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

Inquiry

The site in question is a 42.3 acre site that was a previous homestead with adjacent farm ground. This 42.3 acres is a portion of a larger overall piece of ground that has been recently designated and rezoned as an Industrial Park by local city officials. City officials have also designed the new infrastructure for the entire Industrial Park and will put it in place as new facilities come on line. Since this land was previously used for agriculture activity and has been "altered by direct human activities"- does this site qualify as "previously developed" - thus allowing us to follow the guidelines of a previously developed or graded site as outlined in the Reference Guide? Please rule if this site would be consistent with the intent of this credit.