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Measure N8.2
Documentation: The Rater will collect project plans or other documents verifying that multiple bedroom unit( s) are dedicated to households making 80 % AMI or less. The Rater will collect an Accountability Form and any other relevant supporting documents signed by the owner, developer, or architect stating the measure has been met.
N9.
Measure N8.3
Documentation: The Rater must collect an Accountability Form and any other relevant supporting documents signed by the owner or developer stating the measure has been met.
INTENT To create more housing for low-income residents and create more diverse neighborhoods.
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION Up to 3 points of credit are available as follows: N9.1. Live / Work Units Include a Dedicated Commercial Entrance( 1 Point) Note: This measure applies to multifamily projects only.
Live / work units are defined as spaces serving as both commercial businesses and residencies. Commercial spaces are usually at ground level, with living quarters above. To be eligible for this measure, all live / work units must include at least one dedicated entrance to the commercial zone that is not the entrance typically used for residential access.
N9.2. At Least 2 % of Development Floor Space Supports Mixed Use( 1 Point) Note: This measure applies to multifamily projects only.
DRAFT
At least 2 % of conditioned development floor space must support mixed use( that is, non-residential tenants), such as businesses, retail stores, offices, neighborhood services, etc. Tenants must be committed to the space with long-term leases of a minimum of five years in place to earn credit for this measure. This measure does not include live / work units.
The following are recommendations for retail space, but are not requirements:
� Retail uses should be located on the ground floor to create visual interest and clear destinations for pedestrians.
� Retail uses should have direct access from the street, and should engage the street with lighting, outdoor seating, signage, and displays oriented to the street. � Mixed-use buildings should be built close to the sidewalk on the property line. � Setbacks are not recommended for buildings with ground-floor retail unless the setback provides a place for the business to have outdoor seating or displays. A setback should never be used to provide parking between the building and the sidewalk.
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 102 Version 6.0, September 2013
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