My LEED project is located on reclaimed land (connecting/filling 2 islands to 1 bigger island) with no previous development - I am wondering if I can pursue this credit according to the Greenfield Site requirements, as it does not meet exactly the credit intent "conserve natural areas" as the reclaimed land is rather artificially made? Any opinion on this?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Thu, 02/14/2013 - 13:47

Elke, this projet may not be eligible for LEED certification due to the requirements of MPR2. That MPR restricts LEED certification for projects on new land that haven't previously been developed. I woud recommend reading up on MPR2 and posting your thoughts and questions to that forum.

Elke Malleier

Dr.

Sustainability & Green Building Consultant

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Sun, 02/17/2013 - 09:19

Thanks Tristan for this important note. I did not understand MPR2 in that way, but I am really concerned now and will contact USGBC. I will post the answer in MPR2 forum.

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