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| Rating system | Credit | Points earned | Equivalent ID+C points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–6 | 4 | ||
| LEED v5 | _LTc1: Compact and Connected _ Development | 1 | 1 |
| LEED v5 | _LTc1: Compact and Connected _ Development | 2–4 | 4 |
| LEED v5 | _LTc1: Compact and Connected _ Development | 5–6 | 8 |
OR
Meet any combination of the options below for a maximum of 8 points.
Option 2. Surrounding Density (1–3 points)
Locate in a building where the surrounding existing density within 0.25 miles (400 meters) offset of the project boundary meets the values in Table 2. Use either the “separate residential and nonresidential densities” or the “combined density” values.
Table 2. Points for average existing density within 0.25 miles (400 meters)
| Combined density | Col2 | Separate density | Col4 | Col5 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sq. ft. per acre of buildable land | Sq. m. per hectare of buildable land | Residential density (DU/acre) | Residential density (DU/hectare) | Nonresidential density (FAR) | |
22,000 | 5,050 | 7 | 17.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 35,000 | 8,035 | 12 | 30 | 0.8 | 3 |
NOTE: DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor area ratio
AND/OR
Option 3. Access to Transit (1–5 points)
Locate any functional entry of the building in which the project is located within either:
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A walking distance of 0.25 miles (400 meters) by existing or planned bus, streetcar, or informal transit stops
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A walking distance of 0.25 miles (800 meters) by existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, passenger rail stations (i.e., light, heavy, or commuter rail), or commuter ferry terminals
The transit service at these stops and stations in aggregate must meet the minimums listed in Table 3.
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