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| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Option 7. Surrounding Density | 1 |
Located on a site where the surrounding existing density within 0.25 miles (400 meters) offset of the project boundary meets the values in Table 1. Use either the separate residential and nonresidential densities or the combined density values in Table 1.
Table 1. Points for Average Existing Density within 0.25 miles (400 Meters)
| Combined Density | Col2 | Separate Density | Col4 | Col5 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square Feet per Acre of Buildable Land | Square Meters 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 | 1 |
| 35,000 | 8,035 | 12 | 30 | 0.8 | 2 |
NOTE: DU = dwelling unit; FAR = floor area ratio.
AND/OR
Option 2. Access to Transit (1–4 points)
PATH 1. PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE (1–4 POINTS)
Locate any functional entry of the project within either:
- 0.25 miles (400 meters) walking distance of existing or planned bus, streetcar, or informal transit stops.
OR
- 0.5 miles (800 meters) walking distance of existing or planned bus rapid transit stops, passenger rail stations (e.g., 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 2.
Both weekday and weekend trip minimums must be met.
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For each qualifying transit route, only trips in one direction are counted toward the threshold.
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If service varies by day:
o For weekday trips, count the weekday with the lowest number of trips.
o For weekend trips, only count the weekend day with the highest number of trips.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 23