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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Services on a college campus

We are working on a college campus and does anyone know if a college bookstore could count as retail? It is open to the general public. Not sure if retail counts as one of the 10 possible services.

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Fri, 08/12/2016 - 16:00

Yes, however per the reference guide, "For mixed use projects, no more than 1 service within the project boundary may be counted as one of the 10 basic services, provided it is open to the public".

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 17:24

Megan - The ref guide does not specifically list "retail" in their list of example basic services. I can't speak for whether or not the reviewer will accept "bookstore" as a service that carries enough of the same characteristics of the other 22 that are listed in the guide. There is also a note of caution in the birds eye view about classifying services as well that you might read. But...one might certainly make a decent case that a bookstore would make a reasonable service in that campus setting. Personally, I've submitted items in the past that were not specifically on the list and simply offered a narrative explanation and have received credit. If at all possible, I'd recommend finding services on the list so you are not at risk. Also, remember that 2 of your services could be planned. I'd guess that there are always services being added around college campuses.

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 20:52

Thank you for the help. We resubmitted the credit with a narrative describing how the bookstore serves the campus and building occupants and it was accepted.

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