Table 2 List of the selected assessment items

Categories Items Weighted score* Categories Items Weighted scorey**
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
Weighted score=Frequency × Assigned score (1-5).
The items whose score is above the mean (42.86) are highlighted.