20260507_LEED v5 Cities_PC2 Final RS File - Full Extract

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RATING SYSTEM

LEED v5 FOR CITIES

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Contents

INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS (IP) … 7

IP PREREQUISITE: ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT … 7

IP PREREQUISITE: HUMAN IMPACT ASSESSMENT … 9

IP PREREQUISITE: CARBON ASSESSMENT … 11

IP PREREQUISITE: RESILIENCE ASSESSMENT … 12

IP CREDIT: INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP … 14

IP CREDIT: PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT… 16

IP CREDIT: CLIMATE ACTION PLAN … 18

IP CREDIT: RESILIENCE PLAN… 19

IP CREDIT: ENHANCED RESILIENCE… 21

NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NB) … 23

NB PREREQUISITE: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT DATA REPORTING … 23

NB CREDIT: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCE … 24

NB CREDIT: HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION … 26

NB CREDIT: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION … 29

NB CREDIT: LIGHT, AIR, AND NOISE QUALITY MANAGEMENT … 31

NB CREDIT: ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE OPEN SPACES … 34

NB CREDIT: COMPACT, MIXED-USE, AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT … 366

NB CREDIT: LAND USE AND PLANNING POLICY … 388

NB CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND INCENTIVES … 400

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING (CW) … 433

CW CREDIT: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY… 433

CW CREDIT: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES … 455

CW CREDIT: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE … 477

CW CREDIT: PUBLIC HEALTH …49

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CW CREDIT: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND ATTAINMENT … 511

CW CREDIT: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT … 533

CW CREDIT: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY… 555

CW CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—PLANNING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT … 577

TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY (TM) … 59

TM PREREQUISITE: TRANSPORTATION DATA REPORTING … 59

TM CREDIT: TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE … 600

TM CREDIT: SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES … 611

TM CREDIT: ELECTRIC VEHICLES … 633

TM CREDIT: MOBILITY MANAGEMENT … 655

TM CREDIT: ACTIVE TRAVEL … 688

TM CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—TRANSPORTATION AND RESILIENCE … 700

WATER MANAGEMENT (WM) … 733

WM PREREQUISITE: WATER DATA REPORTING … 733

WM CREDIT: WATER PERFORMANCE … 744

WM CREDIT: WATER EFFICIENCY AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT … 755

WM CREDIT: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE … 788

WM CREDIT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT … 800

WM CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—WATER RESILIENCE AND AFFORDABILITY … 833

ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT (EC) … 855

EC PREREQUISITE: CARBON DATA REPORTING … 855

EC CREDIT: CARBON PERFORMANCE…866

EC CREDIT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DECARBONIZATION … 877

2EC CREDIT: INFRASTRUCTURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY … 900

EC CREDIT: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CIVIC BUILDINGS … 922

EC CREDIT: RENEWABLE ENERGY … 944

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EC CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CARBON … 966

WASTE REDUCTION AND CIRCULARITY (WR) … 99

WR PREREQUISITE: WASTE DATA REPORTING … 99

WR CREDIT: WASTE PERFORMANCE… 1000

WR CREDIT: SPECIAL AND ORGANIC WASTE STREAMS MANAGEMENT … 1011

WR CREDIT: EMBODIED CARBON REDUCTION … 1033

WR CREDIT: COMMUNITY-CENTRIC MATERIAL RECOVERY AND REUSE … 1055

WR CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—PROCUREMENT AND RESILIENCE … 1077

PROJECT PRIORITIES (PR) …10909

PROJECT PRIORITIES …10909

APPENDICES … 1111

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SCORECARD

Impact Area Key	Col2
Decarb.	Decarbonization
QL	Quality of Life
Ecol.	Ecological Conservation and Restoration

LEED v5 Cities Scorecard Points Impact Area

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NBc6 [Compact, Mixed-Use, and Transit-Oriented ]

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Total Possible Points 110

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INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS (IP)

IP PREREQUISITE: ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT

IPp1

REQUIRED

Intent

To assess ecosystem conditions and services across natural and built landscapes to inform ecologically

balanced and resilient urban development and enhanced quality of life for residents.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Ecosystem Assessment

Conduct an ecosystem assessment that includes information from the following topics, as applicable.

Pollution Sources and Threats:

a. Noise, water, and air pollution levels for the city and significant sources for high pollution

levels (if detected)

b. Brownfield, Superfund, and other hazardous waste sites

c. Invasive plant species and areas of their extensive growth

AND

Include information on at least three of the following topics:

1. Physical Geography:

a. Climate

b. Biome and ecoregion

c. Contour mapping

d. Unique topographic features highlighting landforms, watercourses, and vegetation

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2. Soils:

a. Identification of prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide or local importance

b. Healthy soil

c. Soils disturbed by previous development and degree of disturbance

3. Terrestrial Vegetation:

a. Forests, grasslands, desert or arid areas, and other largely undeveloped spaces

b. Existing vegetated areas, including parks, gardens, green roofs, and urban tree canopies

c. Urban farms and community gardens including those in vacant lots

d. Primary vegetation types, native plants, and plant communities, special status vegetation

Terrestrial Habitat:

a. Key biodiversity areas; environmentally sensitive habitat areas

b. Habitats affected by degradation and fragmentation

5. Hydrology and Aquatic Ecosystems:

a. Wetlands, lakes, beaches, and streams

b. Environmentally sensitive habitat areas, degraded water bodies

c. Watershed and groundwater health, potable and nonpotable water sources

Explain how the city will use assessment results to align policies, plans, strategies, and programs to track

and improve ecosystem conditions and services.

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IP PREREQUISITE: HUMAN IMPACT ASSESSMENT

IPp2

REQUIRED

Intent

To identify disparities across neighborhoods and sociocultural groups and guide equitable planning and

delivery of city services, investments, and policies that improve quality of life for residents.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Human Impact Assessment

Conduct a city-wide Human Impact Assessment to identify inequities in quality of life and public health

outcomes and the underlying drivers of those inequities. Include information about the following topics as

applicable. Identify priority neighborhoods with the highest cumulative needs and priority populations

experiencing disproportionate impacts.

1. Land Use and Population Profile:

a. Demographics: race and ethnicity, gender, age, population density, income, employment

rate, education levels, household types, unhoused and housed population, health status, and

crime rates

b. Local Development Patterns: land use development, zoning and development history, and

relevant local or regional sustainability goals/commitments

2. Distribution of Services:

a. Utility Services and Infrastructure:

o Drinking water supply and sanitary wastewater services

o Grid or on-site renewable electricity sources

o Municipal or contracted solid waste services

b. Healthcare and Social Infrastructure: hospitals/health services, parks, libraries,

recreation centers, schools, childcare centers, fire stations, police stations, internet

(broadband) connectivity, and supermarket/grocery stores with a produce section

Identification of Compact and Complete Centers (CCCs):

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Quantify the number of CCCs measured as areas within a ½-mile (800-meter) radius of

prominent sites, per Table 1

Table 1. Minimum Number of CCCs Required per City’s Permanent Population

Permanent Population of the City	≥ 1 million	750,000– 1 million	500,000– 749,999	250,000– 499,999	100,000– 249,999	30,000– 99,999	≤30,000
Number of CCCs	10	9	8	6	4	2	1

Explain how the city will use assessment results to align policies, plans, strategies, and programs to track

and improve quality of life and public health.

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IP PREREQUISITE: CARBON ASSESSMENT

IPp3

REQUIRED

Intent

To facilitate identification of opportunities for emission reduction to minimize their impact on climate

change by tracking city-wide carbon emissions.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Carbon Assessment

Report city-wide carbon emissions inventory covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 12 consecutive

months within the last five years. Address the activities of the following sectors (or as defined in the

selected greenhouse gas [GHG] protocol) within the city boundary:

a. Stationary energy (buildings, facilities, manufacturing and construction activities, fugitive

emissions)

b. Transportation (road, rail, water, air)

c. Waste* (solid waste and wastewater)

d. Other sectors (if applicable) within the city boundary, such as industrial process and product

use and agriculture, forestry and other land use

*Include all carbon emissions from the disposal and treatment of waste generated within the city boundary, whether it is treated in a

facility inside or outside the city boundary.

Report total carbon emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), encompassing all GHG

types.

Protocol/framework must align with 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, with

the revisions informed by 2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas

Inventories .

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IP PREREQUISITE: RESILIENCE ASSESSMENT

IPp4

REQUIRED

Intent

To reduce exposure and protect livelihoods from extreme events by understanding the potential risks and

their impact on at-risk populations and critical infrastructures.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Resilience Assessment

Using any hazard identification and risk assessment methodology available at the national, state, or local

level, conduct a resilience assessment of the city.

Include the following steps in the assessment:

Hazard Identification: Identify observed, projected, and future hazards that could potentially

affect the city. Study their characteristics, frequency, and potential severity and estimate the

probability of occurrence of hazards.

Exposure, Vulnerability, and Capacity Assessment:

a. Exposure: Map and quantify population, buildings, critical infrastructure, and ecosystems

located in hazard-prone areas.

b. Vulnerability: Assess the vulnerability of population, buildings, critical infrastructure, and

ecosystems to the identified hazards.

c. Adaptive Capacity: Assess the gap in adaptive capacity of the city to the identified hazards.

Use findings from IPp1 Ecosystem Assessment and IPp2 Human Impact Assessment as

appropriate to inform the evaluation of exposure, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity of

population, buildings, critical infrastructure, and ecosystems.

Risk Assessment: Using the data from the previous steps, assess current and future hazards

based on their frequency of occurrence and impact on population, buildings, critical infrastructure,

and ecosystems and prioritize these risks based on an understanding of likelihood and

consequence(s).

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Priority Identification: Identify at least the top three hazards as prioritized risks based on risk

assessment. Identify population, buildings, critical infrastructure, and ecosystems at risk from

these prioritized risks.

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IP CREDIT: INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP

IPc1

1 point

Intent

To encourage cross-departmental collaboration to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions that

advance LEED certification and enhance city performance over time.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Option 1. Integrated Leadership for LEED Certification	1
OR
Option 2. Sustainable City Roadmap	1

Option 1. Integrated Leadership for LEED Certification (1 point)

Meet the following requirements:

Integrated Planning Team : Assemble and convene an interdisciplinary and cross-departmental

team. Include team members from at least three different areas of expertise that are relevant to

urban sustainability and resilience planning and execution.

AND

Engage the interdisciplinary team to ensure understanding of the rating system prerequisites and

credits and attainment of LEED certification using the following strategies:

a. LEED Workshop: Conduct at least two workshops (in-person or virtual) after forming the

team on rating system requirements and certification process.

b. Gap Analysis: Assess the existing status of the city against the LEED prerequisite and credit

requirements.

c. Goal Setting and Action Planning: Identify the targeted LEED certification level, the credits

that will be pursued to achieve it, and the responsible parties for each credit and prerequisite.

Develop an action plan to accomplish these goals.

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Option 2. Sustainable City Roadmap (1 point)

Meet the following requirements:

Integrated Planning Team : Assemble and convene an interdisciplinary and cross-departmental

team. Include team members from at least three different areas of expertise that are relevant to

urban sustainability and resilience planning and execution.

AND

Convene the interdisciplinary team at least twice per year through meetings and/or workshops (in

person or virtual) to complete the following steps:

a. Gap Analysis: Analyze existing city-planning documents (e.g., comprehensive,

sustainability, climate, or other appropriate plans) to evaluate the integration of sustainability

across key development sectors and develop a gap analysis report identifying areas for

improvement.

b. Roadmap Development: Develop a vision, objectives, and goals for the sustainable

development of the city to achieve improved performance. Identify metrics, improvement

strategies, and actions to be integrated in the future policies/development or comprehensive

plans of the city (for at least three departments) to improve the city’s performance.

c. Roadmap Implementation: Identify responsible entities to implement the metrics,

improvement strategies, and actions. Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework with

expected completion date and estimated budget and/or required staffing to track the city’s

progress and publish the progress through annual reports or public-facing dashboards.

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IP CREDIT: PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT

IPc2

1 point

Intent

To ensure inclusive and transparent community engagement in planning, decision-making, and

implementation that advances procedural equity and builds trust between the city and its communities.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Option 1. Community Engagement	1
Path 1. Local Advisory Boards	1
OR
Path 2. Outreach and Engagement	1
OR
Option 2. Transparent and Participatory Governance	1

Option 1. Community Engagement (1 point)

PATH 1. LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS (1 POINT)

Adopt a policy that establishes criteria for city advisory boards and commissions appointments to

reflect the city’s demographic composition and that outlines strategies to address disparities and

enhance representative diversity.

PATH 2. OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT (1 POINT)

Design and implement engagement processes using diverse platforms and formats.

Actively engage underrepresented groups through targeted outreach and context-sensitive

methods that accommodate varying levels of time, access, and comfort with participation.

Option 2. Transparent and Participatory Governance (1 point)

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Host a publicly available online dashboard that formalizes public participation processes and displays

public meeting dates and agendas, along with relevant city initiatives, strategies, and programs to

recognize inclusive planning.

