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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Christopher Widdowson on May 3, 2016, 12:33 pm

If we are using a portion of adjacent Conservation Area to maximize the Open Space via a permanent easement, do we include the easement area within the Project Boundary on all documentation?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jan 17, 2017, 6:46 pm

All open space that is counted toward this credit will be preser

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Agnieszka Rylska on Jun 9, 2016, 8:53 am

As part of this credit the Investor has to confirm that "All open space that is counted toward this credit will be preserved for the life of the building". My client wants to apply for this...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jan 17, 2017, 5:48 pm

Building footprint

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Febin Mohamed on Aug 9, 2016, 4:45 am

We are doing a campus approach for our project. For pursuing SSc 5.2, Case 2 "Open space that is equal to the building footprint can be
considered separate from the project site, as long as...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jan 17, 2017, 5:46 pm

Leed Footprint exceeds leed Boundary

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Jorge Lopez de Obeso on Jun 9, 2016, 12:33 pm

Hi, I'm having some problems with a project.
Turns out that local requirements allow me to expand mi building in my superior floors (By this I mean that above my ground floor I can build...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jan 17, 2017, 5:17 pm

Water Fountains in an Urban Setting

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Doug Snyder on Sep 20, 2016, 10:58 pm

We have a tower project in SE Asia that will have several decorative water fountains. The slopes will not be vegetated or of a gradual nature, but it seems these should still count as open space...

Last reply: James Wilson, Jan 8, 2017, 11:33 am

Covered Roof Terrace and Green Roof

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Ilana Judah on Aug 6, 2013, 4:35 pm

Two questions:

1. We have an 11 storey building in an urban area with a covered outdoor terrace on the 10th floor (the 11th floor slab cantilvers over the terrace.) Could we count this...

Last reply: Summer Minchew, Oct 10, 2016, 12:20 pm

Suburban achieving SSc2

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Martin Meehan on Mar 31, 2016, 8:32 am

The credit language states that projects in Urban areas achieving SSc2 can contribute with green roof/pedestrian oriented hardscape.

Are projects in Suburban areas achieving SSc2 allowed...

Last reply: Saurabh Shrestha, Apr 6, 2016, 10:07 pm

SSc5.1 or SSc5.2

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Sheryl Swartzle on Apr 6, 2016, 2:31 pm

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...

Last reply: Cynthia Estrada, Apr 6, 2016, 2:57 pm

Power Line Overhead?

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Cindy Quinn on Mar 24, 2016, 2:09 pm

Our LEED boundary has a power line easement running through it. The city's zoning doesn't allow development in this area. It also has a requirement for open space that cannot overlap the power...

Last reply: Saurabh Shrestha, Apr 5, 2016, 8:41 pm

Building Footprint

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by O Moltay on Mar 22, 2016, 11:57 am

We have a residential project. My question about with building footprint. First floor have corbelled balcony. So, ground floor footprint excluded, balcony. Area below corbelled balcony is...

Last reply: Cynthia Estrada, Mar 22, 2016, 2:22 pm