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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space
My project is a Hotel in urban area with almost a zero lot line. The owner purchased fifteen 25 ft. live oak trees and gave them to the County to be planted in the local Park that was undergoing renovations. These trees will shade approx. 3 acres or 130,000 sf. Do you think we can use this to capture SSc5.1 or SSc5.2?
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I'm confused about the difference between SSc5.1 and SSc5.2. Can I earn them both?
Can roof terraces contribute to SSc5.2?
How should I count planters and vegetation on balconies?
What if my local code has a landscaping requirement? Is this the same as an open space requirement?
Can permeable paving count as hardscape or vegetation towards SSc5.2 calculations?
Can interior courtyards contribute to vegetation requirements?
Cynthia Estrada
LEED AP BD&CSDS Architects, Inc.
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April 6, 2016 - 2:57 pm
Hi Sheryl,
While it was a wonderful gesture, in my experience with this credit, SSc5.1 needs to be applied to the actual building site. For SSc5.2 while campus situations (with no zoning requirements) can take advantage of open space separate from the project site, it needs to be preserved for the life of the building and it sounds like you can't guarntee that. You might look into this applying to an Innovation credit on community support or enhancements.