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IP CREDIT: CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

IPc3

1 point

Intent

To encourage cities to outline measurable strategies that accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions

and build climate resilience in sectors projected to be impacted by climate hazards.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Climate Action Plan	1

Develop a Climate Action Plan to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and achieve at least 80%

city-wide carbon emissions reduction by 2050. The plan must meet the following requirements:

Stakeholder Engagement: Constitute a diverse and inclusive group of key parties, such as

residents, businesses and/or institutions, municipal and state officials, technical experts or

advisory groups, representatives of vulnerable populations and indigenous groups, to gather

insights and feedback.

Vision and Objectives:

a. Geographic and/or administrative boundary of the city

b. Carbon emission reduction target with interim and short-term goals

c. City-wide carbon emission inventory for the base year (must include Scope 1 and Scope 2;

Scope 3 is optional) with breakdown by sector and the business-as-usual projection of city wide carbon emissions through 2050.

I mplementation and Monitoring:

a. Outline initiatives for each sector and ensure that each initiative addresses the following

points:

o Implementation timeline

o Estimated impact on carbon emissions

o Implementation processes, such as passing an ordinance, creating a city-wide policy,

funding a program, planning, and working with the state or province

o Estimated budget and/or required staffing

b. Method for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the impacts of the initiatives

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IP CREDIT: RESILIENCE PLAN

IPc4

1 point

Intent

To foster public participation in measurable risk reduction and preparedness actions, supported by

ongoing monitoring to protect human health and safety and minimize socioeconomic disruption.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Resilience Plan	1

Develop a Resilience Plan that aims at mitigation of and/or adaptation to the prioritized risks identified

under IPp4: Resilience Assessment . The plan must include the following requirements:

Stakeholder Engagement: Constitute a diverse and inclusive group of key parties, such as

residents, businesses and/or institutions, municipal and state officials, technical experts or

advisory groups, representatives of vulnerable population groups, and indigenous groups, to

gather feedback and insights on adaptation and mitigation of prioritized risks .

Vision and Objectives:

a. Based on the findings of the IPp4: Resilience Assessment, develop the vision, objectives,

and goals for the mitigation of and/or adaptation to the prioritized risks . Align the

objectives with the city’s overall vision.

b. Identify priorities, actions, projects, and activities to address risk mitigation and

adaptation goals.

c. Establish short-, medium-, and long-term actions to implement the programs per the city

planning cycle.

I mplementation and Monitoring:

a. Identify the resources and responsible entities, such as agencies, organizations,

individuals, and communities, and available collaboration and cost-sharing opportunities,

to complete each risk mitigation and adaptation action.

b. Develop metrics to monitor and evaluate the risk mitigation and adaptation actions.

Include a clear framework for implementation and reporting with expected completion

date, funding source, and status.

c. Plan for annual meetings to be held with relevant parties and communities to update

them on the process and understand barriers in implementation.

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d. Identify the entity responsible for monitoring the implementation of resilience plans.

e. Specify the process for periodic evaluation of the resilience plan, publishing the

information through annual reports or public-facing dashboards.

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IP CREDIT: ENHANCED RESILIENCE

IPc5

1–3 points

Intent

To reduce loss of life, livelihood, and assets; strengthen recovery and reconstruction preparedness; build

resilience to prioritized risks ; and support the city’s long-term public health and economic vitality.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Risk Mitigation	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Preparedness	1–2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Risk Mitigation (1–2 points)

Demonstrate that risk has been reduced to at least one at-risk population, building(s), critical

infrastructure, or ecosystem identified under IPp4: Resilience Assessment by adopting any of following

the strategies for 1 point each:

a. Implement nature-based and/or engineering solutions in compliance with national, state, or local

standards to reduce at least one prioritized risk as identified under IPp4: Resilience Assessment.

b. Adopt policies on risk-informed zoning and/or limitation of construction in vulnerable zones and/or

protective setbacks.

c. Incorporate building structure resilience in building regulations to enhance the structural resilience

of new and/or existing buildings to the prioritized risks .

d. Support voluntary relocation of at-risk population and/or critical infrastructure away from hazard prone zones. Ensure adequate infrastructure in destination areas to support relocated

populations.

AND/ OR

Option 2. Preparedness (1–2 points)

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Demonstrate an increase in preparedness and adaptive capacity by implementing at least one of the

following strategies for 1 point each. Each strategy must address at least top 2 prioritized risks as

identified under IPp4: Resilience Assessment :

a. Provide a network of resilience hubs that promote education on disaster preparedness and/or act

as a relief or emergency shelters during emergencies. Ensure the emergency shelters are

capable of remaining operational and providing passive survivability during prioritized risk events.

b. Provide early warning systems integrated with hazard monitoring, forecasting, and prediction and

communication systems that enable residents to act in advance to reduce the impacts of the

identified prioritized risks .

c. Develop logistic plans for preemergency staging and postemergency distribution of food, water,

medical supplies, and relief materials.

d. Develop emergency preparedness and response plans including clear communication protocols,

emergency evacuation plans, identification of emergency response shelters, and accessible

transportation assistance.

e. Develop operational protocols to support continued operations of critical facilities during and after

emergencies.

f. Develop predisaster recovery plans with finance and governance mechanisms.

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NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NB)

NB PREREQUISITE: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT DATA REPORTING

NBp1

REQUIRED

Intent

To facilitate identification of opportunities for ecosystem conservation and restoration of natural

ecosystems by assessing the spatial equity, environmental, and ecological health of the city.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Proximity to Parks
AND
Vegetation Cover

Proximity to Parks

Report the percentage of population residing within ½ mile (800 meters) proximity of a park. Provide data

for a year that is within the last five years.

AND

Vegetation Cover

Report the vegetation cover within city limits. Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

Vegetation cover is defined as the percentage of vegetation cover within city limits, based on either tree canopy cover or Normalized Difference Vegetation Index data.

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NB CREDIT: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCE

NBc1

1–4 points

Intent

To recognize and reward cities’ efforts in conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems to enhance

the ecological integrity and overall quality of life for city residents.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–4
Option 1. Proximity to Parks	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Vegetation Cover	1–2

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 4 points.

Option 1. Proximity to Parks (1–2 points)

Refer to NBp1: Natural and Built Environment Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further

data entry or calculations are required for this credit.

Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. LEED Points for Proximity to Park Performance

Population Residing Within ½ Mile (800 Meters) Proximity of Parks	Points
≥65% to <85%	1
≥85%	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Vegetation Cover (1–2 points)

Refer to NBp1: Natural and Built Environment Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further

data entry or calculations are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 2.

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Table 2. LEED Points for Vegetation Cover Performance

Vegetation Cover Within City Limits	Col2	Col3	Points
Forest climates	Grassland and semiarid climates	Desert and tundra climates	Desert and tundra climates
≥25% to <35%	≥15% to <25%	≥5% to <15%	1
≥35%	≥25%	≥15%	2

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NB CREDIT: HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION

NBc2

1–2 points

Intent

To minimize heat island and extreme heat impacts on microclimates and habitats and improve thermal

comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency for a healthier and more livable city.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. City-Wide Heat Island Reduction	1–2
Path 1. Performance Pathway	2
OR
Path 2. Prescriptive Pathway	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Heat Island Reduction Policies	1

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. City-Wide Heat Island Reduction (2 points)

PATH 1. PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (2 POINTS):

Demonstrate at least 5% improvement in one of the following the city-wide heat island reduction

strategies in the reporting year from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year

must fall within the last five years. Use any of the following strategies to show improvement:

a. Increased tree canopy cover within the city

b. Increased natural resource acreage within the city

c. Reduction in surface and/or air temperature of the city

d. Increase in the albedo mapping of the city

Natural resource areas include, but are not limited to, undeveloped and uninhabited topographic

features, soils, terrestrial vegetation, terrestrial habitat, hydrology, and aquatic ecosystems as

identified in IPp1: Ecosystem Assessment . Green spaces as defined in NBc5: Accessible and

Inclusive Open Spaces can be included within the natural resource area calculation.

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PATH 2. PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1–2 POINTS)

Use a combination of heat island mitigating strategies for shading, roofing, and surface materials

listed below to reduce heat island in city infrastructure and city-operated public spaces. Points are

awarded per Table 1.

Shading Materials

a. Shading materials with an aged solar reflectance index (SRI) of at least 32 (if aged value

information is not available, use materials with an initial SRI of at least 39).

b. Structures covered by energy-generation systems, such as solar thermal collectors,

photovoltaics, wind turbines, and vegetated structures.

c. Architectural devices or structures. All roofs with an aged solar reflectance (SR) value of

at least 0.28 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100, and for other structures

and cases where aged SR information is not available have an initial SR of at least 0.33

as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100 .

d. Shade over pavement areas measured in plain view at noon with existing or new

native/adapted plants, assuming 10-year canopy.

Roofing Materials

a. Green roofs using native or adapted plant species.

b. High-reflectance roofing materials that have an aged SRI value equal to or greater than

64 for a low-sloped roof and 32 for a steep-sloped roof as measured in accordance with

ANSI/CRRC S100 . If aged SRI is not available, have an initial SRI value equal to or

greater than 82 for a low-sloped roof and 39 for a steep-sloped roof as measured in

accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100 .

Surface Materials

a. Paving materials with an initial SR value of at least 0.33.

b. An open-grid pavement system (at least 50% unbound).

Table 1. Areas With Heat Island–Mitigating Strategies (Shading, Roofing, or Surface Materials)

AND/OR

City Infrastructure and Public Space Areas	Points
≥5% to <20%	1
≥20%	2

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Option 2. Heat Island Reduction Policies (1 point)

Adopt one of the following city-wide policies for heat island reduction:

a. Cool Roof Policy: Green roof and/or cool roof coatings on low-sloped roofs (2:12 pitch) for new

roofs and re-roofing. Cool roof material must exhibit an initial SR of at least 0.60 and an initial

thermal emittance of at least 0.75 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100 .

b. Cool Wall Policy: Cool wall materials in exterior walls must include guidelines for equator opposing walls. Cool wall material must be opaque to sunlight, exhibit an initial solar reflectance

of at least 0.40, and have an initial thermal emittance of at least 0.75.

c. Cool Surface Policy: Cool and permeable pavements for paved open spaces in private buildings

with materials such as conventional asphalt or concrete pavements and other reflective

payments, such as resin-based pavements, colored asphalt and colored concrete, and vegetated

and nonvegetated permeable pavements.

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NB CREDIT: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

NBc3

1–2 points

Intent

To reduce climate risks and improve residents’ well-being by conserving natural resources, restoring

degraded areas, improving habitats, and promoting biodiversity within the city.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Habitats
AND
Option 1. Natural Resource Conservation and Restoration	2
AND/OR
Option 2. Biodiversity Enhancement	1–2
Biodiversity Index	1
AND
Enhanced Biodiversity Index	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Natural Resource Management	1

Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Habitats:

Demonstrate no net loss of environmentally sensitive habitat areas, as identified under IPp1: Ecosystem

Assessment, from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five

years.

AND

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Natural Resource Conservation and Restoration (2 points)

Demonstrate an increase of at least 5% in conservation and/or restoration of terrestrial and aquatic

habitats as identified under IPp1: Ecosystem Assessment from a user-defined baseline year. The

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selected baseline year must fall within the last five years. Use any combination of the following strategies

to show improvement:

a. Improve degraded terrestrial and aquatic areas through conservation and restoration strategies,

such as reforestation and afforestation, soil and water rehabilitation, and habitat restoration.

b. Control and manage the spread of invasive species using integrated pest management

strategies.

c. Improve habitat connectivity.

d. Protect riparian area functions in floodplains; implement passive or active riparian restoration

programs on public lands to enhance the ecological functions of degraded floodplain areas.

AND/OR

Option 2. Biodiversity Enhancement (1–2 points)

Biodiversity Index (1 Point):

Using the information collected under IPp1: Ecosystem Assessment, develop a biodiversity index of the

city as per any recognized framework. Commit to updating the index at least once every five years to

track progress.

AND/OR

Enhanced Biodiversity Index (1 Point):

Develop and implement strategies to demonstrate an increasing trend in at least two biodiversity index

metrics from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

AND/OR

Option 3. Natural Resource Management (1 point)

Develop and implement a natural resource management plan that includes at least three of the following

strategies:

a. Control of city-identified priority invasive species to prevent their population growth and expansion

b. Preferred plant ordinance for private and public landscaping (including information on local

species that minimizes damage from invasive species and enhances biodiversity and ecosystem

services)

c. Integrated pest management techniques that use nontoxic maintenance measures for

ecologically sensitive areas and human use areas (e.g., areas for children and pets, food

production areas within the city boundary)

d. Community engagement programs on maintenance of existing natural resources

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NB CREDIT: LIGHT, AIR, AND NOISE QUALITY MANAGEMENT

NBc4

1–3 points

Intent

To protect public health and integrity of ecological systems by reducing the impact of environmental

degradation caused by urban growth and infrastructure.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Light Pollution Management	1–2
Path 1. Protect Night Sky Access	2
OR
Path 2. Lighting Ordinance	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Air Quality Management	1–2
Path 1. Performance Pathway	2
OR
Path 2. Prescriptive Pathway	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Noise Quality Management	1–2
Path 1. Performance Pathway	2
OR
Path 2. Prescriptive Pathway	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Light Pollution Management (2 points)

PATH 1. PROTECT NIGHT SKY ACCESS (2 POINTS)

Meet all of the following requirements:

a. Uplighting Criteria: Adopt a city-wide policy prohibiting all uplighting for street and public

space lighting.

