LEED-ND as an urban metric

摘要: Abstract The LEED rating system for neighborhood development (LEED-ND) was developed in an effort to extend the certification of sustainability beyond green buildings. It has been most often used certify a LEED-ND “project” same way that certifies individual However, date very few projects have certified due significant costs money, time and expertise involved certifying projects. This paper argues identifying eligible locations is more efficient at scale jurisdictions rather than By LEED-ND-ready parcels cities can incentivize sustainable these make it much affordable developers utilize LEED-ND. presents methodology identifies which are compliant with important criterion system: “Smart Location Linkage” or SLL prerequisite. Applying method City Phoenix, just over 9000 acres city found be lands, without constraints. represents 26% candidate acreage (all vacant redevelopable land), somewhat higher percentage expected. further finds Phoenix not approximated well by Walk Scores they tend located areas lower densities market strength, as proportion renter-occupied units, including subsidized housing.