Of over 3500 parking spaces available, 5%, or 102 spaces, is to be dedicated to low emitting vehicles in preferred locations in order to meet the credit requirements. The most preferable spaces available are metered spaces directly in front of the retail spaces. There are a total of 140 metered spaces. According to International Council of Shopping Centers Research Review, VOL. 13, No. 2 published in 2006, the average amount of time spent by a visitor in the retail center is 81.5 minutes. If the low emitting vehicles were allowed 90 minutes free parking in all metered spaces, which exceeds the 5% credit requirement and would allow the typical visitor adequate time to complete their trip according to the ICSC study, would the intent of the credit be met and provide an adequate alternate compliance path for obtaining the point?
Preferred parking must be located within the LEED project boundary and provided at no charge. If the metered spaces are owned by the municipality and/or fall outside the project boundary, the preferred parking spaces must be selected from parking provided within the project boundary. Applicable Internationally.