Table 3.

Indicators in selected neighbourhood sustainability assessment frameworks (NSAFs) addressing environmental quality.

NSAFsEnvironmental quality
BREEAM CommunitiesSE03- Flood risks assessment; SE04- noise pollution; SE08- Microclimate; SE10- Adapting to climate change; SE13- Flood risk assessment; SE16- Light pollution
LEED-NDWetland and Water-body conservation; Agricultural land conservation; Brownfield remediation; Certified green buildings; Heat island reduction; Solid waste management
Green Star CommunitiesIntegrated water cycle; Greenhouse gas strategy; Materials; Sustainable transport and movement; Sustainable sites; Ecological value; Waste management; Heat island effect; Light pollution
DGNB (Urban Districts)ENV 1.1- Life cycle impact assessment; ENV 1.4- Biodiversity; ENV 1.5- Urban Climate; ENV 1.6- Environmental risks; ENV 1.7- Ground water and soil protection; ENV 2.1- Life cycle assessment (resource consumption); ENV 2.2- Water cycle; ENV 2.3- Land use

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