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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space

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Open Space Offset

April 9, 2014

Gabriela Crespo

BECxP, CxA+BE, LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Revitaliza Consultores

LEEDuser Basic Member

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April 9, 2014

Dear Forum,

We are working on a project where the open space is very limited. The company does however have, as part of their sustainability policies, an agricultural field (some acres of land) about 300 km from the site. Could we somehow use this information towards the credit?

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Heather Holdridge

Sustainability Director
Lake|Flato Architects

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April 9, 2014 - 3:29 pm

See the FAQ above: "Can a project designate open space off-site and not within the LEED project boundary to meet the credit requirements?"

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