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Definitions for areas excluded in calculations?

Both WEp1 and WEc1 state: "The following landscape types may be included or excluded from landscape calculations: vegetated playgrounds, athletic fields, food gardens, and urban agricultural areas." These types are not defined in the credit language itself; are they defined elsewhere? I'm particularly interested in knowing what qualifies as a vegetated playground or athletic field. Average hours of use per [day/year/etc.]? Intent of the owner for how the space is used? Presence of permanent play equipment? Thanks for any guidance.

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Karin Miller
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Thu, 09/17/2015 - 17:08

Hi Elizabeth, It doesn't appear that there's a set definition established, credit language indicates teams can choose to either include it or exclude based on their own reasonable definition/narrative. Karin
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Thu, 03/17/2016 - 13:47

What I am interested in and can't find an answer to is whether or not these excluded areas need to be also be excluded in other credits. This was the case in version 3, but in the version 3 reference guide there was also the language that stated specifically for school projects "...including playgrounds and athletic fields in this credit is optional. However, if such areas are included, they must be included in all other applicable credit calculations." We have seen this go both ways (in version 3), where if a playground is excluded, we haven't been allowed to count that area in our open space credit. I can't find any similar language in the version 4 reference guide, so I am not sure whether I can expect to include or exclude our playground area in the open space credit.
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Tue, 03/20/2018 - 06:22

Hi everyone, How about other spaces like pool or artificial pond? is is excluded from LWR calculation? Thank for any comments, tips...

Thu, 06/25/2020 - 06:46

Hi, does anyone have a hint on Linh's comment?  Thanks, Simon.

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