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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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