffering, project may earn up to 5 points for restoring previously degraded buffer zones to a natural state….. 2012 MdQI Conference Quality Transportation- A Hybrid Approach
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