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N ? ? ? ? ? Community Building facades should be aesthetically varied and stimulating, with windows that provide a connection between the interior and exterior. Tinted windows and deep arcades are strongly discouraged, because they reduce visibility and make retail less accessible. Corner buildings should overlook both street frontages and create a sense of place. Loading areas, garage ventilation, and waste and recycling collection should be visibly and audibly separated from residential uses. Separate utility meters should be installed for residential and commercial uses. Separate mechanical systems should be provided for commercial (especially food service) and residential uses. N8.3. Half of the Non-Residential Floor Space is Dedicated to Community Services (1 Point) Note: This measure applies to multifamily projects only. At least half of the conditioned commercial floor space support mixed use (non-residential) tenants, and includes services that would commonly be used by residents of the development and by neighbors. This must include at least one of the following: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? A grocery/supermarket where produce is sold A day care or child care center A restaurant or café A community center A hardware store A gym A salon A drug store A cleaners Live/work units are not eligible for this measure. VERIFICATION Measure N8.1 Documentation: The Rater will verify that plans include live/work units with dedicated commercial entrance(s). The Rater may require an Accountability Form and supporting documentation that all components of the measure have been met. Measure N8.2 Field Verification: The Rater will complete field compliance verification. Documentation: The Rater will review plans and verify non-residential tenant space uses. Measure N8.3 Field Verification: The Rater will collect an Accountability Form signed by the owner, developer, or architect stating how this measure has been met. The Rater will collect other documentation of nonresidential tenants such as lease agreements, municipal conditions of approval, or other equivalent commitments as necessary. Documentation: The Rater may complete field compliance verification. GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green 123