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b. Fully Shielded Criteria: Develop and implement a plan requiring all new streetlights and

public lights to conform with the IES TM-15-20 Backlight, Uplight, and Glare classification of

outdoor lighting fixtures to ensure that only fully shielded fixtures are used.

c. Replace existing streetlights that do not meet the uplighting or fully shielded criteria.

Demonstrate at least 5% improvement in the reporting year from a user-defined baseline

year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

PATH 2. LIGHTING ORDINANCE (1 POINT)

Develop and implement a city-wide lighting ordinance or required standard conforming to

DarkSky Municipal Ordinance Template and User Guide.

AND/OR

Option 2. Air Quality Management (1–2 points)

PATH 1. PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (2 POINTS)

Demonstrate at least a 10% reduction in the annual number of days with an air quality index

greater than 100 in the reporting year from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline

year must fall within the last five years.

PATH 2. PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1 POINT)

Demonstrate compliance with two of the following:

a. Develop and implement anti-idling regulations in public spaces.

b. Develop and implement public outreach programs intended to raise awareness of air

quality issues and drive behavioral changes.

c. Develop and implement targeted programs that require use of low emitting or zero emissions equipment.

d. Develop and implement regulations requiring all indoor and outdoor public spaces to be

100% smoking-free.

e. Collaborate with high polluters for voluntary carbon emissions reductions beyond the

mandatory requirements per the applicable standards.

AND/OR

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Option 3. Noise Quality Management (1–2 points)

PATH 1. PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that daytime ambient noise levels do not exceed 55 dBa in 90% of the residential

areas with high pollution levels as identified under IPp1: Ecosystem Assessment. Use data within

the last five years.

PATH 2. PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1 POINT)

Demonstrate compliance with two of the following:

a. Adopt policy promoting low-noise municipal waste collection vehicles and/or

electrification of construction equipment.

b. Develop and implement regulations prohibiting excessive continuous or intermittent noise

from industrial, commercial, and construction activities adjacent to residential areas

through time restrictions.

c. Develop and implement enforcement duties and corrective measures in case of

noncompliance with the regulations.

d. Prepare and maintain a noise map of the city, which is updated every five years,

identifying noise sources factors affecting sound propagation and designating quiet

areas.

e. Provide traditional sound barriers and/or green infrastructure to control noise from

industries, recreational spaces, and highways.

f. Provide warning signage in quiet zones and noise hazard zones.

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NB CREDIT: ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE OPEN SPACES

NBc5

1–2 points

Intent

To provide accessible and inclusive open spaces that positively impact the physical and mental health

and well-being of the community while also enhancing the environmental quality of the city.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Provision of Open Green Space	1–2
Path 1. Allocation of Public Green Spaces	1
AND/OR
Path 2. Active Recreational Spaces	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Accessibility and Inclusivity	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Provision of Open Spaces (1–2 points)

PATH 1. ALLOCATION OF PUBLIC GREEN SPACES (1 POINT):

Provide publicly accessible green space area covering 15% or more of the total city area.

AND/OR

PATH 2. OPEN RECREATIONAL SPACES (1 POINT)

Provide two of the following spaces within a ½-mile (800-meter) buffer of at least 70% of the city’s

residential areas:

- Athletic field and/or court

- Trail network

- Play space geared toward children

- All-weather fitness zone

- Co-located adult and child physical activity space

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Note: Green space is defined as land that is partly or completely covered with trees, shrubs, grass, or

other climatically/regionally appropriate vegetation. This includes urban parks, trails and community

gardens, cemeteries, accessible vegetated roofs, and natural blue spaces surrounded by vegetation.

Green or blue spaces that are privately owned or have restricted access are not included.

AND/OR

Option 2. Accessibility and Inclusivity (1 point):

Ensure that at least 2 open spaces that collectively comprise at least 10% of the total open space area

considered for the open spaces’ calculation meet the following requirements:

a. ADA Compliance: Meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or

relevant national or local guidelines.

AND

b. Wayfinding: Provide wayfinding maps or signage that clearly indicate exits, entrances, and major

functions in the top three languages (based on population profile of the surrounding neighborhood

population).

AND

Provide one of the following features:

c. Interactive Educational and Recreational Spaces: An area that includes elements of human

interaction, education and recreational activities within the community, such as observation

platforms, paths, nature centers, botanical gardens, meditation spaces, and art gallery.

d. Community Gardens: Space dedicated to community gardens or shared urban food production.

e. Inclusive Design Features: Design children’s play areas with inclusive design features,

equipment, and materials to facilitate enhanced safety and comfort for children and caregivers.

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NB CREDIT: COMPACT, MIXED-USE, AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

NBc6

1–2 points

Intent

To encourage compact mixed-use centers that enable people to access diverse uses and destinations

and permit them to meet their daily needs without reliance on single-occupant vehicles.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Compact and Complete Centers (CCC) Density	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Access to Diverse Uses	1–2
AND/OR
Option 3. Public Transit Availability	1

Based on the number of CCCs identified and quantified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment comply with

any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. CCC Density (1–2 points)

Demonstrate that each CCC achieves the density per acre/per hectare of buildable land as listed in Table

Table 1. Points for Density per Acre (Hectare) of Buildable Land

Residential Density	Col2	Nonresident ial Density (Floor Area Ratio)	Combined Density	Col5	Points
DU/Acre	DU/Hectare	DU/Hectare	Square Feet per Acre of Buildable Land	Square Meters per Hectare of Buildable Land	Square Meters per Hectare of Buildable Land
≥7 to <12	≥17.5 to <30	≥0.5 to <0.8	≥22,000 to <35,000	≥5,050 to <8,035	1
≥12	≥30	≥0.8	≥35,000	≥8,035	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Access to Diverse Uses (1–2 points)

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Demonstrate that each CCC meets the requirement in Table 3 via walk score or proximity to publicly

accessible diverse uses (Table 3) within a ½-mile (800-meter) walking distance. Points are awarded per

Table 2.

Table 2. Points for Access to Diverse Uses

Walk Score	Proximity to Uses	Points
≥60 to <70	≥8 to <10	1
≥70	≥10	2

Table 3. List Category	of Diverse Uses Food Retail	Community-	Services	Civic and Community	Community
Category	Food Retail	Community- Serving Retail	Services	Civic and Community Facilities	Community Anchor Uses
Use Types	• Supermarket • Grocery with produce section	• Convenience store • Farmers market • Hardware store • Pharmacy • Other retail	• Bank • Family entertainment venue (e.g., theater, sports) • Gym, health club, exercise studio • Hair care • Restaurant, café, diner (no drive thru–only locations) • Laundry, dry cleaner	• Adult or senior care (licensed) • Childcare (licensed) • Cultural arts facility (museum, performing arts) • Educational institution (K–12 through higher education) • Government office that serves public on-site • Medical clinic or office that treats patients • Place of worship • Police or fire station • Post office • Public library • Public park • Social services center • Open community spaces, such as squares and plazas	• Commercial office

AND/OR

Option 3. Public Transit Availability (1 point)

Demonstrate that each CCC has at least two transit stops/stations from different routes served by at least

72 weekdays trips and 30 weekend trips (per direction) or has a transit score of 60 or greater.

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NB CREDIT: LAND USE AND PLANNING POLICY

NBc7

1 point

Intent

To adopt zoning policies that enable equitable and sustainable development, thereby reducing negative

impacts of urban sprawl and enabling a more livable and healthier environment for people.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Option 1. Responsible Land Use Policies	1
OR
Option 2. Adoption of Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR)	1
OR
Option 3. Zoning Advancement	1

Option 1. Responsible Land Use Policies (1 point)

Meet one of the following requirements:

a. Adopt city-wide policies/regulations or provide incentives to develop and reuse infill, previously

developed, and/or grayfield sites.

b. Adopt policies that provide density and/or height bonuses for infill development located within a

400-meter radius of transit stations or walkable mixed-use areas (including compact and

complete centers as identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment ).

c. Adopt city-wide policies on environmental conservation that protect local water bodies through

appropriate wetland, stream, and shoreline buffer widths; adjacent land uses; and permanent

land conservation.

d. Adopt land use strategies or development regulations that protect or expand working lands in the

city, such as agricultural protection overlay districts, urban growth boundaries, community land

trusts, and right-to-farm laws.

Option 2. Adoption of Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR) (1 point)

Adopt a publicly administered TDR program for one of the following initiatives:

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a. Preservation of historic buildings, landmarks, and streetscapes in urban areas

b. Protection of farmland and rural areas from development

c. Protection of environmentally sensitive areas from development

d. Enhance urban form, public realm quality, and transit-oriented development outcomes for

planned growth areas

Option 3. Zoning Advancement (1 point)

Adopt one of the following zoning reform strategies:

a. Inclusionary Zoning: Adopt ordinances that require developers to include affordable housing

units in new projects.

b. Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units: Adopt a program for approving accessory dwelling

unit plans that comply with local planning, land use, and zoning regulations.

c. Rezoning: Adopt zoning regulations that permit higher density housing options, such as

townhouses and multifamily dwellings, to be built in areas previously zoned for only single-family

homes.

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NB CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND INCENTIVES

NBc8

1–3 points

Intent

To demonstrate leadership by promoting responsible green practices in the design, construction, and

improvement of spaces to support healthier, more sustainable living.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Certification for City-Occupied Buildings	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Green Building Policy and Incentives	1–2
AND/OR
Option 3. Sustainable Lands Certification	1–2
Path 1: Performance Pathway	1
OR
Path 2: Prescriptive Pathway	1
AND/OR
Option 4. Zero Waste Certification	1
Path 1: Performance Pathway	1
OR
Path 2: Prescriptive Pathway	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Certification for City-Occupied Buildings (1–2 points)

Demonstrate city-owned buildings and city-occupied buildings/spaces are registered and/or certified to

LEED v4 or a later version. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. Points for LEED Certification

LEED Registered/Certified Buildings/Spaces	Points
≥5% to <10%	1
≥10%	2

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Include all spaces/buildings that are more than 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) and occupied at

the time of registration for the LEED Cities program.

AND/OR

Option 2. Green Building Policy and Incentives (1–2 points)

PATH 1: POLICIES (2 POINTS):

Adopt any one of the following policies:

a. Policy requiring all city-occupied new construction and major renovations greater than 25,000

square feet (2,323 square meters) to achieve LEED or an equally stringent green building

certification.

b. Policy requiring all private residential and/or nonresidential new construction and major

renovations greater than 25,000 square feet (2,323 square meters) to achieve LEED or an

equally stringent green building certification.

c. Policy requiring all existing private residential and nonresidential buildings greater than 25,000

square feet (2,323 square meters) to achieve LEED or an equally stringent green building

certification.

AND/OR

PATH 2: INCENTIVES (1–2 POINTS):

Provide two of the following incentives for project pursuing/achieving LEED or an equally stringent green

building certification. Each incentive is worth 1 point:

a. Expedited review or permitting processes.

b. Density and/or height bonus allowing for percentage increases in floor area ratio or other

measures of density contingent upon achieving certification.

c. Tax credits contingent upon achieving certification.

d. Permitting fee reductions or waivers.

AND/OR

Option 3. Sustainable Lands Certification (1 point)

PATH 1: PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (1 POINT):

Demonstrate that 10% of city-owned and city-operated parks and open spaces that are more than 2,000

square feet (185 square meters) are registered and/or certified to SITES v2.

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PATH 2: PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1 POINT):

Meet the following requirements:

a. Adopt policy requiring all new city-operated and/or managed parks and open spaces greater than

2,000 square feet (185 square meters) to achieve SITES or an equally stringent sustainable land

design and development certification.

b. Provide incentives to all private properties achieving SITES or an equally stringent land design

and development certification.

AND/OR

Option 4. Zero Waste Certification (1 point)

PATH 1: PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (1 POINT):

Demonstrate that 10% of city-owned and city-occupied buildings that are greater than 5,000 square feet

(465 square meters) are certified to TRUE.

PATH 2: PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1 POINT):

Meet the following requirements:

a. Adopt policy requiring at least 25% (by floor area) of city-occupied buildings greater than 5,000

square feet (465 square meters) achieve TRUE or an equally stringent zero waste certification.

b. Provide incentives to the properties achieving TRUE or an equally stringent zero waste

certification.

Notes:

The rating systems must include an independent third-party review/assessment and build on a

consensus-based development process.

The registration/certification must remain valid at least through the time of registration for the

LEED Cities program.

The list of registered and/or certified projects must be publicly available.

