LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

(1-18 points)

Intent

To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To enhance livability and improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements

Locate the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development (Stage 2 or Stage 3 under the Pilot or 2009 rating systems, Certified Plan or Certified Project under the LEED v4 rating system). Projects attempting this credit are not eligible to earn points under other Location and Transportation credits. Points are awarded according to the following table.

Table 1. Points for LEED-ND location

Certification level	Points BD&C	Points BD&C (Core and Shell)	Points BD&C (Schools)	Points BD&C (Healthcare)	Points ID&C
Certified	8	8	8	5	8
Silver	10	12	10	6	10
Gold	12	16	12	7	12
Platinum	16	20	15	9	18

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