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LEED v4.1

Commercial Interiors

Location & Transportation
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

LEED CREDIT

CI-v4.1 LTc1: LEED for Neighborhood Development location 8-18 points

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Intent

To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To enhance livability and improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements

Locate the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development (Stage 2 or Stage 3 under the Pilot or 2009 rating systems, Certified Plan or Certified Project under the LEED v4 rating system). Projects attempting this credit are not eligible to earn points under other Location and Transportation credits.

Table 1. Points for LEED ND location.
Certification level Points
Certified 8
Silver 10
Gold 12
Platinum 18
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Representative

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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

Intent

To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To enhance livability and improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements

Locate the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development (Stage 2 or Stage 3 under the Pilot or 2009 rating systems, Certified Plan or Certified Project under the LEED v4 rating system). Projects attempting this credit are not eligible to earn points under other Location and Transportation credits.

Table 1. Points for LEED ND location.
Certification level Points
Certified 8
Silver 10
Gold 12
Platinum 18

LEEDuser expert

Tristan Roberts

LEED AP BD+C, LFA

Vermont House of Representatives
Representative

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