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