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Where do I draw the radius from?

Is one building or residential area enough to satisfy the residential density requirement?

My project has access to services that seem to be basic, but are not listed in the LEED Reference Guide—like insurance company, nail salon, auto repair shop. Will these count?

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Schools-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Definition of "residential area or neighborhood and more

Our school project is located to plenty of basic services in the "downtown" area of a rural community. But, I'm wondering if there is any specific definition of "residential area or neighborhood." There are several areas within the 1/2 mile radius that have large apartment / condo complexes but not sure if that is defined as a neighborhood? Also, for a service to count, it's actual front door has to be within a 1/2 mile of the school's front door, is that correct? Can it be any entrance?

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Tristan Roberts
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Tue, 02/08/2011 - 02:59

Kimberly, a neighborhood could be as simple as a condo building or a cluster of homes.For your second question, yes, and yes, as long as it's a regular public entrance.

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