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Community Install easily accessible, covered, and secure storage for at least 5% of the maximum number of visitors and employees expected at one time during the day, or provide one secure storage area or facility for every 1,000 square feet of non-residential tenant floor area within the development. The storage area must either allow users to lock bicycles to a rack or be a lockable enclosure or indoor area. If the storage consists of racks, they should be bolted to the ground and accommodate standard U locks. Covered storage can be located under building overhangs, under stairwells (inside or outside), in bike lockers, in parking garages, or in other locations. Storage may be divided among multiple locations as long as all locations are within 100 yards of the building. Note that traffic calming strategies should be designed so as not to impede bicycle travel. N3.7. Reduced Parking Capacity (2 Points)

Note: This measure applies to multifamily projects only. Reduce the number of parking spaces per unit in order to encourage public transportation use and to dedicate more land and construction resources to site amenities such as open space, parks, community rooms, or housing units. Points are allocated based on the ratio of parking spaces to the number of residential units, as follows: ? ? 1.5 parking spaces per unit—1 point 1 parking space per unit—2 points

When counting the total number of parking spaces, do not include the following types of parking spaces: ? ? ? Spaces that residents are not allowed to use, such as commercial spaces or spaces reserved for visitors only Spaces that have multiple uses including resident parking (such as parking for businesses or residents) Spaces reserved for carpool/vanpool use by residents

Spaces for handicapped users should be included if they are specifically intended for residents of the building. VERIFICATION Measure N3.1 Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification and take photos to visually confirm the map. Documentation: The Rater will collect a map with walking distances drawn in and highlighted to identify neighborhood services and/or recreational amenities. Note that distances offered by computer maps are straight lines (that is, “as the crow flies”) and not the actual walking distances. The Rater will collect other documentation stating compliance with this measure as needed. Measure N3.2 Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification. Documentation: The Rater will collect a map with walking distances drawn in and highlighted to identify neighborhood services and/or recreational amenities. Note that distances offered by computer maps are GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green

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