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COMMUNITY WELL-BEING (CW)

CW CREDIT: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

CWc1

1–2 points

Intent

To expand safe, affordable, and accessible housing options for low- and moderate-income households by

identifying local challenges and advancing policies, investments, and planning.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Comprehensive Housing Policies and Programs	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Housing Costs	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Affordable Housing Production	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Comprehensive Housing Policies and Programs (1 point)

Adopt city-wide comprehensive housing policies and programs that address four of the elements from the

list below:

a. Land policies ensuring transparency, fairness, and equitable balance toward achieving housing

for all.

b. Policies to assess and address the risk of displacement for new projects.

c. Programs, including retrofit programs, supporting or incentivizing safe and healthy housing

standards for both rental and owner-occupied units aligning with applicable codes and standards.

d. Programs to incentivize or subsidize affordable housing in transit-served areas and/or identified

Compact and Complete Centers in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment .

e. Programs or policies that incentivize higher density (16 DU per acre) within ¼ mile (400 meters)

of walking distance to public transit stations.

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f. Programs to preserve and maintain existing subsidized and unsubsidized affordable rental

housing in transit-served areas, compact and mixed-use areas, and areas with rapidly rising

housing costs.

g. Tenant protection regulations to establish rent control and just-cause requirements for evictions.

AND/OR

Option 2. Housing Costs (1 point)

Demonstrate that at least 70% of households in the city spend less than 45% of their income on

combined housing and transportation.

AND/OR

Option 3. Affordable Housing Production (1 point)

Demonstrate that at least 5% of all newly produced units are affordable for households earning at or

below 80% of the area median income in the reporting year. The selected reporting year must fall within

the last five years.

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CWc2

1–2 points

Intent

To provide facilities and services that help residents meet their basic social needs, support human

development, and strengthen adaptive capacity and social cohesion to enhance community resilience.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Equitable Access to Priority Social Infrastructure	1–2
Path 1. Priority Assets and Services	2
AND/OR
Path 2. Community Venue	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Community Safety	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Housing Support	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Equitable Access to Priority Social Infrastructure (1–2 points)

PATH 1. PRIORITY ASSETS AND SERVICES (2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that any four social infrastructure assets or services identified under the topic

Healthcare and Social Infrastructure in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment are as accessible to two

or more priority neighborhoods as they are to the city as a whole.

PATH 2. COMMUNITY VENUE (1 POINT)

Demonstrate that at least 80% of residents live within a one-mile (1,600-meter) radius of a

community venue, such as a park, library, community center, convention center, or theater, that

offers free services and/or events and is publicly accessible.

AND/OR

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Option 2. Community Safety (1 point)

Demonstrate an integrated public safety approach by meeting two of the following requirements:

a. Implement programs on community-based violence, interruption mental health crisis response,

and/or unarmed emergency teams.

b. Invest in neighborhood-level strategies to improve perceived safety after dark.

c. Implement programs/initiatives such as establishing a civilian oversight committee, participatory

budgeting for safety investments, and community survey programs to increase trust and

accountability between residents and public safety institutions.

AND/OR

Option 3. Housing Support (1 point)

Meet two of the following requirements to provide housing and support services for unhoused populations

as identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment :

a. Provision of short-term emergency shelter for at least 90% of the unhoused population during

peak demand periods, such as winter or summer months, for at least one year within the last five

years.

b. Transitional housing programs for individuals that offer time-limited, supportive housing as a

bridge between shelters and permanent housing.

c. Permanent housing solutions developed or coordinated in partnership with nongovernmental

service providers.

d. Short-term and transitional housing options accessible to families with children under the age of

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CW CREDIT: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

CWc3

1–3 points

Intent

To promote all communities equitably, especially historically marginalized or overburdened, by reducing

pollution, exposure to hazards, and climate risks through proactive planning, engagement, and

accountability.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Reduction of Exposure Over Time	2
OR
Option 2. Implementation of New Interventions	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Addressing Heat Stress	2
Path 1. Tree Equity	2
AND/OR
Path 2. Heat Island Reduction	2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Reduction of Exposure Over Time (2 points)

Identify at least one priority neighborhood from IPp2 Human Impact Assessment that is affected by a

prioritized risk identified in IPp4: Resilience Assessment and show reduction by meeting two of the

strategies listed below.

a. Implement structural and/or engineered solutions in compliance with national, state, or local

standards to reduce the impact from at least one prioritized risk identified in IPp4: Resilience

Assessment.

b. Adopt risk-informed zoning policies that address the identified prioritized risk . The policies could

include but are not limited to focus on the location of critical facilities, protective setbacks, and

development standards/restrictions.

c. Incorporate structure resilience requirements in building regulations to reduce potential damage

from identified prioritized risks .

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d. Provide voluntary relocation support for at-risk populations residing in hazard-prone areas.

Ensure sufficient infrastructure in destination areas to support relocated populations.

Verify that the key demographic characteristics in the selected priority neighborhood have remained five

percentage points of preintervention levels. Describe the process used to engage these neighborhoods in

reducing exposure.

AND/OR

Option 2. Implementation of New Interventions (1 point)

Implement a new environmental hazard mitigation policy in at least one priority neighborhood identified in

IPp2 Human Impact Assessment. The policy must address at least one prioritized risk identified in IPp4

Resilience Assessment and include stakeholder engagement processes, formal anti-displacement

measures, and metrics for evaluating future impacts.

AND/OR

Option 3. Heat Stress Reduction (2 points)

PATH 1. TREE EQUITY (2 POINTS)

Evaluate the tree canopy coverage for the city and identify census blocks ranked by the tool as

high and highest priority. Demonstrate at least 10% improvement in canopy cover in the reporting

year from a user-defined baseline year for any two priority neighborhoods identified in IPp2:

Human Impact Assessment that overlap at least 50% of the area of the high and highest-priority

census blocks. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

PATH 2. HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION (2 POINTS)

Identify urban heat island hotspots within the city. Select any two priority neighborhoods identified

in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment that overlap at least 50% of the area of one or more of the

identified urban heat island hotspots. Meet one of the following requirements in these

neighborhoods:

a. Adopt strategies to mitigate the heat island effect such as increasing tree canopy, using

cool roofs/pavements/green roofs, and increasing permeable/vegetated surfaces.

b. Establish heat wave response actions that reduce exposure and health impacts during

extreme heat such as early warning systems, provision of cooling shelters, public

hydration and shade, and worker protection policies.

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CW CREDIT: PUBLIC HEALTH

CWc4

1–2 points

Intent

To improve community health outcomes by identifying key public health risks and implementing initiatives

that reduce disparities and address environmental and social determinants of health.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Public Health Dashboard	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Integrating Environmental Health Priorities Into Sustainability Actions	1–2
Path 1. Community Health Improvement	1
AND/OR
Path 2. Reduction in Disparities	2
AND/OR
Option 3. Food and Nutrition	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Public Health Dashboard (1 point)

Host a publicly accessible online dashboard that displays the health status indicators identified in the

IPp2: Human Impact Assessment and their alignment with relevant city policies, strategies, and programs.

Provide five years of historical data and demonstrate that the dashboard tracks annual progress.

AND/OR

Option 2. Integrating Environmental Health Priorities Into Sustainability Actions (1–2 points)

Identify five key population health needs in priority neighborhoods that align with local public health

priorities and are plausibly influenced by changes to the built and/or natural environment. Demonstrate

how a policy, plan, program, and/or other action has led to meeting the following requirements:

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PATH 1. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT (1 POINT)

Demonstrate 10% city-wide improvement in one health status indicator from a user-defined

baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

PATH 2. REDUCTION IN DISPARITIES (2 POINTS)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Comply with Path 1

b. Demonstrate that any two priority neighborhoods and/or populations are within 5% of the

city-wide average for the same health status indicator.

c. Verify that key population characteristics have remained within five percentage points of

preintervention levels within the last five years.

AND/OR

Option 3. Food and Nutrition (1 point)

Adopt and implement city-wide policy or programs that support food access and community nutrition by

addressing one of the following strategies:

a. Affordable and healthy food access and nutrition programs in low-income neighborhoods

b. Free or reduced school lunch offered throughout the year to all students

c. Procurement policy for healthy and fresh food, which includes all food purchased and served

at public institutions, such as schools and hospitals, or public events

d. Policy or program that promotes the creation of fresh food retail initiatives

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CW CREDIT: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND ATTAINMENT

CWc5

1–2 points

Intent

To achieve equitable attainment of quality education from birth to adulthood and increase opportunities to

enter the workforce upon graduation.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Early Learning Proficiency	2
AND/OR
Option 2. High School Education	2
AND/OR
Option 3. Support Programs to Improve Retention and Improving Graduation Rates	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Early Learning Proficiency (2 points)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate that at least 85% of third-grade public school students meet minimum

proficiency scores in mathematics or reading.

b. Demonstrate that the corresponding score in any two priority neighborhoods identified in

IPp2: Human Impact Assessment is within five percentage points of the city-wide third-grade

public school proficiency score for the same subject.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

AND/OR

Option 2. High School Education (2 points)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate achievement of a 90% average four-year adjusted cohort high school

graduation rate for all students in all schools.

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b. Demonstrate that the graduation rate in schools serving any two priority neighborhoods

identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment is within five percentage points of the city-wide

graduation rate.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

AND/OR

Option 3. Support Programs to Improve Retention and Improving Graduation Rates (1 point)

Demonstrate city-wide adoption of three of the following strategies. Elaborate on how these strategies are

implemented in one or more priority neighborhoods identified by IPp2: Human Impact Assessment :

a. Provide summer learning programs for students who need academic assistance and support

outside of the school year.

b. Provide after-school activities, tutoring, and/or extended day programs for students who need

additional academic assistance outside of the school day.

c. Offer alternative learning options and programs for students who reengage with the district

education system.

d. Provide no-cost full-day prekindergarten and kindergarten for students in school districts serving

priority neighborhoods or within at least 75% of all public schools.

e. Provide local funding, policies, or other supporting services to support a comprehensive early

childhood education ecosystem in the city that prioritizes the needs of low- to moderate-income

households.

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CW CREDIT: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

CWc6

1–2 points

Intent

To promote a diverse and skilled workforce by providing expanded educational and training opportunities

that enhance employment readiness.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Postsecondary Education	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Employment Distribution	2
AND/OR
Option 3. Career Assistance and Support Programs	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Postsecondary Education (1 point)

Demonstrate that the postsecondary educational attainment of the city population aged 25 years and

older in any two priority neighborhoods identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment is within five

percentage points of the overall city average. Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

AND/OR

Option 2. Employment Distribution (2 Points)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate that the overall unemployment rate is trending toward or has reached the national

definition of full employment.

b. Demonstrate that the unemployment rate in any two priority neighborhoods and/or priority

populations identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment is within five percentage points of the

overall city unemployment rate.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

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AND/OR

Option 3. Career Assistance and Support Programs (1 point)

Demonstrate city-wide adoption of two of the following strategies. Implement the same strategies in at

least one priority neighborhood identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment :

a. Support the school-to-career transition through internships, mentoring, and technical training.

b. Provide vocational training opportunities to improve career possibilities.

c. Establish workforce development programs that connect residents to quality jobs through training,

apprenticeships, career counseling, or employer partnerships.

d. Support job placement and employer partnership programs such as dedicated liaisons, targeted

outreach, and hiring events.

e. Provide supporting services for job seekers such as transportation assistance, childcare support,

interview attire assistance, and upskilling initiatives .

f. Implement green workforce development initiatives such as grants/partnership agreements with

local institutions for upskilling/training.

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CW CREDIT: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY

CWc7

1–2 points

Intent

To promote inclusive economic development by expanding access to quality jobs, entrepreneurship, and

community wealth building; reducing barriers; and supporting long-term prosperity for all communities.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Equitable Income Distribution	2
OR
Option 2. Local Businesses and Hiring Practices	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Strategies to Strengthen Economic Prosperity	1

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Equitable Income Distribution (2 points)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate that the median earnings of workers in any two priority neighborhoods and/or

two priority populations identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment are within five

percentage points of the overall city median income value.

b. Demonstrate that the overall median income is trending toward or has achieved the local

definition of living wage.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years.

Option 2. Local Businesses and Hiring Practices (1 point)

Adopt two of the following strategies:

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a. Promote and participate in project labor agreements, community benefits agreements, and local

hiring agreements.

b. Provide job training and assistance programs tailored to the needs of the local workforce and

small businesses.

c. Provide focused support, resources, and services to locally owned, early-stage companies and

small businesses through business incubators.

d. Establish a city-supported marketplace program such as a farmers’ market or art fair to help

promote local businesses and provide infrastructure for circular economies to take root.

AND/OR

Option 3. Strategies to Strengthen Economic Prosperity (1 point)

Demonstrate city-wide adoption of two of the following strategies. Implement the same strategies in at

least one priority neighborhood and/or priority population identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment :

a. Appoint an advisory body representing the business community to collaborate on economic

equity and advise the city on business trends, conditions, and activities.

b. Provide financial literacy, money management, and banking programs or services for low-income

residents.

c. Support youth savings initiatives focused on creating access to long-term savings opportunities

for students within the school district.

d. Implement a local consumer financial protection agency or initiative that helps shield residents

from unfair and deceptive practices in the consumer marketplace.

e. Expand access to tax credits by providing education and resources to ensure eligible families are

aware of and claim available benefits.

