(2.55 points)
Rationale
Access to fresh, locally-grown produce across a variety of contexts - such as farmers markets, CSAs, food cooperatives, or mobile produce markets - supports improved eating habits and nutritional benefits.
Strategy Requirements
Provide access to a minimum of one qualifying fresh produce provider that:
- is accessible to all regular occupants and the general public
- provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables
- is located within the project boundary or located within 1/2 mile or 800-meters walking distance of the project boundary
- is scheduled to operate:
- a minimum of one day a week
- a minimum of 5 months a year, or for the maximum growing season of the region
Qualifying fresh produce providers include:
- farmers markets
- community supported agriculture(CSA) distribution points
- food cooperatives
- mobile produce markets
Design Certification
Submit all of the following:
- Annotated map(s) or plan(s) identifying one of the following:
- if located on-site, the planned or existing location of a minimum of one qualifying fresh produce provider
- if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying fresh produce provider and the project boundary
- An official or draft statement confirming:
- that the qualifying fresh produce provider will be accessible to regular occupants as well as the general public
- the type of fresh produce provider identified
- the fresh produce provider planned operation schedule
Built Certification
- Annotated map(s) or plan(s) identifying one of the following:
- if located on-site, the location of a minimum of one qualifying fresh produce provider
- if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying fresh produce provider and the project boundary
- An official statement confirming:
- that the qualifying fresh produce provider is accessible to regular occupants as well as the general public
- the type of fresh produce provider identified
- the fresh produce provider operation schedule
- A minimum of 3 annotated photographs of the qualifying fresh produce provider
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