Green Spaces – Above Green

Required

Intent

To provide accessible green spaces to positively impact physical, mental and psychological health and well-being of the community while also enhancing the environmental quality.

Requirements

Meet all of the following requirements:

Provide a minimum of 121 square feet per person (11.25 square meter per person) of green space within the city.
Minimum area of each parcel of green space must be no less than 7212 square feet (670 square meters).
90% of the dwelling units must have a green space within 1/2 mile (800 meters) walkable distance. Adopt either or combination of both of the following criteria to meet the requirement.
- Walkable access to a public park.
- Adopt building ordinance to the effect that residential areas which are not within walkable distance of a public park should provide an equivalent of 121 square feet per person (11.25 square meter per person) of green space within walkable distance.

Green space is defined as land that is partly or completely covered with trees, shrubs, grass or other vegetation. This includes urban parks, trails and community farms or gardens¹ including roof top gardens. This does not include schoolyards, playgrounds, public seating areas, public plazas or vacant lots. Areas allocated for urban agriculture under QL Credit: Public Health may be included to meet the requirements of this credit.

References: LEED v4 ND NPD Credit: Access to Civic and Public Space STAR Communities V2 BE-6: Public Parkland, Outcome 2: Proximity