Which of the following is a LEED assessment area?

• A. Sustainable site design, energy, water, materials, and indoor environmental quality
• B. Transportation planning metrics
• C. Parking lot optimization
• D. Landscape aesthetics

Answer: (B)

LEED assessment areas are the defined categories used to evaluate a project’s environmental performance. One of these categories is Location and Transportation, which focuses on where a building sits and how people get to and around the site. Transportation planning metrics fit this category because they measure factors like access to transit, bike facilities, pedestrian options, and how parking is managed, all aimed at reducing car use and emissions. That choice stands out because it directly aligns with a formal LEED category, rather than describing a bundle of topics or a single design outcome. The other options describe broad topics or specific design ideas rather than a recognized LEED assessment area.