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Page 1: LEED® for Neighborhood Developmentactrees.org/files/Research/sgrowth018a.pdfgreen building standard, such as LEED (Silver), be used for state capital projects. The state also approved

LEED® for Neighborhood Development

Pilot and Policy Tool

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AgendaAgenda

Introductions and opening remarksIntroductions and opening remarks

Brief overview of the LEED for Neighborhood Development pilot 

2 quick pilot case studies

Using LEED / LEED for Neighborhood Development as a policy tool

A methodology for identifying eligible land

Q & AQ & A

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IntroductionsIntroductions

LEED for Neighborhood Development Core Committee MemberElizabeth Schilling, Principal, Urban Associates

USGBC StaffJennifer Henry, Director, LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentJason Hartke, Director, Advocacy and Public Policy

Pilot Program ConsultantPilot Program ConsultantEliot Allen, Principal, Criterion Planners

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LEED® for Neighborhood Development is a partnership of:Development is a partnership of:

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What is LEED for Neighborhood Development?g p

LEED for Neighborhood Development i a rating syste thatLEED for Neighborhood Development is a rating system that combines elements of smart growthsmart growth, new urbanismnew urbanism, and 

green buildinggreen building into the first national standard for g gg gneighborhood design.

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There are three categories three categories of prerequisites and credits in the rating system.

Smart Location & Linkage

Neighborhood Pattern & DesignNeighborhood Pattern & Design

Green Construction & Technology

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Development Timeline for Rating System

2009: Full post‐pilot rating system ballot and launch

2008: Revisions to rating systemPublic comment periods heldp

2007: Pilot Program launches

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Meet Three (Registered) Pilot Projects

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Legends Park & University Place g y

hCredit Category Points Attempting

Smart Location & 22

Memphis, Tennessee72 acresPreviously developed Smart Location & 

Linkage22

Neighborhood Pattern & Design

28

y pUrban location

Green Construction & Technology

10

i &Innovation & Design

4

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Legends Park & University Place g y

Before: Neglected public housing 

projects

After:Part of a revitalized central Memphis (Medical District)(Medical District)HOPE VI project that has leveraged an 

additional $2 billion in public and private investments

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Legends Park & University Place g y

Residences constructed to LEED for Homes Silver standards

A range of public‐, affordable‐, and market‐rate homes

Mixed‐use development with public amenities (e.g. community center)

f bli dReintroduction of public transit and walking/biking trails

Comprehensive stormwater managementp g

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Aldeia at Water’s Edgeg

Kuna, Idaho,68.5 acresPreviously undevelopedSmall town

Credit Category Points Attempting

Small town

Smart Location & Linkage

17

Neighborhood Pattern & Design

32Pattern & Design

Green Construction & Technology

25

Innovation & Design

6

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Aldeia at Water’s Edgeg

The project was unanimously approved by the public in a town where either ‘no growth’ or large lots were previously supported.

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Aldeia at Water’s Edgeg

Solar orientation, photovoltaics, and solar hot water panels used for most buildings

District heating/cooling and ground source heat pumps planned 

LEED Certified buildings plannedLEED Certified buildings planned

Innovation credits being sought for a biofuelco‐generation plant and also for an engineered wetland that serves as the filter and water purification system for a planned "Naturalpurification system for a planned  Natural Pool" for the YMCA.

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Excelsior and Grand

St. Louis Park, Minnesota Credit Category Points Attempting

17.55 acresPreviously developed siteSuburban location

Smart Location & Linkage

16

Neighborhood  23Suburban locationPattern & Design

Green Construction & Technology

3

Innovation & Design 2

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Excelsior and Grand

Pre‐development Boulevard

Post‐development Boulevard

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Excelsior and Grand

Height, density, and setbacks allowed us to define both sides of the street.

The Town Green is surroundedThe Town Green is surrounded by mixed‐use buildings

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Background: LEED as a Policy Tool

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Y fi d li tYou can find a complete list of policy initiatives at 

bwww.usgbc.orgResources 

RGovernment Resources 

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State‐Level examples of how other LEED rating systems p g yhave been used

• HawaiiThe Hawaii state legislature amended its provisions to Hawaiian counties, requiring priority processing for all construction or development permits for projects that achieve LEED Silver ordevelopment permits for projects that achieve LEED Silver or equivalent.

