Site Condition

Hi Razan, I think you should look into the "greenfield" definition: one that has not been built, graded, or otherwise altered by human activity

Hi Razan, I am having a project which is in desert and I was not sure if this credit apply to it or we should drop it. I saw your query above and I was wondering if you found the answer to your question. I would be greatful if you could get back to me.

The crux of "previously developed" status is being able to demonstrate that your site has been altered or disturbed previous to this project (roads, buildings, or previous infrastructure). Regarding the terms/intentions of the credit: The crucial terms in the credit language are "Limit site disturbance" and preserve and enhance natural site elements including..." While some of the items in the list of site elements would not necessarily apply to your site, if for example there is actually zero plantlife on the site. That is possible depending on the site, but it is unlikely that the site includes no elements that would be called soil conditions, ecosystems, etc. Even sites that have very limited biomass can still be protected and preserved according to their specific native ecological characteristics.