Retail-CI-v4 LTc1: LEED for neighborhood development location
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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. Points are awarded according to the following table.
Table 1. Points for LEED-ND location
Certification level |
Points BD&C |
Points BD&C (Core and Shell) |
Points BD&C (Schools) |
Points BD&C (Healthcare) |
Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Certified |
8 |
8 |
8 |
5 |
8 |
Silver |
10 |
12 |
10 |
6 |
10 |
Gold |
12 |
16 |
12 |
7 |
12 |
Platinum |
16 |
20 |
15 |
9 |
18 |
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
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. Points are awarded according to the following table.
Table 1. Points for LEED-ND location
Certification level |
Points BD&C |
Points BD&C (Core and Shell) |
Points BD&C (Schools) |
Points BD&C (Healthcare) |
Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Certified |
8 |
8 |
8 |
5 |
8 |
Silver |
10 |
12 |
10 |
6 |
10 |
Gold |
12 |
16 |
12 |
7 |
12 |
Platinum |
16 |
20 |
15 |
9 |
18 |
Frequently asked questions
What information about the LEED-ND project do we need to provide in our application?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Which type of LEED-ND projects are not eligible for this credit?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Does the LEED-ND site have to be certified, or can it be in the process of certification?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Our building wants to pursue several Location and Transportation credits, but we’re already attempting LTc1. Can we still go for other LT credits?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Frequently asked questions
What information about the LEED-ND project do we need to provide in our application?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Which type of LEED-ND projects are not eligible for this credit?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Does the LEED-ND site have to be certified, or can it be in the process of certification?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Our building wants to pursue several Location and Transportation credits, but we’re already attempting LTc1. Can we still go for other LT credits?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |