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GY Framework Credit Intents and Requirements

Project Planning and Investments (PPI)
Land Use and Conservation (LUC)
Biodiversity (BD)
Cultural and Historic Values (CHV)
Recreation Resources  (RR)
Built Environment (BE)
Public Service and Infrastructure (PSI)
Transportation and Connectivity (TC)
Community Vitality (CV)
Special Credit Opportunities (SCO)
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Project Planning and Investments (PPI) Land Use and Conservation (LUC) Biodiversity (BD)
Cultural and Historic Values (CHV) Recreation Resources  (RR) Built Environment (BE)
Public Service and Infrastructure (PSI) Transportation and Connectivity (TC) Community Vitality (CV)
Special Credit Opportunities (SCO)

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Project Planning and Investments (PPI)

Introduction to PPI Credits

PPI Prerequisite:    Asset Inventory and Spirit of Place

PPI Credit 1:      Region-Based Accredited Professional

PPI Credit 2:      Qualified Professional - Cultural Resources

PPI Credit 3:      Local/Regional Business Support

PPI Credit 4:      Sustainability Investments

PPI Credit 5:   Continuous Improvement (Plan for Ongoing Compliance)

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Land Use and Conservation (LUC)

Introduction to LUC Credits

LUC Credit 1:      Sensitive Resources

LUC Credit 2:      Slopes

LUC Credit 3.1:     Views: Visual Quality

LUC Credit 3.2:     Views: Night Sky

LUC Credit 4:      Defensible Space

LUC Credit 5:      Density and Open Space

LUC Credit 6:      Brownfield Restoration

LUC Credit 7:      Land Conservation

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Biodiversity (BD)

Introduction to BD Credits

BD Prerequisite 1:   Co-existing with Wildlife

BD Credit 1:      Preservation of Aquatic Resources

BD Credit 2:      Surface and Ground Water Conservation

BD Credit 3:      Habitat Conservation and Connectivity

BD Credit 4:      Vegetative Management

BD Credit 5:      Habitat Restoration and Enhancement

BD Credit 6:      Fence Siting and Materials

BD Credit 7:      Domestic Animal Management

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Cultural and Historic Values (CHV)

Introduction to CHV Credits

CHV Credit 1:   Cultural Resource Conservation and Management

CHV Credit 2:      Conservation of Cultural/Historic Structures

CHV Credit 3:      Historically Appropriate New Construction

CHV Credit 4:   Cultural/Historic Interpretation and Documentation

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Recreation Resources  (RR)

Introduction to RR Credits

RR Credit 1:      Carrying Capacity

RR Credit 2:      Maximizing Recreation Opportunity

RR Credit 3:      Public/Private Land and River Access

RR Credit 4:       Outdoor Ethics and Education

RR Credit 5:      Rewarding Sustainable Operations

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Built Environment (BE)

Introduction to BE Credits

BE Prerequisite 1:   LEED Prerequisites

BE Credit 1:      Optimize Energy Performance

BE Credit 2.1:   Green Building Programs: Participation and Compliance

BE Credit 2.2:     Green Building Programs: LEED Certification

BE Credit 3.1:      Waste Management: Reduce and Recycle

BE Credit 3.2:      Construction Waste: Materials Efficiency

BE Credit 3.3:      Construction Waste: Reuse of Organics

BE Credit 4:      Outdoor Spaces

BE Credit 5:      Size of Residential Dwellings

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Public Service and Infrastructure (PSI)

Introduction to PSI Credits

PSI Prerequisite 1:   Code Compliance

PSI Prerequisite 2:   Water Metering

PSI Credit 1:      Shared Services: Energy/Water Efficiencies

PSI Credit 2:      Renewable Energy: Expanded Use

PSI Credit 3      Carbon Emission Reduction

PSI Credit 4:      Electric Load/Demand Efficiency

PSI Credit 5:      Water Use Efficiency

PSI Credit 6:      Water Quality

PSI Credit 7:      Snow Plan

PSI Credit 8:     Utility Construction and Resource Management

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Transportation and Connectivity (TC)

Introduction to TC Credits

TC Prerequisite 1:   Transportation Plan

TC Credit 1:      Alternative Transportation Amenities

TC Credit 2.1:      Efficient Vehicles: Fleets

TC Credit 2.2:      Efficient Vehicles: Alternative Fuels

TC Credit 3:       Trails, Walkability, and Pathways

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Community Vitality (CV)

Introduction to CV Credits

CV Prerequisite 1:   Community Engagement

CV Credit 1:      Housing Diversity

CV Credit 2:      Mixed Use

CV Credit 3:      Business/Employment Opportunities

CV Credit 4:      Public Spaces: Availability and Access

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Special Credit Opportunities (SCO)

Introduction of SCO Credits

SCO Credit 1:      Exceptional LEED Performance

SCO Credit 2:      Sustainable Agriculture

SCO Credit 3:      Site Development for Extraction Projects

SCO Credit 4:      Other Innovations

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