Dedicated Open Space separate from the project site

Laurie Hammack

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October 21, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 10/29/2010 - 20:50

I would say this is worth trying; however, I don't know for sure if it would work. Anyone have success in a similar situation?

Devon Bertram

Sustainability Manager

YR&G

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Wed, 11/03/2010 - 04:09

Laurie, This should be a reasonable alternative compliance path for your project. It would be a good idea to provide reasoning to why you could not provide the open space required on site, and details on how the off-site area will be acquired and maintained as open space.

Devon Bertram

Sustainability Manager

YR&G

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Thu, 11/04/2010 - 20:30

Laurie, At further thought I would submit a CIR for this so you can obtain further guidance and confirmation on whether this approach would comply. As the EB:OM compliance path focuses on SSc5.1 (protect and restore habitat) and not on SSc5.2 (open space), it may not be a sure thing. Good luck, Devon

Renee Shirey

Stantec

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Mon, 12/05/2011 - 15:58

Laurie, I would love to know on your decided approach, if you submitted a CIR, and what the result was. I have a similar situation: an institution automatically sets aside and develops an area as open space with every new construction project on it's campus. It may not, however, be adjacent to the site and is not part of the LEED boundary.