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remediation. In cases of voluntary remediation by the project team, provide confirmation by the local, state, or national authority (whichever has jurisdiction), verifying that the site is a brownfield. Perform remediation to the satisfaction of the relevant authority.
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PATH 2. HISTORIC LOCATION (1 POINT)
Locate the project in a historic district, identified by the local government, based on a growth management plan or policy.
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Option 2. Housing and Jobs Proximity (1–2 points)
PATH 1. SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY (1 POINT)
Employ individuals that live within the administrative district of the project site for 15% of the construction jobs created by the LEED project.
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PATH 2. LOCATION-EFFICIENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING (2 POINTS)
For residential or mixed-use projects, include a proportion of new, affordable rental, and/or forsale dwelling units priced for households earning less than the area median income (AMI). Rental units must be maintained at affordable levels for a minimum of 15 years. Existing dwelling units are exempt from requirement calculations. Meet or exceed the minimum thresholds in Table 1. Projects must meet or exceed the requirements mandated through inclusionary zoning by their local jurisdictions. Additionally, the project must achieve one of the following requirements:
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Meet the requirements of LTc3: Compact and Connected Development, Option 2. Access to Transit, for 2 points.
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Meet the requirements of LTc3: Compact and Connected Development, Option 3. Walkable Location, for 2 points.
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Locate the project in a community where the jobs-to-housing ratio exceeds 1:2 within 0.5 miles (800 meters) of walking distance.
Table 1. Minimum affordable units
| Unit Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
Rental dwelling units | Rental units, at least 10% of the project’s total residential floor area, priced for up to 60% AMI. |
| For-sale dwelling units | For-sale units, at least 10% of the project’s total residential floor area, priced for up to 80% AMI. |
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