01. Composition & Location - Infill Development

Establish and implement a construction safety policy

Rationale: Building in underutilized space maximizes density and reduces presence of vacant lots, which promotes a walkable environment and is associated with increased perceptions of safety and reduced crime.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:        

Option 1 - Infill Development (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:

1. Identify a minimum of one underutilized or under-built lot within the project.
2. Develop the underutilized or under-built lot within the project through permanent infill development.

Note that developing on greenfield land does not qualify for this strategy.

Qualifying infill development includes, but is not limited to:
- Housing
- Active transit infrastructure (walking, biking, public transit)
- Transit oriented and mixed-use development
- Recreation spaces, parks and community gardens
​​- Grocery stores, farmers’ markets, community gardens, and mobile markets
- Schools and community centers
- Healthcare facilities

Option 2 - Maximum-Allowable Development Density (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:

1. Confirm that the project is built to the maximum-allowable development density by bulk regulation or floor-to-area ratio (FAR).

Option 3 - Limited by Code (Full Credit):

To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:

1. Confirm that the project is limited in commercial redevelopment by local code, such as historic landmarking or zoning/height district.

Compliance Documentation

Built and Design Pathways

Option 1 - Infill Development (Full Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated site plan(s) or map(s) identifying the location of the underutilized or under-built lot(s).

Requirement 2

• Upload an annotated public land record or other official record that demonstrates the development of an underutilized or under-built lot(s).
  

Option 2 - Maximum-Allowable Development Density (Full Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated public land record or other official record that demonstrates the project will be built to the maximum-allowable development density.

Option 3 - Limited by Code (Full Credit):

Requirement 1

• Upload an annotated public land record or other official record that demonstrates the project is limited in commercial redevelopment.