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FAQs about SSc2 :

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?

My project is on a base or campus where some services are available to the population of the project, but not the general public. Do these count?

For Option 2, does the residential neighborhood with average density of 10 units per net acre have to be existing, or can planned neighborhoods count towards earning this option?

What site area should be used for an interiors project when figuring out the density radius? The building site area, or building footprint?

Is my site previously developed?

What exactly does LEED mean by residential neighborhood or area?

Only a portion of my complying residential development lies within the ½-mile radius. Will this suffice for credit compliance?

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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

1/2 mile distance to basic services..

Hanne Goa

Building engineer

AF Gruppen Norge AS

LEEDuser Basic Member

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January 11, 2013

Our project is located within 1/2 mile radius of more than 10 basic services. There is pedestrian access between the building and the services. Will it be accepted if the pedestrian routes/sidewalks (within the 1/2-mile radius) to the 10 services is longer than 1/2 mile? Is the 1/2 mile- requirement also a requirement for walking-distance? Hope you understand my question, Thanks!

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Ellen Mitchell

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Fri, 01/11/2013 - 14:31

Good question....the half mile walking distance does pertain to SS4.1 for Public Transportation (or a quarter mile for buses) but for this credit, if it is in your half mile radius, it counts regardless of the walking distance.

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