Public R.O.W.

James Wieben

LEEDuser Basic Member

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October 31, 2012

I am working on a project where the building footprint occupies the entire site. The project is constructing completely new surface amenities inthe right-of-way, including landscaping. If I can include the improvements in the R.O.W. I can meet the 5% threshold, but without that area I essentially have no landscaping. Guidance would be appreciated.

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Kimberly Frith

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 10/31/2012 - 16:31

James, See the section above for when land not owned by the project owner may be included in the LEED boundary. Land that the LEED project owner does not own (i.e., leases, has an easement on, or has no claim to) may be included within the LEED project boundary if it can very clearly be shown to support building functions (this includes stormwater management strategies) or is a part of the construction scope. Otherwise, it should be excluded. It sounds like your situation would be able to include the right of way since your construction scope includes that portion of land.