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CWc8

1–2 points

Intent

To improve the well-being, safety, and quality of life for residents, especially historically underserved

communities, through fair access to resources, strengthened governance, and fair planning and policy.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Equity, Civil Rights, and Reparative Planning	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Environmental Justice Leadership	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Institutional Capacity and Workforce Development	1

Meet any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Equity, Civil Rights, and Reparative Planning (1 point)

Meet all of the following requirements to protect civil rights, advance equity, and promote a just quality of

life for all residents:

a. Adopt an official city mission statement or policy affirming a commitment to nondiscrimination in

employment, housing, and city services on the basis of key demographic data, and gender

identity, or expression.

b. Adopt policies that promote and protect the voting rights of all eligible residents. Demonstrate the

initiative to expand access, prevent disenfranchisement, and ensure equitable civic participation.

c. Establish a designated civil rights authority tasked with upholding antidiscrimination laws,

addressing complaints, and advancing equity-focused programs.

AND/OR

Option 2. Environmental Justice Leadership (1 point)

Demonstrate sustained civic action to embed environmental justice (EJ) into the city’s planning and

decision-making processes by implementing two of the following strategies:

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a. Collaborate with community members to integrate place-based EJ criteria and priorities into

zoning, land use, permitting, and planning decisions. Demonstrate how these align IPp2: Human

Impact Assessment and IPp2: Resilience Assessment findings.

b. Support an EJ collaborative group or a similar body composed of community-based organizations

and residents, including representation from at least two priority populations identified in IPp2:

Human Impact Assessment. Formally incorporate the group into governmental planning and

decision-making processes.

c. Support community benefit agreements or antidisplacement strategies for new development or

infrastructure projects with potential equity, EJ, or gentrification concerns.

d. Demonstrate active monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations that apply to

existing public or private facilities contributing to environmental burdens in at least two priority

neighborhoods .

AND/OR

Option 3. Institutional Capacity and Workforce Development (1 point)

Support long-term equity and inclusion in planning, decision-making, and service delivery by

implementing two of the following strategies for city staff and employees:

a. Provide biannual training for staff and leadership on equity, accessibility, trauma-informed

service, and/or EJ.

b. Offer resources and support systems, such as mental health resources, caregiving

accommodation, and multilingual services for staff well-being.

c. Establish equity-focused roles, liaisons, or interdepartmental teams that inform planning and

policy decisions.

d. Maintain internal accountability systems or tools, such as performance metrics, audits, and review

protocols, to assess how governance practices reflect stated equity and sustainability goals.

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TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY (TM)

TM PREREQUISITE: TRANSPORTATION DATA REPORTING

TMp1

REQUIRED

Intent

To facilitate the identification of opportunities to promote nonmotorized transportation, increase multi occupant vehicle travel, and encourage use of public transit by assessing travel patterns.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Modal Split
AND
Vehicle Distance Traveled (VDT) Data

Modal Split

Report modal split data for 12 consecutive months within the last five years, showing the percentage of

commuting to work trips using the following modes:

a. Drive alone

b. Public transport

c. Walk

d. Bicycle

e. Carpool/vanpool

f. Taxi or ride-hailing services

g. Work from home

h. Other transportation modes

AND

Vehicle Distance Traveled (VDT) Data

Report the daily VDT per capita data for all passenger vehicles within the city. Total VDT must be

calculated for 12 consecutive months within the last five years.

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TM CREDIT: TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE

TMc1

1–4 points

Intent

To recognize and reward cities’ efforts in promoting nonmotorized transportation, encouraging use of

public transit, reducing congestion, and curbing pollution from the transportation sector.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–4
Option 1. Modal Split	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Vehicle Distance Traveled (VDT) Data	1–2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 4 points.

Option 1. Modal Split (1–2 points)

Refer to TMp1: Transportation Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further data entry or

calculations are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. LEED Points for Modal Split Performance

Drive Alone Modal Split Score	Points
>60% to≤80%	1
≤60%	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Vehicle Distance Traveled ( VDT) Data (1–2 points)

Refer to TMp1: Transportation Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further data entry or

calculations are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 2.

Table 2. LEED Points for VDT Performance

VDT Data Score (Miles per Person per Day)	Points
>20 to≤35	1
≤20	2

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TM CREDIT: SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES

TMc2

1–2 points

Intent

To encourage improvement in public transit systems and operations to ensure better accessibility, equity,

and safety of all transit users.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Transit Efficiency	2
OR
Option 2. Transportation Equity	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Transportation Safety	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Transit Efficiency (2 points)

Demonstrate at least 60% of the population resides within a ½-mile (800-meter) radius of high-frequency

transit or a ¼-mile (400-meter) radius of transit stops.

AND

Demonstrate a 5% improvement in the public transport services for one of the following metrics from a

user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years:

a. Annual ridership per capita

b. Number of lines/routes

c. Miles of network length per million population

d. Number of vehicles per million population

Option 2. Transportation Equity (1 point)

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Adopt city-wide policies to allocate dedicated funding for public transit improvements in any two priority

neighborhoods identified in IPp2: Human Impact Assessment to ensure equitable access to efficient and

affordable transportation options.

AND

Provide one of the following benefits to achieve affordable fare structure for commuters with low income:

a. Concession Fares: Offer reduced fares for children, students, seniors, and/or persons with

disability.

b. Subscription Passes: Provide discounted weekly, monthly, or multitrip passes for commuters.

c. Fare Capping: Implement a daily or monthly fare cap to limit the total cost of travel for regular

commuters.

d. Fare Compatibility: Enable fare payment across multiple modes for intermodal journeys using

the same payment medium.

AND/OR

Option 3. Transportation Safety (1 point)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Demonstrate a 10% total reduction in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and severe injuries from a

user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

b. Demonstrate a 10% total reduction in vehicular fatalities and severe injuries from a user-defined

baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

AND

Adopt city-wide Vision Zero strategies to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries and increase

healthy and equitable mobility for all.

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TM CREDIT: ELECTRIC VEHICLES

TMc3

1–2 points

Intent

To reduce transportation-related pollution and the environmental impact of transportation while improving

public health by promoting electric vehicles.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Electric Vehicle Transportation Infrastructure	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities	2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Transportation Infrastructure (1–2 Points)

Adopt two of the listed strategies to promote vehicle electrification. Each strategy is worth 1 point:

a. Equitable Deployment of EV-Charging Stations: Develop policies and programs to ensure

equitable access to EV-charging infrastructure in any two priority neighborhoods identified in

IPp2: Human Impact Assessment . Ensure community outreach and stakeholder feedback are

incorporated in planning and siting decisions to reflect local mobility needs.

b. Single-Family Residential EV Charging: Require all new one- or two-family developments with

off-street parking to provide at least one EV-ready space through provision of electrical panel

capacity and conduit for future Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Clearly

demarcate and reserve these spaces for sole use by plug-in EVs.

c. Commercial Development EV Charging: Require all new commercial developments with 10 or

more parking spaces to install Level 2 EVSE serving at least 5% of all parking spaces. Ensure

that an additional 10% of all parking spaces are EV ready by providing sufficient electrical panel

capacity, conduit, and wiring to support future Level 2 EVSE. Clearly demarcate and reserve

these spaces for sole use by plug-in EVs.

d. Multiunit Residential Development EV Charging: Require all new multiunit residential

developments with five or more parking spaces to install Level 2 EVSE in at least 10% of all

parking spaces. Ensure that an additional 20% of all parking spaces are EV ready by providing

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sufficient electrical panel capacity, conduit, and wiring to support future Level 2 EVSE. Clearly

demarcate and reserve these spaces for sole use by plug-in EVs.

Option 2. EV-Charging Facilities (2 points)

Demonstrate at least 20% increase in the total number of public and privately owned EV-charging

stations from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years.

AND

All EVSE must meet the following requirements:

a. Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208–240 volts) or greater

b. Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE J1772

(Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice) : Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or IEC

62196 of the International Electrotechnical Commission for cities outside the U.S.

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TM CREDIT: MOBILITY MANAGEMENT

TMc4

1–2 points

Intent

To promote alternative transportation modes, optimize traffic flow, leverage advanced technology, and

improve overall travel experience through a people-centric and user-friendly transportation system.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Policy	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Parking Management	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Advanced Mobility Solutions	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Policy (1 point)

Establish a city-wide TDM policy designating a transportation management coordinator and requiring

major employers to participate in city-wide TDM efforts, either through a transportation management

association or a city-managed program.

AND

Adopt three of the following TDM strategies to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips available for TMA

members:

a. Commuter financial incentives (parking cashout and transit allowance)

b. Telecommuting incentives

c. Alternate scheduling (flextime, compressed work weeks)

d. Car pool/van pool program and ride matching

e. Enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities

f. Shuttles from transit stations

g. Proximity commuting

h. Guaranteed ride home program

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AND/OR

Option 2. Parking Management (1 point)

Demonstrate that city-wide parking policies exist that include three of the following strategies:

a. Preferential Parking: Provide designated parking spaces for rideshare (car/van pool) vehicles.

b. Parking Maximums: Regulate the amount of parking capacity allowed in all land-use zones

within the city using parking maximums.

c. Eliminate Parking Minimums: Adopt city-wide policy to remove minimum off-street parking

requirement for all land uses.

d. Shared Parking: Allow mixed-use development or shared facilities to reduce total parking

requirements by demonstrating that the peak parking demand for specific land uses can be

accommodated at different times (daily or seasonally).

e. Unbundled Parking: Require that parking spaces be sold or rented separately from building

purchases and leases in a defined area, such as a residential complex or a commercial district,

where parking is managed separately.

f. Dynamic Parking Rates: Set on-street parking rates dynamically by increasing prices during

peak demand periods and decreasing them during off-peak times, with the objective of

maintaining an average parking occupancy of 80% to 85%.

AND/OR

Option 3. Advanced Mobility Solutions (1 point)

Adopt four of the following city-wide policies or solutions to facilitate a smart and efficient transportation

system:

a. Passenger Information System (PIS): 80% of all transit stations and transit stops within the city

are equipped with a PIS system.

b. Automated Speed Enforcement: 80% of roads are equipped for automated speed enforcement;

alleyways and roads not controlled by municipality/civic bodies are exempted.

c. Traffic Surveillance : 80% of all transit stations and transit stops within the city are equipped with

CCTVs for traffic surveillance.

d. Global Positioning System (GPS)/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS): All public transit

vehicles are equipped with a GPS/GPRS system.

e. Signal Synchronization and Transit Signal Priority: All signals on arterial roads are

synchronized or prioritized to address varying traffic flows.

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f. Integrated Ticketing System: 80% of all public transit systems and subsystems have an

Integrated Ticketing System.

g. Real-Time Parking Management: 80% of all public parking lots and multilevel parking have a

real-time parking management system.

h. Electronic Toll Collection : All tollbooths and plazas have an electronic toll collection system.

i. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) : Adopt RFID technology for logistics and/or for all public

transportation systems.

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TM CREDIT: ACTIVE TRAVEL

TMc5

1–2 points

Intent

To encourage active living by promoting walking and bicycling while reducing vehicle miles traveled,

carbon emissions, and congestion associated with single-occupant vehicles.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Walkability	2
OR
Option 2. Bikeability	2
OR
Option 3. Active Travel Policies and Programs	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Walkability (2 points)

Provide safe and comfortable pedestrian circulation infrastructure in compliance with Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations or relevant national or local regulations for 100% of sidewalks,

pedestrian street crossings, pedestrian signals, and other facilities for pedestrian circulation.

AND

Meet one of the following requirements:

a. Increase the mileage of sidewalks by 5% on arterial and collector roads over a period of 10 years.

Reporting year must be within the last five years.

b. Provide shade with trees or permanent structures more than 40% of the total length of existing

and planned sidewalks. Reporting year must be within the last five years.

c. Design roads with traffic-calming measures as applicable to limit the speed per Section 1.2 in

Traffic Calming ePrimer by the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of

Transportation or in compliance with the state or local regulations.

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Option 2. Bikeability (2 points)

Demonstrate that 60% of the population resides within a ¼-mile (400-meter) buffer of a bicycle network or

has a Bike Score of 70 or greater.

AND

Demonstrate a 5% improvement in the bicycle infrastructure of the city for one of the following metrics

from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years:

a. Miles of protected bicycle lanes per capita

b. Miles of bicycle lanes per mile of roads

c. Number of people within a ¼-mile (400-meter) buffer of bicycle infrastructure

AND/OR

Option 3. Active Travel Policies and Programs (1 point)

Meet one of the following requirements:

a. Develop an active mobility network that demonstrates a clear vision for how active mobility aligns

with urban development, public health, and climate-related goals.

b. Develop and implement city-wide policies that support pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure

investment to ensure equitable access for priority neighborhoods .

c. Adopt city-wide policies/plans for integration of sustainable micromobility (including e micromobility and bike share) with transit systems.

