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
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Requirement Guidance: For buildings with multiple entrances, identify a main building entrance that is used to access a common area within the building such as a lobby, reception area, or main circulation pathway.
A walking trail may qualify for more than one building. A combination of multiple walking trails that meet the requirements may qualify for the strategy. |
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Outdoor Walking Trail (Full Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:
- 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) of 51% of all residential buildings within the project.
- The identified trail is connected to natural elements such as trees, vegetation, or water bodies.
- The identified trail is separated from a motor vehicle right-of-way and is uninterrupted by vehicular traffic, street crossings, or driveways.Sidewalks do not qualify as walking trails for this strategy.
- 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
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