Compact, Mixed Use and Transit Oriented Development

(2 points)

Intent

To encourage compact and mixed use development, high level of connectivity within city or community and encourage walking, biking, and transit use.

Requirements

Identify Compact and Complete Centers (CCC) on the master plan or land use map of the city or community. CCCs are measured as areas within a ½ mile (800 meters) walking distance of a central point that represent the strong mix of uses, public transit availability, density, and walkability. CCCs may overlap. Provide safe and comfortable sidewalks, bikeways and crosswalks that are unobstructed and barrier-free for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users and people with low vision. Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or relevant national or local guidelines for 100% of sidewalks, bikeways and crosswalks. To qualify as a CCC meet the following requirements: 

Access to Transit Facilities 

Demonstrate that at least 90% of residential and non-residential buildings within the CCC

• Are within ½ mile (800 meters) walking distance of an existing or planned mass transit station such as bus rapid transit stops, passenger rail stations (i.e. light, heavy, or commuter rail) or commuter ferry terminals.
AND/ OR
• Are within ¼ mile (400 meters) walking distance of an existing or planned bus, streetcar or informal transit stops that connects to a mass rapid transit station or a pulse point within 3 miles¹ (5 kilometers).

Access to Diverse Uses 

Demonstrate that at least 90% of all residential and non-residential buildings within the CCC have access to at least 10 diverse uses (see Appendix 1). Diverse uses should reflect the socioeconomic profile (income, demographics, race and ethnicity) of the CCC. The following restrictions apply:

A use may be counted as only one use type (e.g., a retail store may be counted only once even if it sells products in several categories).
• No more than two uses in each use type may be counted (e.g., if five restaurants are within the required distance, only two may be counted).
• The uses accessible to each counted dwelling unit must represent at least two categories.

Points are awarded based on the percentage of population residing in CCCs as per table given below.

Table 5. Percentage of population residing in CCC

Percentage of population residing within CCCs		Points
Communities	Cities
Up to 75%	40% to 69%	1
76% and above	70% and above	2

Based on the land use map or master plan, identify areas and total population that reside in mixed use zones and residential zones. Mixed use zone has a balanced mix of uses such as residential (high, medium and low), commercial and institution, open areas and others. Residential zones primarily consist of residential units. The definition of land use zoning should be as per local standard.

• Areas in mixed use zones will be considered to have qualified for a CCC and percentage of population residing in these areas will meet the requirements for this credit.
• For the residential zone, meet all requirements to qualify as a CCC.

References: STAR v2 BE-3: Compact & Complete Communities LEED v4 ND NPD Prerequisite: Connected and Open Community LEED v4 ND NPD Credit: Mixed-Use Neighborhoods

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