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TM CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—TRANSPORTATION AND RESILIENCE

TMc6

1–2 points

Intent

To prioritize emission reduction, active mobility, and climate resilience to support sustainable urban

mobility through city-led initiatives.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Low Carbon Vehicle Program	2
OR
Option 2. Access to Bicycle Infrastructure	2
OR
Option 3. Transportation Resilience	1

Option 1. Low Carbon Vehicle Program (2 points)

Achieve two of the following requirements:

a. Provide EVSE in 5% of total parking spaces or two parking spaces, whichever is greater across

all parking facilities governed by city within city-occupied buildings. Clearly demarcate and

reserve these spaces for sole use by plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).

b. Designate 2% of the total number of EV parking spaces or one EV parking space, whichever is

greater, for universal accessibility in all city-occupied buildings. Ensure that these spaces are nine

feet (2.5 meters) wide with a five-foot (1.5-meter) access aisle and include charging station

accessibility features for individuals with mobility, ambulatory, and visual limitations.

c. Develop and implement a plan that mandates EVs as the default purchasing choice and ensures

electrification of 50% of the existing city’s light-duty vehicles fleet.

d. Develop a strategy in coordination with the school district and relevant municipal agencies to

establish a phased transition toward zero-emission electric buses including both school buses

and all municipal fleet buses, targeting 20% fleet electrification.

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e. Municipal fleet buses and city’s light-duty vehicles fleet shall include all vehicles that are city

owned, city operated, or contracted by municipal agencies to deliver public transport or municipal

services.

Option 2. Access to Bicycle Facilities (2 points)

Provide short-term bicycle storage within 600 feet (180 meters) and long-term bicycle storage and shower

facilities within 300 feet (90 meters) of walking distance from any functional entry for 75% of all city occupied buildings per Table 1.

Long-term bicycle parking and shower facilities shall not be required where the total building floor area is

less than 2,500 square feet or 232 square meters and has less than 100 regular building occupants.

Table1. Number of Spaces Required for Short-Term and Long-Term Bicycle Storage and Shower

Facilities

Short-Term Storage	Long-Term Storage	Shower Facilities
2.5% of all peak visitors with four storage spaces per building	5% of all regular building occupants, with four storage spaces per building in addition to the short-term bicycle storage spaces	One shower with changing facilities for the first 100 regular building occupants and one additional shower for every 150 regular building occupants thereafter

Shared micromobility storage, bicycle-sharing stations, and/or publicly available bicycle parking can be

counted for up to 50% of the required short-term and long-term storage space if it meets the maximum

allowable walking distance and is not double counted.

Option 3. Transportation Resilience (1 point)

Develop a city-wide transportation resilience plan by meeting the following requirements:

a. Vulnerable Assets: Determine the vulnerability of the transportation infrastructure to any two

prioritized risks identified in IPp4: Resilience Assessment .

b. Dynamic Traffic Management: Integrate intelligent transportation systems and big data analysis to

monitor, predict, and respond to disruptions.

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c. Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans: Ensure safe and unobstructed movement by

identifying and maintaining clearly designated emergency evacuation routes and protocols,

developed through cross-departmental collaboration.

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WATER MANAGEMENT (WM)

WM Prerequisite: Water Data Reporting

WMp1

REQUIRED

Intent

To identify opportunities for water resource protection and effective management by assessing urban

hydrology indicators.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Water Consumption
AND
Stormwater Management Design Capacity

Water Consumption

Measure total daily water consumption per capita within the city (in gallons/capita/day). Water

consumption must be calculated for 12 consecutive months within the last five years.

Total Per Capita Water Consumption [GPCD] = [Total Annual Water Consumption [MGY]]

~~[days]~~

AND

Stormwater Management Design Capacity

~~(Permanent Population [#] × 365 [~~ ~~[days]~~

~~year~~

~~[days]~~

~~year~~ ~~[])]~~

Report the required minimum storm capacity design standard for the city’s minor stormwater management

system infrastructure (e.g., storm sewers, inlets, small culverts, and roadside ditches).

The storm capacity design standard is based on the minimum size storm event (e.g., 10-year or 25-year

storm event) the system can handle with no adverse impacts, based on a 24-hour duration.

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WM CREDIT: Water Performance

WMc1

1–4 points

Intent

To recognize continued improvement in the reduction of water consumption and effectiveness of

stormwater management.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–4
Option 1. Water Consumption	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Stormwater Management Design Capacity	1–2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 4 points.

Option 1. Water Consumption (1–2 points)

Refer to WMp1: Water Performance for associated requirements. No further data entry or calculations are

required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. LEED Points for Water Consumption Performance

Daily Water Consumption per Capita (Gallons/Capita/Day)	Points
>100 to≤150	1
≤100	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Stormwater Management Design Capacity (1–2 points)

Refer to WMp1: Water Performance for associated requirements. No further data entry or calculations are

required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 2.

Table 2. LEED Points for Stormwater Performance

Minimum Design Storm Capacity for Minor Stormwater Systems	Points
System design for a 10-year storm	1
System design for a 25-year storm or higher	2

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WM CREDIT: WATER EFFICIENCY AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

WMc2

1–2 points

Intent

To protect residents’ basic needs by ensuring a balanced and robust water supply through water

management and use reduction strategies.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Water Balance Analysis	Required
AND
Option 1. Water Audit	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Water Source Capacity and Health	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Potable Water Use Reduction and Reuse Programs	1

Water Balance Analysis

Compile a comprehensive city-wide water balance analysis using data for 12 consecutive months within

the last five years. Report on the annual volume of water inputs, outputs, and potable water sources as

defined below:

1. Water Inputs (Supply)

Quantify the total volume of water supplied through various sources, including but not limited to:

a. Precipitation

b. Imported water (potable and treated/nonpotable)

c. Surface water inflow

d. Groundwater inflow

e. Other water storage increases (changes in soil moisture, aquifers, water bodies, and

storage tanks unaccounted for in the above sources)

2. Water Outputs (Discharge and Loss)

Quantify the total volume of water outputs from various sources, including but not limited to:

a. Building wastewater/sewage (from all uses such as residential, commercial, institutional,

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and industrial buildings in the public and private sectors)

b. Landscape irrigation

c. Evapotranspiration

d. Stormwater discharge (surface runoff exiting the city)

e. Water losses (including pipe leaks, bursts, and unauthorized consumption)

f. Other water storage decreases (changes in soil moisture, aquifers, water bodies, and

storage tanks unaccounted for in the above sources)

3. Potable Water Demand and Sources

Identify the city’s annual potable water demand and sources, including the quantity derived from

each source.

AND

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Water Audit (1 point)

Conduct a water audit for 12 consecutive months within the last five years to meet the following

requirements:

a. Evaluate the water distribution system to assess the condition and capacity of the water supply

infrastructure, leak detection, and pressure management.

b. Identify strategies for improving system efficiency.

c. Establish protocols for regular monitoring of water usage and system performance.

AND/OR

Option 2. Water Source Capacity and Health (1 point)

Using the water balance calculation, demonstrate that the city has reliable and secure water sources that

can support the population’s needs, including growth projections, for the next 10 years from the user defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last five years. Meet one of the

following requirements:

a. Demonstrate that the projected average annual water source extraction for the next 10 years will

be less than the naturally occurring recharge rate in the baseline year.

b. If the current or future use exceeds the baseline year recharge rate, implement a viable surface

or aquifer recharge system (using surface or treated wastewater) that replenishes or exceeds

extraction volumes on an annual basis for each of the next 10 years.

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AND/OR

Option 3: Potable Water Use Reduction and Reuse Programs (1 point)

Meet one of the following requirements to demonstrate that the city is proactively supporting potable

water-saving practices:

a. Conservation-oriented billing rates that incentivize lower water use and/or integrate demand based pricing.

b. Landscape irrigation policies and/or programs that reduce potable water use for irrigation by 25%

during critical periods.

c. City-wide industrial water reuse policy that enables “fit-for-purpose” on-site reuse.

d. City-wide on-site water reuse policy requires projects meeting city-defined criteria to reuse gray

water on-site for toilet flushing, irrigation, and/or cooling. The policy must require potable water

use reduction of 25% for residential uses and 50% for commercial uses.

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WM CREDIT: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

WMc3

1–2 points

Intent

To ensure reliable access to clean drinking water, minimize water loss, improve infrastructure efficiency,

and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	2
Option 1. Lead Service Line Replacement	2
OR
Option 2. Modernized Infrastructure	2
OR
Option 2. Water Infrastructure Resilience	2

Option 1. Lead Service Line Replacement (2 points)

Implement a lead service line replacement program that inventories and discloses all suspected public

lead service lines on a publicly searchable database.

a. The program must include a comprehensive plan to replace lead service pipes within a

designated time frame and an awareness campaign around the dangers of lead exposure in

children.

b. Low-income residents with suspected lead supply lines must be provided with low-cost or no-cost

test kits, along with water filters and/or alternative water sources, until replacement is complete.

Option 2. Modernized Infrastructure (2 points)

Demonstrate the city’s commitment to replacing inefficient, aging, or unsafe water infrastructure while

fortifying it against severe weather impacts by achieving one of the following requirements:

a. For locales with combined sewer systems, implement diversion systems or combined pipe

separation plans that would prevent future overflows based on 100-year storm events.

b. Demonstrate that advanced wastewater treatment facilities and practices have been used to

ensure all the city’s treated water surpasses standard practice.

c. Adopt an automated water supply management system that supports real-time data analysis,

water pressure and quality monitoring, leak detection, and regular water audits.

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Option 2. Water Infrastructure Resilience (2 points)

Demonstrate that one water-related prioritized risk as identified under IPp4: Resilience Assessment has

been significantly mitigated through investment in resilient infrastructure constructed within the last 10

years. The infrastructure must be designed to address forecasted climate impacts for 10 years beyond

the date of project completion.

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WM CREDIT: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

WMc4

1–2 points

Intent

To reduce flooding risks, recharge local water sources, and protect natural systems, while providing

accessible green infrastructure for the community.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Green Stormwater Infrastructure	1–2
Path 1. Performance Pathway	2
OR
Path 2. Prescriptive Pathway	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Stormwater Management Policy and Planning	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Stormwater Management Monitoring Network	1

Comply with any of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Green Stormwater Infrastructure (1–2 points)

PATH 1. PERFORMANCE PATHWAY (2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that 40% of the city’s land area consists of pervious surfaces and/or surfaces

managed through green stormwater infrastructure. Provide data for a year that is within the last

five years.

To be eligible, impervious surfaces treated with green stormwater infrastructure must manage the

first inch of rainfall and have a maintenance plan in place to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

PATH 2. PRESCRIPTIVE PATHWAY (1–2 POINTS)

Demonstrate that all public and private development and redevelopment projects are required to

comply with stormwater design standards that incorporate green stormwater infrastructure to

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capture and manage the first flush runoff volume, as defined by the location’s frequent storm

event volume. Provide data for a year that is within the last five years. Points are awarded per

Table 1.

Table 1. Points for Mandatory Green Stormwater Infrastructure Capacity Performance Standards

Percentile Storm Event	Points
80th	1
90th	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Stormwater Management Policy and Planning (1 point)

Adopt and implement city-wide policy, plan, and/or ordinance that prioritizes green stormwater

infrastructure for new construction projects.

Include two of the following:

a. Require preparation of a stormwater management plan for significant development and

redevelopment activities.

b. Ensure support through a manual that establishes criteria, specifications, and recommended

practices when planning, designing, and constructing regulated sites and green stormwater

infrastructure within the city.

c. Minimum stormwater management control requirements and low-impact development

standards/practices to mimic predevelopment runoff conditions by managing the first 1.5 inches

of precipitation using infiltration, evapotranspiration, and rainwater harvesting. Captured rainwater

should be reused on-site to the maximum extent possible and allowable by local ordinance.

d. Requirement to implement integrated green stormwater infrastructure on city-owned buildings,

parking lots, parks, streets, and other facilities to demonstrate effectiveness and performance to

developers, citizens, and other relevant parties.

e. Provision of incentives for implementing on-site and off-site green stormwater infrastructure.

f. Dedicated funding for green stormwater infrastructure project implementation.

AND/OR

Option 3: Stormwater Management Monitoring Network (1 point)

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Establish an interdisciplinary and cross-departmental stormwater management network that includes all

relevant local agencies to establish and enforce preventative strategies for the mitigation of flooding and

sewer overflow risks. The network must actively monitor stormwater network conditions and capacity and

demonstrate successful management of all 100-year precipitation events for the location over the last five

years with no significant flooding or combined sewer overflows.

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WM CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—WATER RESILIENCE AND AFFORDABILITY

WMc5

1–2 points

Intent

To ensure equitable, reliable access to safe drinking water while advancing water conservation and

stormwater management through public sector leadership and government-led initiatives.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Public Education and Outreach	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Residential Water Affordability and Efficiency	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Emergency Preparedness and Water Access	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Public Education and Outreach (1 point)

Promote water conservation and quality improvement by implementing two of the following public

outreach and communication initiatives. Ensure that communications are provided in the top three

languages (based on population profile):

a. Real-time flood monitoring and warnings, including combined sewer overflow (CSO) action alerts

b. Timely public updates on recreational water quality

c. Biannual awareness campaigns promoting individual and/or domestic water use reduction and

responsible water practices

d. Biannual programs in education institutions teaching water conservation and/or rainwater

harvesting

AND/OR

Option 2. Residential Water Affordability and Efficiency (1 point)

Demonstrate affordable, efficient access to clean water by meeting one of the following

requirements/strategies:

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a. Establish a water efficiency repair and/or fixture replacement assistance program for residents at

or below 60% of the area median income by providing city-subsidized direct installation.

b. Integrate water efficiency assistance and fixture replacement into other income-based-eligibility

energy or home improvement programs.

c. Use metering, billing, and/or on-site audits to identify possible leaks in low-income households

and offer subsidized or fully funded repairs.

d. Require all multiunit affordable, senior, supportive, assisted, and/or low-income housing

developments to conduct regular water audits. Building owners must demonstrate required

compliance and corrective actions.

