LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What does infill development refer to?

1. Building in high-density urban areas

2. Creating new developments far from existing cities

3. Developing rural areas for agriculture

4. Removing old buildings in urban centers

The correct answer is: Building in high-density urban areas

Infill development refers to the process of utilizing vacant or underused parcels of land within existing urban areas to create new buildings or enhance existing structures. This approach promotes higher density and more efficient use of space in urban environments, ultimately leading to less urban sprawl and more sustainable communities. By developing in these already urban areas, infill projects help to make better use of existing infrastructure, such as roads, schools, and transportation options, thus reducing the need for new services and community resources in far-flung areas. The other options present concepts that do not align with the principle of infill development. Creating new developments far from existing cities indicates a pattern of urban sprawl, which is contrary to infill objectives. Developing rural areas for agriculture involves land use in non-urban settings, and removing old buildings in urban centers highlights a demolition process rather than the constructive intent of infilling unused spaces.