Dear All, If a project lies on a platted plot specified by government (surrounded by streets from four or three sides ) in a desert land : is this considered previously developed plot ?

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Blake Jackson

Sustainable Practice Leader

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates

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Mon, 01/02/2017 - 14:12

In this case, I would make the argument that this is not a "previously developed" site, as defined by LEED. While the plots have been defined by streets, the land itself has not been "improved" in the real estate sense, meaning it has not been altered from its original state, including: paving, utilities, etc. We must remember that LEED is promoting the use of "previously developed" land as a model for maximizing existing infrastructure, linkages, etc. (often referred to as "smart growth"). This development sounds like the antithesis of this intent.

soha yamani

Senior Sustainability Engineer

Metec Consultants

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Mon, 01/02/2017 - 14:22

Hello Blake, Thank You for your reply , but i would like to clarify that this is a governmental specified land use area , so the infra structure may exist already , or is in the governmental future plan

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Mon, 01/23/2017 - 20:16

Soha, I would still agree with Blake here. Even if the land is designate for development, it is not previously developed.

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