Implement parking efficiency practices

Rationale: Parking efficiency practices limit the amount of space committed to surface parking, reducing the demand for single-occupancy vehicles and supporting the utilization of public and active transportation, which contributes to improved air quality and opportunities for physical activity — contributing to reduced risk of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Parking Efficiency Practices (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. Implement qualifying parking efficiency practices in each parking area on-site.
2. Include a minimum of two of the following parking efficiency practices in each parking area:

• provide spaces at no more than the minimum number required by local legislation
• limit surface parking by prioritizing access to on-site or off-site parking garages
• designate priority parking for carpooling and vanpooling
• charge for parking in each parking area on-site
• incorporate a minimum of one enhanced landscaping element within surface parking areas:
  • wide green buffers surrounding the perimeter of parking areas
  • landscaped islands at the end of every parking aisle
  • at least one tree per five parking lot spaces in surface parking areas
  • protected pedestrian pathways within parking areas. 

Option 2 - No Parking Areas On-Site (Full Credit):

1. Confirm that parking areas that serve occupants are not included within the project.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

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