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Note: For new multihome developments the distances below can be measured from the center of the community as long as the distance from the center of the community to the farthest home does not exceed ¼ mile. Using this approach whole communities can qualify for this credit. For any homes farther than ¼ mile from the center of the community distances must be recalculated for each home.5.1 Basic community resources / transit (1 point). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of four basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of seven basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 30 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail and ferry).OR
5.2 Extensive community resources / transit (2 points). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of seven basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of 11 basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 60 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail, and ferry).OR
5.3 Outstanding community resources / transit (3 points). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of 11 basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of 14 basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 125 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail, and ferry). See all forum discussions about this credit »What does it cost?
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Requirements
Prerequisites
None.Credits
Note: For new multihome developments the distances below can be measured from the center of the community as long as the distance from the center of the community to the farthest home does not exceed ¼ mile. Using this approach whole communities can qualify for this credit. For any homes farther than ¼ mile from the center of the community distances must be recalculated for each home.5.1 Basic community resources / transit (1 point). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of four basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of seven basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 30 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail and ferry).OR
5.2 Extensive community resources / transit (2 points). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of seven basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of 11 basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 60 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail, and ferry).OR
5.3 Outstanding community resources / transit (3 points). Select a site that meets one of the following criteria:a. Located within ¼ mile of 11 basic community resources (Table 1).b. Located within ½ mile of 14 basic community resources (Table 1).c. Located within ½ mile of transit services that offer 125 or more transit rides per weekday (combined bus, rail, and ferry).