10.3 Local Produce

(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:

1. is accessible to all regular occupants and the general public
2. provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables
3. is located within the project boundary or located within 1/2 mile or 800-meters walking distance of the project boundary
4. is scheduled to operate:
   1. a minimum of one day a week
   2. 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:

1. Annotated map(s) or plan(s) identifying one of the following:
   1. if located on-site, the planned or existing location of a minimum of one qualifying fresh produce provider
   2. if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying fresh produce provider and the project boundary
2. An official or draft statement confirming:
   1. that the qualifying fresh produce provider will be accessible to regular occupants as well as the general public
   2. the type of fresh produce provider identified
   3. the fresh produce provider planned operation schedule

Built Certification

1. Annotated map(s) or plan(s) identifying one of the following:
   1. if located on-site, the location of a minimum of one qualifying fresh produce provider
   2. if located off-site, the distance between the qualifying fresh produce provider and the project boundary
2. An official statement confirming:
   1. that the qualifying fresh produce provider is accessible to regular occupants as well as the general public
   2. the type of fresh produce provider identified
   3. the fresh produce provider operation schedule
3. A minimum of 3 annotated photographs of the qualifying fresh produce provider