Credit 2-Development Density & Community Connectivity
SS Credit 2 is one of many credits that is reliant upon the selection of the site, rather than a choice made by the team. The defines the credit’s intent to “channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect green fields and preserve habitat and natural resources.” The credit is divided into Option 1-Development Density and Option 2-Community Connectivity.
Under Option 1, the site must be previously developed in a community with a minimum density of 60,000 sq. ft per acre. Option 2 must be on a previously developed site, regardless if it is residential or commercial. For residential areas, it must be within a ½ mile of residential average density of 10 units per acre. For commercial areas, it must be within a ½ mile radius of 10 basic services. Examples of services include banks, cleaners, hardware, laundry, library and parks.
Projects can earn an extra point on this credit, also known as exemplary performance. The project must have a density of at least double the average density in the area or an average density of 120,000 sq. ft/acre. The AP on site commonly does the calculations on site.
(Source: -NC 2. 2 Reference Guide)