Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED BD+C: Schools

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

Of over 3500 parking spaces available, 5%, or 102 spaces, is to be dedicated to low emitting vehicles in preferred locations in order to meet the credit requirements. The most preferable spaces available are metered spaces directly in front of the retail spaces. There are a total of 140 metered spaces. According to International Council of Shopping Centers Research Review, VOL. 13, No. 2 published in 2006, the average amount of time spent by a visitor in the retail center is 81.5 minutes. If the low emitting vehicles were allowed 90 minutes free parking in all metered spaces, which exceeds the 5% credit requirement and would allow the typical visitor adequate time to complete their trip according to the ICSC study, would the intent of the credit be met and provide an adequate alternate compliance path for obtaining the point?