AND/OR

Option 3. Emergency Preparedness and Water Access (1 point)

Develop a city-wide emergency water and sanitation plan including the following requirements:

a. Equip critical water infrastructure with backup power to maintain treatment, pumping, or

distribution during grid failures.

b. Develop a city-wide emergency water supply and distribution plan.

c. Demonstrate readiness to deploy a network of public portable water access points, including

necessary equipment and identified locations.

d. Provide guidance for safe sanitation management and emergency disposal locations.

e. Ensure availability of emergency information in a variety of accessible print and digital formats,

including translations in the top three languages (based on population profile) spoken in the city.

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ENERGY AND CARBON MANAGEMENT (EC)

EC Prerequisite: Carbon Data Reporting

ECp1

REQUIRED

Intent

To facilitate the identification of opportunities for emission reduction to minimize their impact on climate

change by tracking city-wide carbon emissions.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	N/A
Carbon Data Reporting

Use the city-wide carbon emissions data as reported in IPp3: Carbon Assessment and the population

data for the same reporting period to calculate per capita emissions (tCO2e per capita).

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EC CREDIT: CARBON PERFORMANCE

ECc1

1–4 points

Intent

To recognize and reward cities’ efforts in reducing carbon emissions to minimize their impact on climate

change.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–4
Carbon Performance	1–4

Refer to ECp1: Carbon Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further data entry or calculations

are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1: LEED Points for Carbon Performance

Carbon Emissions per Capita (Tonnes CO e per Capita) 2	Points
>11 to≤14	1
>8 to ≤11	2
>6 to ≤8	3
≤6	4

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EC CREDIT: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DECARBONIZATION

ECc2

1–5 points

Intent

To drive improvement in energy efficiency and support long-term planning for carbon reduction of urban

building stock and ensure that all residents benefit from lower energy costs and a healthier environment.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–5
Option 1. Energy Efficiency Programs	1–3
AND/OR
Option 2. Existing Building Decarbonization	1–3
Path 1. Building Energy Disclosure	1
AND/OR
Path 2. Strategic Decarbonization Plan	2
AND/OR
Option 3. New Low-Carbon Building	2–4
Path 1. Building Energy Efficiency	2
AND/OR
Path 2. Building Electrification	2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 4 points.

Option 1. Energy Efficiency Programs (1–3 points)

Implement any of the following programs and initiatives, led by the city or in partnership with the city,

targeting residents and/or businesses. Each program/initiative is worth 1 point.

a. Energy code–related training and education for builders, inspectors, architects, engineers, and/or

other relevant parties through two training programs annually, reaching 200 participants in total.

b. Education and outreach on energy efficiency and resource conservation for building owners and

managers, residents, and/or businesses through one annual event, reaching 2,000

residents/businesses in total.

c. Help center on energy code and energy efficiency that provides information and directs building

projects to appropriate resources.

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d. Challenge program for building portfolios (universities, hospitals, residential, and/or commercial)

to reduce their carbon emissions.

e. Loans and financing programs, such as Property Assessed Clean Energy bonds or other loans

for energy efficiency retrofits and upgrades.

f. Energy efficiency programs specifically targeted to support low-income populations in the city.

AND/OR

Option 2. Existing Building Decarbonization (1–3 points)

Path 1. BUILDING ENERGY DISCLOSURE (1 point)

Require annual benchmarking and disclosure of energy consumption (electricity, natural gas,

chilled water, steam or hot water, fuel oil, propane) of all buildings in the city that are 25,000

square feet (2,323 square meters) or larger. Disclosure must be made to the public or governing

entity and/or specific users of the building, such as potential buyers or lessees, prior to the

signing of the contract to purchase or lease the building.

AND/OR

Path 2. STRATEGIC DECARBONIZATION PLAN (2 points)

Require existing buildings that are 25,000 square feet (2,323 square meters) or larger to create a

strategic decarbonization plan (SDP) with a target to achieve 100% reduction in on-site

combustion and 20% reduction in site energy within 25 years.

AND/OR

Option 3. New Low-Carbon Buildings (2–4 points)

PATH 1. BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY (2 points)

Require new construction and major renovations within the city to comply with ASHRAE 90.1-

2016 (or equivalent). Cities registering after January 1, 2028, must comply with ASHRAE 90.1-

2019 (or equivalent).

AND/OR

PATH 2. BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION (2 points)

Require new construction and major renovations within the city to be designed to be capable of

operating without on-site combustion except at low temperatures (below 20°F [–6.5°C]). The

requirement must address the building’s space heating, service water heating, and cooking and

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may exclude emergency support systems. The weighted average equipment efficiency for space

heating and service water heating must be at least 1.2 COP.

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2EC CREDIT: INFRASTRUCTURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ECc3

1–3 points

Intent

To deliver reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible public infrastructure services to residents.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Street Lighting	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Water and Wastewater System	1–3
Path 1. Energy and Carbon Disclosure	1
AND/OR
Path 2. Energy Audit	1
AND/OR
Path 3. Optimized Energy Performance	2–3

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Street Lighting (1 point)

Ensure 75% of streetlights meet or exceed a luminous efficacy of 100 lumens per watt .

AND/OR

Option 2. Water and Wastewater System (1–3 points)

PATH 1. ENERGY AND CARBON DISCLOSURE (1 POINT)

Track, benchmark, and report the energy consumption and carbon emissions of water and

wastewater systems within the city at intervals of at least one month. Report data by energy

source for the most recent reporting year.

Include energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with the systems’ operation

(collection, treatment, and distribution/disposal), with optional reporting of methane leaks and

flaring.

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AND/OR

PATH 2. ENERGY AUDIT (1 POINT)

Conduct a detailed on-site energy audit to evaluate the existing infrastructure and operational

practices and identify opportunities for energy use reduction in water and wastewater systems.

The audit report must have been issued within the last five years.

Include measurements and analysis of pumps and pumping systems, electrical systems, and

electric drives to assess losses and the potential for energy efficiency improvement. Account for

50% of the processed flow capacity of the water and wastewater systems.

AND/OR

PATH 3. OPTIMIZED ENERGY PERFORMANCE (2–3 POINTS)

Demonstrate reduction in the energy intensity or carbon emission intensity (energy use or carbon

emissions per unit volume of processed/treated water) of water and wastewater systems,

including water supply pumping, treatment, distribution, and wastewater pumping and treatment,

from a user-defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within last 10 years.

For carbon emissions, optionally include emissions associated with methane leaks and flaring.

Energy consumption from water-monitoring systems can be excluded from calculations.

Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. Points for Water and Wastewater Systems

Reduction (%)	Points
≥5 to <10	2
≥10	3

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EC CREDIT: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CIVIC BUILDINGS

ECc4

1–3 points

Intent

To improve the energy efficiency of city-occupied buildings to reduce the environmental harm and lower

the city’s carbon footprint.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Energy and Carbon Tracking	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Energy Audit	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Existing Building Commissioning	1
AND/OR
Option 4. Strategic Decarbonization Plan	1
AND/OR
Option 5. Energy Efficiency	2–3

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Energy and Carbon Tracking (1 point)

Track, benchmark, and report energy consumption and carbon emissions (electricity, natural gas, chilled

water, steam or hot water, fuel oil, propane) of city-occupied buildings at intervals of at least once per

month.

Include 75% of the total gross floor area of city-occupied buildings that are 10,000 square feet (929

square meters) or larger. Report data by energy source for the most recent reporting year.

AND/OR

Option 2. Energy Audit (1 point)

Conduct energy audits for 10% of the total gross floor area of city-occupied buildings that are 25,000

square feet (2,323 square meters) or larger.

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The energy audit must have been conducted within the last five years and must meet the requirements of

ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Survey and Analysis Assessment (or above) per ASHRAE 211-2018 Standard

for Commercial Building Energy Audits or equivalent.

AND/OR

Option 3. Existing Building Commissioning (1 point)

Complete the existing building commissioning (EBCx) process for 10% of the total gross floor area of city occupied buildings that are 25,000 square feet (2,323 square meters) or larger.

The EBCx must have been conducted within the last five years and must meet the requirements of

ASHRAE 230-2022 Commissioning Process for Existing Buildings and Systems .

AND/OR

Option 4. Strategic Decarbonization Plan (1 point)

Develop SDPs for a representative sample of city-occupied buildings. Demonstrate that SDPs collectively

cover 10% of the total gross floor area of city-operated buildings that are 25,000 square feet (2,323

square meters) or larger.

The SDPs must target 100% reduction in on-site combustion emissions and 20% reduction in site energy

use within 25 years.

AND/OR

Option 5. Energy Efficiency (2–3 points)

Demonstrate a reduction in energy use intensity (site energy use or source energy use) of city-occupied

buildings that are 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) or larger. Establish the baseline energy use

based on historical energy consumption from a year within last 10 years. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. Points for Reduction in Energy Use

Reduction in Energy Use (%)	Points
≥8 to <15	2
≥15	3

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EC CREDIT: RENEWABLE ENERGY

ECc5

1–3 points

Intent

To provide cleaner and affordable electricity by reducing environmental and economic impacts of fossil

fuel use, increasing renewable energy in the grid, and supporting transition to a green economy.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–3
Option 1. Renewable Electricity Consumption	1–3
AND/OR
Option 2. Renewable Energy Policies and Programs	1–2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 3 points.

Option 1. Renewable Electricity Consumption (1–3 points)

Measure the share of renewable energy/electricity as a percentage of city-wide electricity consumption.

Provide data for a year that is within the last five years. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. Points for City-Wide Renewable Electricity Consumption

Renewable Energy	Points
≥10% to <20%	1
≥20% to <30%	2
≥30%	3

Procured renewable energy certificates (RECs) must meet the following criteria:

a. RECs must be Green-e Energy certified or equivalent.

b. All environmental attributes associated with renewable energy generation must be retired on

behalf of the city.

c. RECs must be purchased from renewable assets within the same country or region where the city

is located.

d. If RECs are purchased by the utility/energy provider serving multiple cities, these must be

prorated per the city’s annual energy share in the utility’s generation.

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AND/OR

Option 2. Renewable Energy Policies and Programs (1–2 points)

Implement city-wide policies and/or programs in partnership with entities outside the city’s control, such

as utilities, regulators, legislators, and independent system operators/regional transmission organizations,

as appropriate to increase the share of renewables in energy supply by supporting any of the strategies

given below. Each strategy is worth 1 point:

a. Distributed renewables

b. Midsized community solar projects

c. Physical power purchase agreements

d. Virtual power purchase agreements

e. Green tariffs

f. Community choice aggregations

g. Renewable portfolio standards

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EC CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CARBON

ECc6

1–2 points

Intent

To enhance the energy resilience of essential facilities and accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions

from activities and facilities operated by the city.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Energy Resilience	1
AND/OR
Option 2. City-Operations Climate Action Plan	1
AND/OR
Option 3. City-Operations Carbon Performance	1–2
Path 1. Carbon Emissions Inventory	1
OR
Path 2. Carbon Performance	2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Energy Resilience (1 point)

Meet the following requirements:

a. Identify essential facilities operated by the city that require backup power during widespread

outages and determine their critical loads and minimum daily operating hours.

b. Demonstrate that all identified essential facilities can be supplied with reliable backup power for at

least one day.

AND/OR

Option 2. City-Operations Climate Action Plan (1 point)

Develop a city-operations climate action plan to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and achieve

an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from city operations by 2050.

Meet the following requirements:

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a. Constitute a diverse and inclusive group of key parties, such as city staff, businesses and/or

institutions, municipal and state officials, or technical experts, to gather insights and feedback.

b. Define the geographic and/or administrative boundary of the city.

c. Establish carbon emission reduction targets with interim and short-term goals.

d. Report the carbon emission inventory of city operation for the base year (must include Scope 1

and Scope 2; Scope 3 is optional) with breakdown by sector and the business-as-usual projection

of carbon emissions through 2050.

e. Outline initiatives for each sector; ensure that each initiative addresses the following points:

o Implementation timeline

o Estimated impact on carbon emissions

o Implementation processes

o Estimated budget and/or required staffing

f. Outline methods for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the impacts of the initiatives.

AND/OR

Option 3. City-Operations Carbon Performance (1–2 points)

PATH 1. CARBON EMISSIONS INVENTORY (1 POINT)

Report carbon emissions for city operations covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for 12

consecutive months within the last five years. Address the following sectors (or per the relevant

local government operations GHG protocol or framework) whose activities are part of city

operations:

a. Stationary energy (buildings and facilities, streetlights)

b. Transportation (vehicle fleet)

c. Waste (solid waste and wastewater)

Additionally, carbon emissions from contracted services, such as contracted waste-hauling

services that are typically provided by the city to the residents, must be included in the emission

inventory.

