LEED CERTIFICATION – REQUIREMENTS FOR LT CREDIT: LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT LOCATION

LEED v4.1 has introduced this credit-

-To avoid development on inappropriate sites.

-To reduce vehicle distance traveled.

-To enhance livability and improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

5-20 possible points are awarded for this credit

This credit applies to

New Construction (8–16 points),Core & Shell (8–20 points),Schools (8–15 points),Retail (8–16 points),Data Centers (8–16 points),Warehouses & Distribution Centers (8–16 points),Hospitality (8–16 points)& Healthcare (5–9 points)

Requirements

NC, CS, SCHOOLS, RETAIL, DATA CENTERS, WAREHOUSES & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, HOSPITALITY, HEALTHCARE

Locate the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development (Stage 2 or Stage 3 under the Pilot or v2009 rating systems, Certified Plan or Certified Built Project under the LEED v4 rating system).

Projects attempting this credit are not eligible to earn points under other Location and Transportation credits.

Table 1. Points for LEED ND location.