| Site context | Preserve site’s value | 37 | Soil and vegetation | Use non-invasive plants | 39 |
| Brownfield development | 43 | Use of native plants | 51 |
| Eco-friendly layout planning | 47 | Preserving/recycling existing vegetation | 53 |
| Pre-environmental impact assessment | 31 | Low-maintenance plants | 33 |
| Integrated planning | 49 | Roof garden/wall garden | 51 |
| Ecological environment | Preserving existing habitats | 51 | Topsoil storage/utilization | 45 |
| Green network | 39 | Restore soils disturbed during construction | 37 |
| Habitat restoration | 45 | Health and convenience | Cultural/historical preservation | 55 |
| Water | Stormwater/greywater reuse | 51 | Trails/ places for exercise | 51 |
| Natural ground areas | 45 | Resting areas | 53 |
| River/wetland restoration | 53 | Promote sustainability education | 33 |
| Water features to conserve water | 31 | Safety/accessibility | 41 |
| Materials and facilities | Using local materials | 45 | Reduce light pollution | 33 |
| Using eco-friendly materials | 51 | Maintenance | Monitoring plan | 55 |
| Using recycled materials | 43 | Recycle organic matter generated during site operations | 35 |
| Maintain on-site structures and paving | 33 | Reduce outdoor energy consumption for landscape | 37 |
| Divert construction materials from disposal | 34 | Management cost saving plan | 45 |