(2 points)
INTENT
Improve access to fresh produce and provide opportunities for on-site food production.
SUMMARY
ISSUE
SOLUTIONS
IMPACT
REQUIREMENTS
Provide Gardening Space (1 point)
Verified by Owner, Photographic evidence
For All Spaces except Dwelling Units
The project provides a permanent and accessible space for food production within 800 m [0.5 mi] of the project boundary that meets the following requirements:
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The space includes at least one of the following:
- Garden or greenhouse with food-bearing plants.
- Edible landscaping (e.g., fruit trees, herbs).
- Hydroponic or aeroponic farming system.
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The space is open to regular building occupants during regular building hours and foods grown are made available to regular building occupants.
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The space is at least 0.09 m2 [1 ft2] per eligible employee or 0.05 m2 [0.5 ft2] per student, whichever area is greater (up to a maximum of 70 m2 [750 ft2]). The area calculated is the actual growing area (vertical or horizontal) used for the production of food-bearing plants.
For Dwelling Units
The project provides a permanent and accessible space for food production within 800 m [0.5 mi] of the project boundary that meets the following requirements:
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The space includes at least one of the following:
- Garden or greenhouse with food-bearing plants.
- Edible landscaping (e.g., fruit trees, herbs).
- Hydroponic or aeroponic farming system.
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The space is open to regular building occupants during regular building hours and foods grown are made available to regular building occupants.
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The space is at least 1.4 m2 [15 ft2] per unit (up to a maximum of 140 m2 [1,500 ft2]). The area calculated is the actual growing area (vertical or horizontal) used for the production of food-bearing plants.
Provide Planting Support (1 point)
Verified by Owner, Photographic evidenceNote: Projects may only receive points for this part if Part 1: Provide Gardening Space is also achieved.
The following requirements are met:
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Gardening space(s) are managed and maintained for a minimum of three years.
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Training, programming or educational opportunities are made available to regular building occupants (e.g., gardening workshops, plant harvesting guidelines) and offered quarterly, at minimum.
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Projects provide planting supplies, including planting medium, watering system, lighting (interior spaces only), plants and gardening tools.
Note: Trainings must include culturally appropriate and literacy level appropriate education. Trainings may be provided on-site, off-site or online; in group or individual settings; and through vendors, on-site staff, health insurance plans or programs, community groups or other qualified practitioners.
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