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CS-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Community Connectivity - residential density

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Mark Pappas
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PBV Architecture
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I am working on a project (LEED CS 2.0) that easily meets the services requirement, but I'm having a hard time with the residential density requirement. Looking at my aerial photo shows a neighborhood that is mostly single family homes. There are no apartment complexes that meet the 10 units/acre standard, however, there is a project that is in development and will be 50 units covering only a few acres. Can we use the future development option for residential density?

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Chris Marshall
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Mon, 08/29/2011 - 15:23

Hi Mark. A future residential development can count provided that you offer clear documentation that the development doesn't encroach on undeveloped/greenfield areas. More specifically, you'll need to document that the development is on or within previously existing urban infrastructure (i.e. roads, sewers, etc). You'll also need to quantify the proposed future density (as you've helpful done here).

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