Which of the following practices limits the amount of land covered by buildings, pavement or infrastructure and makes efficient use of the space within existing communities?
Infill development refers to building within unused and underutilized lands in existing urban areas, rather than developing on greenfields or open land. According to LEED v4 BD+C under LT Credit: Sensitive Land Protection and LT Credit: High Priority Site, infill development:
"Encourages development in locations with existing infrastructure to reduce environmental impacts of new construction."
"Limits land consumption and supports compact development by building on previously developed sites in established communities."
This practice supports smart growth, reduces the need for new roads and utilities, and maximizes land efficiency.
Option B (Parking restrictions) help reduce car use but don’t directly address land efficiency.
Option C (Financial incentives) are policies, not land-use strategies.
Option D (Increased open space) preserves land but doesn't reduce development footprint unless combined with compact development.
Correct answer: A. Infill development — it most directly supports land efficiency and sustainable site development.
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