USGBC LEED for NEW CONSTRUCTION: SS Credit 2

Intent

• To channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure.

• Protect greenfields and protect habitat and natural resources.

Implementation

Density Development (OPTION 1)

Commercial

• minimum 60,000 sq.ft. per acre

• compare to 2 story downtown building

• previously developed site

Community Connectivity (OPTION 2)

1. previously developed site

2.within 1/2 mile radius of 10 "basic services" (see below)

• Banks, churches, restaurants (2 allowed), stores, etc.

• do not include undeveloped areas (parks, water bodies)

• pedestrian access between buildings

3. within 1/2 mile of residential area averaging density 10/units per acre

    Illustration of a sample  Area Plan

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