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GREEN COMMUNITIES CRITERIA
2026 Green Communities Criteria
NYC Overlay, 2026 Criteria
2020 Criteria
NYC Overlay, 2020 Criteria
2015 Green Communities Criteria
Achieve Net Zero: the Green Communities Zero Over Time Standard
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GREEN COMMUNITIES CRITERIA
2026 Green Communities Criteria
NYC Overlay, 2026 Criteria
2020 Criteria
Introduction
Requirements & Eligibility
Checklist
Information Required for Certification Submissions
Certification Tips
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Integrative Design
Certification Portal
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Location + Neighborhood Fabric
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Site Improvement
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Water
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Operating Energy
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Materials
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Healthy Living Environment
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Operations, Maintenance + Resident Engagement
Appendicies
2020 Addenda & FAQ
2020 Criteria PDF
Ambassador Brief
NYC Overlay, 2020 Criteria
2015 Green Communities Criteria
Achieve Net Zero: the Green Communities Zero Over Time Standard
Certification Hub
Getting Started: Certification How To’s
Requirements and Eligibility
Certification Portal
Certification Tools and Templates
Webinars and Trainings
Certification Plus
