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LEED BD+C: New Construction v4.1 - LEED v4.1

LEED for Neighborhood

Development Location
Location and Transportation
Possible 16 Points
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Intent
To avoid development on inappropriate sites. To reduce vehicle distance traveled. To enhance livability and
improve human health by encouraging daily physical activity.

Requirements
Locate the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood
Development (Stage 2 or Stage 3 under the Pilot or v2009 rating systems, Certified Plan or Certified Built
Project under the LEED v4 rating system).
Projects attempting this credit are not eligible to earn points under
other Location and Transportation credits.

Table 1. Points for LEED ND location.

Certification level Points BD&C Points BD&C (Core and Shell) Points BD&C (Schools) Points BD&C (Healthcare)

Certified 8 8 8 5

Silver 10 12 10 6

Gold 12 16 12 7

Platinum 16 20 15 9

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