Use design to create social trust and interaction among neighbors and allow developments that meet the prerequisites for LEED for Neighborhood Development certification.
Best Practice of this action
Rating Guideline
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Enable projects meeting LEED-ND standards in at least one zoning district; report score on the Strong Towns Strength Test or the trick-or-treat-test. |
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Enable projects meeting LEED-ND standards by-right (without variance or rezoning) in at least two zoning districts; provide incentives for projects meeting LEED-ND standards in any PUD or flexible zoning ordinance. |
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Add language for meeting the LEED-ND green infrastructure and buildings credit for solar orientation of buildings to maximize passive (and active) solar heating of structures, OR for another challenging LEED-ND credit. Report ecodistrict actions under BPA 28.4. |
Resources
- Embedded in LEED-ND are standards that, when followed, would allow a city district to score high on the Strong Towns Strength Test and the trick-or-treat-test.
- See resources for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighborhood Development rating system. See a similar EcoDistricts Protocol, a process-based framework and certification standard that empowers equitable, resilient, sustainable neighborhoods and districts for all. Report ecodistrict actions under BPA 28.4.
- See the LEED for Neighborhood Design scorecard and policy areas (starting on page 40). LEED for ND goals include:
- To reverse contribution to global climate change
- To enhance individual human health and well-being
- To protect and restore water resources
- To protect, enhance, and restore biodiversity and ecosystem services
- To promote sustainable and regenerative material resources cycles
- To build a greener economy
- To enhance social equity, environmental justice, community health, and quality of life
- See sample ordinances for site and solar orientation.
Order Number
5
Action Type
Finite