Recycled Components

Materials used in a home that were salvaged or are made from recycled materials. One example is wood flooring made from salvaged timber from old barns.

Retrofitting

Retrofitting The process of rethinking a development plan after completion to include newer features, such as green or eco-friendly features.

Ridership Shed

Ridership Shed The area surrounding a mass transit embarkation point, such as a rail station or bus stop, from which riders are drawn. Refers to both the area and number of riders.

Runoff

Runoff A natural form of bringing debris and sediment into water, runoff is the natural formation of streams after precipitation that carries contaminants to a larger water source.