I understand that LEED v4 CI specifically states that "if there is existing parking associated with the project, it must comply with the requirements of the credit and show a percentage reduction below the base ratio". However, in this case I'm working on the project doesn't have any new or existing parking whatsoever. This occurs mainly because the project is located in the core center of a major city, well served by public transport (bus and metro right next door). Do you confirm that in this case the credit cannot be awarded? (using an extreme example, if the project had 1 parking space was it complying?)
Regards.
Ricardo Sá
Director of SustainabilityEdifícios Saudáveis Consultores (503 910 767)
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January 13, 2017 - 1:33 pm
I submitted my question to USGBC and will post the answer here when it arrives.
My interpretation is that if the project doesn't have any parking associated (within or outside project boundary) this credit will be awarded by default.
What are your thoughts on this one?
Ricardo Sá
Director of SustainabilityEdifícios Saudáveis Consultores (503 910 767)
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January 20, 2017 - 4:45 am
UPDATE - Answer from GBCI: «A project without any parking assigned to it is considered a 100% reduction from the baseline. Therefore this credit is eligible if there is no parking».
emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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March 23, 2017 - 2:39 pm
We have a CI project going into a space where there is a parking garage accessible to building users and visitors, but none of the spaces are allocated or reserved for our employees or visitors. I consider this to be providing no new or existing parking. The location is heavily served by public transit.
Based on Pedro's info above, I'm assuming we would have a 100% reduction form the baseline, and would earn both points. Is this accurate?
Tristan, could we see an FAQ clarification at the top of this page regarding this issue? I can see it coming up on many projects, and it's definitely not clear in the reference guide.
emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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March 29, 2017 - 10:57 am
For a sort of update: The credit template is additionally not set up for this options, and it is not clear how best to document this. Suggestions? Should we just enter 0 for everything and put a few sentences in the Special Considerations box to clarify?
emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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August 27, 2017 - 6:07 pm
For an official update, here's what LEEDCoach responded with for guidance:
"Thanks for contacting us regarding LEED ID+C credit "Reduced parking footprint".
The credit calculations must include all existing and new off-street parking spaces that are leased or owned by the project, including parking that is outside the project boundary but is used by the project. Note that if the parking spaces are leased or owned by the project, the spaces must be included in the calculations for this credit even if they are not specifically reserved for the tenant employees or visitors. The ID+C Reference guide indicates that “For projects that use pooled parking, calculate compliance using the project’s share of the pooled parking.”
If parking is not provided per lease or ownership, then the project must provide calculations to demonstrate a 100% reduction. In other words, your team must provide evidence in your documentation that the local requirement and the base ratio (applied to your project space type) in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Transportation Planning Handbook are not zero. Please note that these projects are exempt from the preferred parking requirements."
David Bell
May 8, 2019 - 6:12 pm
Hi, I currently have 2 projects that I am looking for clarification on the "reduced parking footprint". Both projects are units in two different base buildings. As of right now, neither project leases or owns or have dedicated parking spaces designated to them. Does this mean their parking is 100% reduced and qualify for 2 points under this credit? Thanks!
emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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May 14, 2019 - 12:51 am
Hi David,
You should be able to follow the instructions GBCI sent me above to determine compliance. If you meet it after your calcs/explanation, you should get both points. We were able to get both for a 45k SF fit-out in an urban core that provided no parking at all.
Madison Dorman
Verdani PartnersFebruary 29, 2024 - 11:42 am
What is the easiest way to document if there is no parking? Do you still have to fill out the form or just note it in Special Circumstances?
Thomas Lagarde
February 29, 2024 - 4:51 pm
A lot of interaction there, that's good to see