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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?

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

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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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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

Option 2 - portion of residential street meets 10 units per acre

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Jay DeVilbiss
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Hello, I have a question regarding the requirement for a residential neighbourhood meeting a min density of 10 units per acre for Option 2 - Community Connectivity. The FAQ above states that "any discrete area that addresses the requirements is acceptable." If the site has several streets within a half mile that contain single family homes, is it sufficient to demonstrate that a portion of one street block meets the requirement, or would that whole street block have to be considered? For example, if one nearby street block has a total of 15 homes on it, and 10 adjacent homes/properties on that street make up less than an acre (thus meeting the requirement), can just that subset of 10 homes be used in the calculation or would all 15 on the street have to be considered? Thanks in advance for any help.

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Fri, 08/16/2013 - 21:02

Hi Jay - I believe you can count a residential area even if it is only partially inside your radius as long as you can substantiate that it meets the density requirements.

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