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Mandatory Criteria:
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Optional Points:
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of 60
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Introduction
Checklist
1
INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
1.1
Integrative Design: Project Priorities Survey
1.2
Integrative Design: Charrettes and Coordination Meetings
1.3
Integrative Design: Documentation
1.4
Integrative Design: Construction Management
1.5
Design for Health and Well-Being: Health Action Plan
1.6
Resilient Communities: Multi-Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Assessment
1.7
Resilient Communities: Strengthening Cultural Resilience
2
LOCATION + NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC
2.1
Sensitive Site Protection
2.2
Connections to Existing Development and Infrastructure
2.3
Compact Development
2.4
Increased Compact Development
2.5
Proximity to Services and Community Resources
2.6
Preservation of and Access to Open Space for Rural/Tribal/Small Town
2.7
Preservation of and Access to Open Space
2.8
Access to Transit
2.9
Improving Connectivity to the Community
2.10
Passive Solar Heating/Cooling
2.11
Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
2.12
Access to Fresh, Local Foods
2.13
Advanced Certification: Site Planning, Design and Management
2.14
Local Economic Development and Community Wealth Creation
2.15a
Access to Broadband: Broadband Ready
2.15b
Access to Broadband: Connectivity
3
SITE IMPROVEMENT
3.1
Environmental Remediation
3.2
Minimization of Disturbance during Staging and Construction
3.3
Ecosystem Services/Landscape
3.4
Surface Stormwater Management
3.5
Surface Stormwater Management
3.6
Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse
3.7
Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse
4
WATER
4.1
Water-Conserving Fixtures
4.2
Advanced Water Conservation
4.3
Water Quality
4.4
Monitoring Water Consumption and Leaks
4.5
Efficient Plumbing Layout and Design
4.6
Non-Potable Water Reuse
4.7
Access to Potable Water During Emergencies
5
OPERATING ENERGY
5.1a
Building Performance Standard
5.1b
Building Performance Standard
5.2a
Moving to Zero Energy: Additional Reductions in Energy Use
5.2b
Moving to Zero Energy: Near Zero Certification
5.3a
Moving to Zero Energy: Photovoltaic/Solar Hot Water Ready
5.3b
Moving to Zero Energy: Renewable Energy
5.4
Achieving Zero Energy
5.5a
Moving to Zero Carbon: All-Electric Ready
5.5b
Moving to Zero Carbon: All Electric
5.6
Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment
5.7
ENERGY STAR Appliances
5.8
Lighting
5.9
Resilient Energy Systems: Floodproofing
5.10
Resilient Energy Systems: Critical Loads
6
MATERIALS
6.1
Ingredient Transparency for Material Health
6.2
Recycled Content and Ingredient Transparency
6.3
Chemical Hazard Optimization
6.4
Healthier Material Selection
6.5
Environmentally Responsible Material Selection
6.6
Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Surfaces
6.7
Regional Materials
6.8
Managing Moisture: Foundations
6.9
Managing Moisture: Roofing and Wall Systems
6.10
Construction Waste Management
6.11
Recycling Storage
7
HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT
7.1
Radon Mitigation
7.2
Reduce Lead Hazards in Pre-1978 Buildings
7.3
Combustion Equipment
7.4
Garage Isolation
7.5
Integrated Pest Management
7.6
Smoke-Free Policy
7.7
Ventilation
7.8
Dehumidification
7.9
Construction Pollution Management
7.10
Noise Reduction
7.11
Active Design: Promoting Physical Activity
7.12
Beyond ADA: Universal Design
7.13
Healing-Centered Design
8
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE + RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
8.1
Building Operations & Maintenance Manual and Plan
8.2
Emergency Management Manual
8.3
Resident Manual
8.4
Walk-Throughs and Orientations to Property Operation
8.5
Energy and Water Data Collection and Monitoring
APPENDICES
A
CONSTRUCTION TYPOLOGY DEFINITIONS
B
PROJECT PRIORITIES SURVEY
C
IECC CLIMATE ZONE MAP
D
AIR SEALING DETAILS
E
SCAQMD TABLES FOR USE WITH CRITERION 6.4
GLOSSARY
2020 Addenda & FAQ
2020 Criteria PDF
NYC Overlay
Templates For Certification
First 20 Cohort
2020_nyc_overlay_checklist-last_edit_feb_24.pdf
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Green Communities Criteria
Introduction
Checklist
1
INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
2
LOCATION + NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC
3
SITE IMPROVEMENT
4
WATER
5
OPERATING ENERGY
6
MATERIALS
7
HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT
8
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE + RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
APPENDICES
2020 Addenda & FAQ
2020 Criteria PDF
NYC Overlay
Templates For Certification
First 20 Cohort
2020_nyc_overlay_checklist-last_edit_feb_24.pdf 