Report total carbon emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e), encompassing all

GHG.

PATH 2. CARBON PERFORMANCE (2 POINTS)

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Demonstrate a 15% reduction in carbon emissions per capita from city operations from a user defined baseline year. The selected baseline year must fall within the last 10 years. The inventory

for the baseline and reporting years shall be as per Option 3. Path 1. Carbon Emissions Inventory

requirements.

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WASTE REDUCTION AND CIRCULARITY (WR)

WR PREREQUISITE: WASTE DATA REPORTING

WRp1

Required

Intent

To facilitate the identification of opportunities for effective waste management practices by assessing

waste management metrics.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	NA
Municipal Solid Waste Generation
AND
Waste Diversion

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation

Report the total weight of MSW (in tonnes per capita) generated in 12 consecutive months within the last

five years.

MSW generated must include waste generation from all sectors within the city, including but not limited to

residential, institutional, commercial, any other sectors, and open spaces.

AND

Waste Diversion

Report the total weight of the MSW that is diverted (as a percentage of total MSW generation) from

landfills or incineration (including waste to energy) for the same 12 consecutive months as MSW

generation data.

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WR CREDIT: WASTE PERFORMANCE

WRc1

1–4 points

Intent

To drive progress in waste management by measuring impact and promoting circular resource flows.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–4
Option 1. Municipal Solid Waste Generation	1–2
AND/OR
Option 2. Waste Diversion	1–2

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 4 points.

Option 1. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Generation (1–2 points)

Refer to WRp1: Waste Data Reporting for associated requirements. No further data entry or calculations

are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 1.

Table 1. LEED Points for MSW Generation Performance

MSW Generation (Tonnes per Capita)	Points
>1.5 to≤2	1
≤1.5	2

AND/OR

Option 2. Waste Diversion (1–2 points)

Refer to WRp1: Waste Data Reporting or associated requirements. No further data entry or calculations

are required for this credit. Points are awarded per Table 2.

Table 2. LEED Points for MSW Diversion Performance

100

MSW Diversion	Points
≥30% to <50%	1
≥50%	2

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WR CREDIT: SPECIAL AND ORGANIC WASTE STREAMS MANAGEMENT

WRc2

1–2 points

Intent

To divert special and organic waste streams from landfills and incinerators and recover and recycle

reusable materials.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Special Waste Streams Management	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Organic Waste Management	1–2
Path 1. Residential Waste	2
OR
Path 2. Commercial Waste	1

Comply with any of the following options for a total of up to 2 points.

Option 1. Special Waste Streams Management (1 point)

Measure and report the total weight of waste generated (hazardous waste and two special waste

streams) and the total of such waste diverted from landfills or incineration. Report annual data from within

the last five years.

AND

Provide details on strategies adopted for recovery/recycling of the special waste streams.

Special waste streams include all nonmunicipal solid waste generated within the city, including industrial,

electronic, agricultural, chemical, biomedical, hazardous, and/or construction and demolition waste.

AND/OR

Option 2. Organic Waste Management (1–2 points)

PATH 1. RESIDENTIAL WASTE (2 POINTS):

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Implement a city-wide residential composting program/policy that increases participation through

provision of services or infrastructures and resident education and outreach (including multilingual

materials for the top three languages based on population profile).

AND/OR

PATH 2. COMMERCIAL WASTE (1 POINT)

Identify three commercial generators, such as farmers’ markets, restaurants, universities, and/or

hotels, and meet the following requirements:

a. Collaborate with nonprofit organizations and commercial partners to provide targeted

support through education/training.

b. Implement one organics recovery pilot with all three participating generators.

c. Document the selection method, support provided, and pilot outcomes.

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WR CREDIT: EMBODIED CARBON REDUCTION

WRc3

1–2 points

Intent

To strengthen the approach to purchasing, preserving, and recovering building materials to

environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	2
Option 1. Adaptive Reuse	1
OR
Option 2. Material-Focused Codes	1
OR
Option 3. Material Recovery	1–2

Comply with any of the following options for a total of up to 2 points.

Option 1. Adaptive Reuse (1 point)

Implement an awareness and outreach strategy/policy to promote the adaptive reuse of existing

buildings. Include the following:

a. Awareness of embodied carbon benefits of reuse compared with demolition and new construction

b. Guidance on change of use/occupancy and applicable code pathways

c. Awareness about available zoning/design/permitting flexibility

d. Training/outreach for key stakeholders, such as owners, developers, design professionals, and

permitting staff

AND

Provide financial incentives and/or establish processes to advance building reuse and adaptation, such

as expedited permit review, dedicated permit navigation support, streamlined permitting, or development

fee reductions/waivers.

AND/OR

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Option 2. Material-Focused Codes (1 point)

Adopt and implement a city-wide policy or amendment to the building code that supports either

prescriptive or performance-based embodied carbon reductions in buildings and/or infrastructure projects.

The policy or amendment must include whole building life-cycle assessments (WBLCA) for projects or

establish embodied carbon thresholds for at least one of the following materials: concrete, steel, glass

(glazing), wood, and asphalt.

AND

Commit to publishing an annual report that summarizes the embodied carbon reduction initiatives and

includes quantified impact metrics demonstrating outputs and outcomes.

AND/OR

Option 3. Material Recovery (1–2 points)

Adopt and implement a city-wide policy or program to incentivize building deconstruction and salvage.

Meet one of the following requirements to earn 1 point or meet three to earn 2 points:

a. Require a salvage assessment prior to the issuance of demolition permits.

b. Include incentives such as grants or expedited permit reviews for whole-building deconstruction.

c. Implement a demolition notification and delay requirement that provides public notice and a

minimum 35-day waiting period before permit issuance.

d. Adopt and implement a deconstruction requirement for applicable projects that prioritizes

disassembly and salvage of materials with established or emerging regional resale/collection

markets.

e. Adopt and implement an incentive program for new construction that requires a minimum amount

of material reuse.

AND

Commit to publishing an annual report that summarizes the deconstruction and salvage-related initiatives

and includes quantified impact metrics demonstrating outputs and outcomes.

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WR CREDIT: COMMUNITY-CENTRIC MATERIAL RECOVERY AND REUSE

WRc4

1 point

Intent

To recover high-value materials from the waste stream and enable their reuse, repair, remanufacture,

repurpose, and collection to advance a circular economy.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1
Option 1. Repair/Reuse Awareness and Education	1
OR
Option 2. Reuse Centers	1

Option 1. Repair/Reuse Awareness and Education (1 point)

Collaborate with nonprofit, trades, and commercial partners to meet two of the following requirements:

a. Launch an awareness and education campaign around reuse, repair, and reimagining waste.

b. Maintain a network of skilled volunteers who can repair electronics and appliances and

provide clothing-alteration services.

c. Conduct at least two repair-related training programs each year, reaching at least 200

participants in total annually.

d. Maintain one program that accepts household items for repair/refurbishment and returns

them to use through resale or redistribution.

AND

Commit to publishing an annual report that summarizes the repair/reuse initiatives and includes quantified

impact metrics demonstrating outputs and outcomes.

Option 2. Reuse Centers (1 point)

Establish and operate, in partnership with nonprofit and/or commercial entities, one reuse center that

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offers two of the following facilities or services to support material reuse:

a. Material drop-off services for reusable building materials and other household items

b. Material pickup/collection services for reusable building materials and other household items

c. Lending/borrowing facilities for household tools and equipment

d. Storefront (physical/online) for individuals and businesses to acquire salvaged building

materials

e. Deconstruction support, such as providing salvage assessments or manual disassembly of

existing structures

f. Repairing, refurbishing, and/or remanufacturing of reusable building materials or household

items

AND

Demonstrate financial and/or in-kind support, such as dedicated budget allocation and/or partner

collaborations, to operate the reuse center(s) for next three years.

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WR CREDIT: CIVIC LEADERSHIP—PROCUREMENT AND RESILIENCE

WRc5

1–2 points

Intent

To advance municipal sustainable procurement practices that prioritize low-carbon, reused, and

repurposed materials while strengthening city-wide waste service resilience.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–2
Option 1. Sustainable Construction Procurement Policy	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Asset Inventory Program	1
AND/OR
Option 3. Waste Systems Resilience	1

Comply with any combination of the following options for a maximum of 2 points.

Option 1. Sustainable Construction Procurement Policy (1 point)

Demonstrate that the city has adopted a sustainable construction procurement policy applicable to city owned construction, major renovation, and infrastructure projects with a construction budget exceeding

$1M (USD). The policy must include one of the following provisions:

a. Allocate ≥5% of the total materials budget to reused/reclaimed products and/or materials.

b. Allocate ≥10% of the total materials budget to products with third-party-verified EPDs that

demonstrate below industry average embodied carbon for their product category.

c. Include completion of a whole-building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) as part of the project

scope and budget, consistent with LEED BD+C v5 MRc2 Reduce Embodied Carbon.

AND

Commit to publishing an annual report that summarizes the city’s sustainable construction purchasing

activities and includes quantified impact metrics demonstrating outputs and outcomes.

AND/OR

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Option 2. Asset Inventory Program (1 point)

Establish and maintain a digital inventory of all surplus city-owned furniture, demountable partitions, and

other reusable assets. Meet the following requirements:

a. Include data on make, model, date of purchase, condition, and current location for each item.

b. Ensure periodic updates to reflect the availability of assets.

c. Generate annual reports on the program’s performance, including the number/quantity of items

repurposed (reassigned, donated, or sold), estimated cost savings/avoidance, and waste

reduction impacts.

AND/OR

Option 3. Waste Systems Resilience (1 point)

Ensure resilience in waste management systems by meeting the following requirements:

a. Identify the vulnerability of waste infrastructure to the prioritized risks identified in IPp4: Resilience

Assessment .

b. Develop contingency plans to ensure waste pickup and collection during disaster situations.

c. Demonstrate diversification in waste-processing methods and facility locations to ensure minimal

disruption.

d. Develop emergency waste management protocols referring to IPp4: Resilience Assessment .

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PROJECT PRIORITIES (PR)

PROJECT PRIORITIES

PRc1

1–10 points

Intent

To promote achievement of credits that address regional environmental, social equity, and public health

priorities and to encourage cities to achieve exceptional or innovative performance.

Requirements

Achievement Pathways Points	Col2
Cities	1–10
Regional Priority	1–9
Exemplary Performance	1–9
Pilot Credits	1–9
Innovative Strategies	1–9
LEED Credentials	1

Achieve any combination of the following for a maximum of 10 points. Each option/strategy is worth 1

point.

Regional Priority

Demonstrate achievement of a credit (part of the main seven credit categories) that enables the project to

achieve significant, measurable environmental, and/or social performance for a regional priority.

The project must achieve at least half the maximum points (or at least 1 point if the maximum available

point in the credit is 1) available in the credit identified as regional priority to be eligible to achieve this

credit.

Exemplary Performance

Achieve an exemplary performance credit from USGBC’s Project Priority Library. These credits have

been identified by USGBC as going above and beyond an existing LEED v5 Cities credit in the LEED v5

priority areas of scale, decarbonization, resilience, health, equity, and/or ecosystems.

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Pilot Credits

Achieve a pilot credit from USGBC’s Project Priority Library.

Innovative Strategies

Achieve significant, measurable social, economic, or environmental performance using a strategy not

addressed in the LEED v5 Cities rating system.

Identify all the following:

Intent of the proposed innovation strategy
Proposed requirements for compliance
Proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
The design approach or strategies used to meet the requirements

LEED Credentials

At least one principal participant of the team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with a

specialty and must have achieved the LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Badge.

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Appendices

APPENDIX I. LEED PLATINUM REQUIREMENTS

Achieve a total of 80 points, including at least 25% of the available points in each category per Table 1.

Table 1. Minimum Category Points To Be Achieved for Platinum

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Category	Minimum Points
Integrative Planning and Preparedness	2
Natural and Built Environment	5
Community Well-Being	5
Transportation and Mobility	4
Water Management	3
Energy and Carbon Management	5
Waste Reduction and Circularity	3

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RATING SYSTEM

LEED v5 FOR CITIES

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SCORECARD

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INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS (IP)

IP PREREQUISITE: ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT

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IP PREREQUISITE: HUMAN IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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IP PREREQUISITE: CARBON ASSESSMENT

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IP PREREQUISITE: RESILIENCE ASSESSMENT

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IP CREDIT: INTEGRATIVE PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP

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IP CREDIT: PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT

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IP CREDIT: CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

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IP CREDIT: RESILIENCE PLAN

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IP CREDIT: ENHANCED RESILIENCE

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NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NB)

NB PREREQUISITE: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT DATA REPORTING

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NB CREDIT: NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCE

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NB CREDIT: HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION

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NB CREDIT: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

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NB CREDIT: ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE OPEN SPACES

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NB CREDIT: LAND USE AND PLANNING POLICY

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COMMUNITY WELL-BEING (CW)

CW CREDIT: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

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CW CREDIT: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

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CW CREDIT: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

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CW CREDIT: PUBLIC HEALTH

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