Some contractors may charge a premium for implementing and documenting this credit, but in general, added costs should be minor as more firms start incorporating these as standard best practices.
The need to accommodate future stormwater management needs may increase costs, especially if the project is pursuing one or both of the stormwater credits. Either you will need to include extra stormwater infrastructure in the current design to accommodate future development, or plan on adding infrastructure later, which could be less cost-effective in the long run than over-sizing it now.
Using a neighborhood facility such as a pool benefits students without adding construction costs. The school saves money on operational expenses but may pay a fee for use, depending on the arrangement with the other facilities.
Providing dedicated-use spaces for an organization has the potential to be a revenue source for the school. It also allows shared services with these organizations and can lower the school’s operating costs.
If your school did not plan on providing joint-use facilities, meeting the requirements could mean building an additional room or paying a fee to use nearby facilities. However, most teams find it easy to meet the requirements through the use of planned spaces and existing agreements. This will help keep costs low.
