Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.1

Inquiry

Our project is a high-rise multi-family residential project in New York City. We are seeking credit equivalency based on previous rulings, in which it is stated that "credit equivalency may be available for unique circumstances, such as projects in dense urban settings that lease or own parking spaces in existing facilities and that demonstrate achievement of the credit intent by reducing single occupancy vehicle (SOV) use. Carpool/vanpool spaces typically are not appropriate for residential projects, as stated in SSc4 CIR Rulings dated 12/27/2001 and 4/28/2003." In order to reduce SOV use and meet the requirements of this credit, we will be providing the following: 1. A clearly marked, widely visible rider board 2. Web-based carpool sign-up 3. Reduced parking capacity (7% parking capacity on-site) 4. A 35-passenger, wheelchair accessible shuttle, powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), to transport building residents to and from the building to the nearest mass transit station every morning and every afternoon, including weekends. The service agreement for the shuttle service includes the following provisions: 1) The shuttle service will transfer residential tenants and guests of tenants from the building to a pre-designated drop off location at the nearest mass transit station each weekday morning and from a pre- designated pick up location at the mass transit station to the building, each weekday afternoon. 2) Continuous service shall be provided in 20 minute intervals as follows: Morning Service: 6:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (12 morning round trips) Afternoon Service: 4:45 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. (7 afternoon round trips) 3) The service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 7:00 P.M. (21 afternoon round trips). We anticipate that this is an appropriate manner in which to approach this credit interpretation. Please confirm that this approach meets the credit intent.