• MarylandThe House and Senate passed legislation in April 2005 requiring a green building standard such as LEED (Silver) be used for stategreen building standard, such as LEED (Silver), be used for state capital projects. The state also approved a green building tax credit for commercial developers.

• New MexicoIn 2007 Gov Richardson signed a bill that included a sustainableIn 2007, Gov. Richardson signed a bill that included a sustainable building tax credit to promote the construction of high performance, green design and construction. The credit applies to LEED‐NC, LEED‐EB, LEED‐CS, LEED‐CI, and LEED for Homes. The credit increases commensurate with the level of LEED certification achievedachieved. 

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Town, city, and county level examples of how other LEED 

• Acton, MA

, y, y prating systems have been used

In 2004, the Town of Acton adopted a zoning by‐law allowing for a density bonus for buildings achieving LEED certification.

• Babylon, NYIn 2006, the Town of Babylon passed a resolution adopting a local law that requires LEED certification for any new construction of commercial buildings, office buildings, industrial y g gbuildings, multiple residence, or senior citizen multiple residence over 4,000 square feet. If certification is achieved, the Town will refund the certification fees paid to USGBC by the developer.

• Baltimore County, MDIn 2006, the County Council passed a bill that gives a county property tax credit to any 

d th t hi LEED f N Sil tifi ti Thcommercial building that achieves LEED for New Construction Silver certification. The duration of the tax credit is for ten consecutive years.

• Bar Harbor, MEIn 2006, Bar Harbor amended its municipal codes to award a density bonus of an additional market‐rate dwelling unit for construction projects in which all dwelling units meet LEED standardsstandards.

• Chatham County, GAIn 2006, the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County passed an ordinance that gives full property state and county tax abatement for commercial buildings achieving LEED Gold certification for the first five years, then tapering off by 20% each year until the tenth year

• Nashville TN• Nashville, TNIn 2007, the Nashville Planning Commission approved a density bonus for applying LEED to construction projects in certain neighborhood districts.

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How LEED for Neighborhood Development g pis Being Used as a Policy Tool to Date 

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LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentLEED for Neighborhood Development as a Policy Tool

• The State of IllinoisIn 2007, Gov. Blagojevich signed the “The Green Neighborhood Grant Act ” creating state level incentivesNeighborhood Grant Act,” creating state‐level incentives for LEED for Neighborhood Development. This Act directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to fund up to 1.5% of totalEconomic Opportunity to fund up to 1.5% of total development costs for up to three applicable projects per year, funds permitting. Applicable neighborhood developments will have achieved LEED for Neighborhood 

tifi iDevelopment certification.

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LEED for Neighborhood Developmentg pas a Policy Tool

• Sarasota County, FloridaIn 2006, the county approved a GreenIn 2006, the county approved a Green Development Incentive Resolution that provides fast‐track permitting for residential and 

tcommercial green developments. Incentives apply to projects pursuing LEED for Neighborhood Developments or FGBC Green Development Standards.

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LEED for Neighborhood Development as a Policy Tool: y

Guidance and Recommendations

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LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentLEED for Neighborhood Developmentas a Policy Tool: 

Guidance for Local/State GovtsGuidance for Local/State Govts

Wh it• Why we needed it

i• How we developed it

• What we’ll use it for

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LEED for Neighborhood Developmentli las a Policy Tool: 

Guidance for Local/State GovtsDo’s

‐ Consider using it as the basis for financial incentives for ro ects.p j

‐ Consider using it as the basis for structural incentives for projects.‐ Consider using it as an evaluative screen for your own zoning, regs, and master plans. ‐ Be familiar with the rating system, and carefully consider how it might work best for your needs.

Don’ts‐ Expect it to replace comp plans, zoning, or planning itself.‐ Expect it to replace environmental regulations.‐ Expect to be able to certify your town, city, or comp plan.

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Stay connected to LEED for Neighborhood y gDevelopment…

Visit www.usgbc.org/leed/nd

Download the complete LEED for Neighborhood Development PilotRating System.

View a complete list of pilot projects.

Sign up for our corresponding committee listserv to receive minutesffrom core committee meetings and other announcements.

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Q & A