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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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