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Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments Prerequisite
HUMAN IMPACT ASSESSMENT
IPp2
REQUIRED
New Construction Core and Shell
INTENT
To ensure that project development is guided by a thorough understanding of the social context of the local community, workforce, and supply chain, helping to address potential social inequities.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
| New Construction and Core and Shell | N/A |
| Human Impact Assessment |
Human Impact Assessment
Complete a human impact assessment that draws on relevant information from the following four specified categories, as applicable:
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Demographics . This may include race and ethnicity, gender, age, income, employment rate, population density, education levels, household types, and identification of nearby vulnerable populations.
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Local infrastructure and land use . This may include adjacent transportation and pedestrian infrastructure, adjacent diverse uses, relevant local or regional sustainability goals/commitments, and applicable accessibility codes.
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Human use and health impacts . This may include housing affordability and availability, availability of social services (e.g., healthcare, education, and social support networks), community safety and local community groups, and supply chain and construction workforce protections.
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Occupant experience . This may include an opportunity for daylight, views, and operable windows; environmental conditions of air and water; and adjacent soundscapes, lighting, and wind patterns within the context of the surrounding buildings (e.g., a microclimate, a solar scape, neighboring structures).
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Other . (specify)
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