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LEED favors locations that leverage existing infrastructure and minimize sprawl. Remediated brownfield infill supports environmental restoration while placing occupants near jobs, services, and multimodal options. Proximity to quality transit reduces single-occupant vehicle dependence and associated emissions; connected sidewalks and cycle networks encourage active modes and equitable access. Greenfield development consumes habitat and often demands new roads and utilities, locking in car-centric patterns. Abundant free parking induces driving and increases paved area, exacerbating heat island effects. Private shuttles can be helpful but are limited in reach and durability compared to public transit. Choosing a walkable, transit-served, remediated site advances LT objectives, lowers transportation footprints, and typically eases achievement of related credits (bicycle facilities, reduced parking, and access to diverse uses), all while helping budgets by reducing required parking and infrastructure.