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Reflecting Pool
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Rosana Correa on
Hello everyone! Will areas covered with reflecting pools count as open space areas? Thanks!
Open Space Requirement
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Elliot Powers, LEED AP BD+C on
Count me in with those frustrated with this credit language/ requirements.
Code defines Maximum Open Space
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Daniel Hartsig on
Hello Everyone- I'm currently working on a project where the local code defines no minimum amount of open space. Instead, they define a maximum amount of open space (at 19% of site area).
zoning requirement split 30% and 95%
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Edwin Wealend on
Hi we have a site whereby our LEED boundary includes two separately zoned areas and one is zoned for buildings with 30% open space required by local planners.
Ground depth beneath vegetated area
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Valentin Grimaud on
Hi everyone! I have a very specific question regarding vegetated area.
Case 3 with Development density and Community Connectivity
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Valentin Grimaud on
Hello everyone! I am pretty new at LEED, and I am working on a building in urban areas that will earn SS credit 2.