New Option: Outdoor walking path

This would be a good addition as an option, but may not be as useful in Northern projects, where only half the year are those types of paths actually used. A mile also seems a long distance.

That's the power of LEED. As an OPTION, it would encourage inclusion of resources for greater health, without punitive actions for not choosing this "path" (forgive the pun). In Upstate NY, I walk year-round and many do, especially in a city environment. A stretching station would be a wonderful addition to my 3-mil walk to work, which I do 1-2 times a week. It would also be great to have safe resources for the same activity even outside of a city core. The final point is that this work is about changing the way we do things now. Wouldn't it be great to encourage people to be active so that in a couple of years we can easily say "of course, everyone takes a stroll at lunch on our provided path, and they are happier for it".

All excellent points Jodi! And, since the city of Chicago is now choosing street trees that will thrive in the climate of Alabama (really!) we better get used to northern climates being different... I live in Ann Arbor Michigan and the walk/bike paths around here are used constantly.