Provide occupants access to a fresh produce vendor

Rationale: Vendors that prioritize the selling of fresh produce and operate on a regular schedule increase access to fruits and vegetables, encourage increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, and enhance community engagement — contributing to a diminished risk of diet-related diseases and social isolation.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Accessible Produce Vendor (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. Identify a produce vendor that is accessible to all occupants within the project.

     2. Ensure the identified produce vendor meets all of the following required operational requirements:

• scheduled to operate during the day
• operational a minimum of one day a week
• operational for five months of the year or for the maximum growing season of the region.

     3. Ensure the identified vendor is located within a 1/2-mile or 800-meter walking route of 51% of all regularly occupied buildings.

    4. Confirm that the identified produce vendor sells fresh produce.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated maps
• Certified statements