Date
Inquiry

Can a project earn ID credit for being in a LEED ND neighborhood? What level of certification or stage or review must the project have completed?

Ruling

The project is inquiring if it is eligible for an ID credit by simply locating in a LEED-ND project. No, this is not an acceptable approach to achieving an ID credit. The quantifiable environmental benefits of a LEED-ND project are already accounted for by its LEED-ND certification, therefore a project within a LEED-ND certified location would not be eligible for additional points. However, if there is a specific attribute of a LEED-ND certified location that provides additional environmental benefits to the project seeking an ID credit
Updated 10/1/13 for rating system applicability.

Internationally Applicable
Off
Campus Applicable
Off