User talk:Lmpenix/sandbox

A LEED ND community reduces urban sprawl. This is done by locating neighborhoods closer to existing town and city centers, providing better transit access, repurposing previously developed or infill sites, and encourages healthy living. "Neighborhood Pattern and Design emphasizes the creation of compact, walkable, vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods with good connections to nearby communities."

Protect threatened species Fragmentation and loss of habitat are threats to species. Increase transportation choice and decrease automobile dependence.

The LEED ND prerequisite review is an optional review of the Smart Location and Linkage (SLL) prerequisites and/or the Neighborhood Pattern and Design (NPD) prerequisites. These prerequisites address the location of your project site, the avoidance of sensitive areas like wetlands and endangered species habitat, and the project’s contextual site design and urban design criteria. This path is most beneficial if you are uncertain whether your project can meet the requirements of these prerequisites. https://new.usgbc.org/cert-guide/neighborhood

"...the LEED rating for new construction requires developers to complete a detailed checklist and awards 64 possible points for green building practices." Basic certification requires 40-49 points, silver 50-59 points, gold 60-79 points, and 80+ points for platinum certification.

https://www.usgbc.org/sites/all/assets/section/files/v4-guide-excerpts/Excerpt_v4_ND.pdf

Prerequisites for LEED-ND Certification
In order to qualify for LEED-ND certification, the project must "...have a smart location, meaning that it must be located (1) on an infill site; (2) within walking distance of public transit stops; (3) in an areas with preexisting shops, services, and facilities; or (4) on a site where evidence shows that the average per capita rate of vehicle miles traveled will be lower than that for the metropolitan region as a whole." Mandatory requirements also include comprehensive wastewater management, protection of natural habitat and endangered species, and preservation of farmland. All these requirement must be met while maintaining density throughout the neighborhood's layout.

Site Types
Previously Developed

Infill Site infill sites

Adjacent Site Sites Adjacent to existing development