Can an Exercise Trail that cuts through the ½ mile radius of our construction site be considered a Basic Service or a Park? Thus allowing me to count it as one of my 10 basic services.

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Kimberly Frith

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Thu, 07/07/2011 - 12:13

Good question - if you're talking about the Pinellas bike trail I could certainly see claiming that as a fitness or park type facility, and would provide a narrative explaining its use.

Chris Marshall

Manager, LEED Technical Development

U.S. Green Building Council

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Tue, 07/12/2011 - 18:13

On the surface, a trail will not count as a basic service. It has as much (if not more) benefits as a transportation thoroughfare as a nearby service. However, a wide trail (i.e. 8+ feet in width) that is supplemented by things like green space, benches, and exercise equipment could be rationalized via a CIR. You will need to document that - as with the basic services listed in the credit - building occupants can walk to it and replace driving to a similar service elsewhere.

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