Hi There,
We're working on a high rise condo in Manhattan that is providing very limited parking (18 spaces for 330 residents). We've been tossing around the idea of providing a ZipCar but in reviewing this credit more thoroughly, the reference guide doesn't list car-share services as an option any longer. In my mind providing an actual car to carpool with is much better than just providing a space.
Within the "Related Credit Tips" section, the reference guide states that you can aggregate the preferred parking for carpool and green vehicles, as long as the total supply meets the thresholds for each credit. If we provided an LE/FE ZipCar, do you think this would work as an alternative compliance pathway?
Thanks much!
Marilyn Specht
Senior Principal | Director of Sustainability IntegrationSmithGroup
LEEDuser Expert
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May 23, 2016 - 11:54 am
It seems reasonable to me as long as you can guarantee the zip cars would be green vehicles or only be used for carpools (perhaps a building policy or something). Given your project's location, it seems like there could be a potential of alternative compliance as most people do not have cars in Manhattan. I would provide a narrative with your documentation explaining the situation and demonstrating that your case would still meet the intent of the credit. Or you can reach out to GBCI directly if you want a more definitive answer before your submittal.