Provide occupants access to an outdoor walking trail

Rationale: Local outdoor walking trails that are a sufficient length, reserved for pedestrians, feature natural elements, and separate from nearby activity, provide opportunities for relaxation, physical activity and exposure to nature — contributing to decreased risk of chronic cardiovascular conditions as well as psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Outdoor Walking Trail (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:

Multi-Tenant Retail

1. Provide access to an outdoor walking trail that is located within a 1/2-mile or 800-meter walking route of a main building entrance(s).

2. The identified trail is a minimum of 1/4 mile or 400 meters long in one direction.

3. The identified trail is connected to natural elements such as trees, vegetation, or water bodies.

4. The identified trail is an unpaved footpath, or if paved, is separated from a motor vehicle right-of-way.

Sidewalks do not qualify as walking trails for this strategy.

5. Confirm that the outdoor walking trail is free of charge to all occupants.

Retail

1. Provide access to an outdoor walking trail that is located within a 1/2-mile or 800-meter walking route of a main building entrance(s).

2. The identified trail is a minimum of 1/4 mile or 400 meters long in one direction.

3. The identified trail is connected to natural elements such as trees, vegetation, or water bodies.

4. The identified trail is an unpaved footpath, or if paved, is separated from a motor vehicle right-of-way.

Sidewalks do not qualify as walking trails for this strategy.

5. Confirm that the outdoor walking trail is free of charge to all occupants.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Certified statements
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated design drawings
• Annotated maps
• Annotated plans