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  • Requirements & Eligibility
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  • Introduction
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  • 1INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
    • 1.1Integrative Design: Project Priorities Survey
    • 1.2Integrative Design: Charrettes and Coordination Meetings
    • 1.3Integrative Design: Documentation
    • 1.4Integrative Design: Construction Management
    • 1.5Design for Health and Well-Being: Health Action Plan
    • 1.6Resilient Communities: Multi-Hazard Risk/Vulnerability Assessment
    • 1.7Resilient Communities: Strengthening Cultural Resilience
  • 2LOCATION + NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC
    • 2.1Sensitive Site Protection
    • 2.2Connections to Existing Development and Infrastructure
    • 2.3Compact Development
    • 2.4Increased Compact Development
    • 2.5Proximity to Services and Community Resources
    • 2.6Preservation of and Access to Open Space for Rural/Tribal/Small Town
    • 2.7Preservation of and Access to Open Space
    • 2.8Access to Transit
    • 2.9Improving Connectivity to the Community
    • 2.10Passive Solar Heating/Cooling
    • 2.11Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
    • 2.12Access to Fresh, Local Foods
    • 2.13Advanced Certification: Site Planning, Design and Management
    • 2.14Local Economic Development and Community Wealth Creation
    • 2.15aAccess to Broadband: Broadband Ready
    • 2.15bAccess to Broadband: Connectivity
  • 3SITE IMPROVEMENT
    • 3.1Environmental Remediation
    • 3.2Minimization of Disturbance during Staging and Construction
    • 3.3Ecosystem Services/Landscape
    • 3.4Surface Stormwater Management
    • 3.5Surface Stormwater Management
    • 3.6Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse
    • 3.7Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse
  • 4WATER
    • 4.1Water-Conserving Fixtures
    • 4.2Advanced Water Conservation
    • 4.3Water Quality
    • 4.4Monitoring Water Consumption and Leaks
    • 4.5Efficient Plumbing Layout and Design
    • 4.6Non-Potable Water Reuse
    • 4.7Access to Potable Water During Emergencies
  • 5OPERATING ENERGY
    • 5.1aBuilding Performance Standard
    • 5.1bBuilding Performance Standard
    • 5.2aMoving to Zero Energy: Additional Reductions in Energy Use
    • 5.2bMoving to Zero Energy: Near Zero Certification
    • 5.3aMoving to Zero Energy: Photovoltaic/Solar Hot Water Ready
    • 5.3bMoving to Zero Energy: Renewable Energy
    • 5.4Achieving Zero Energy
    • 5.5aMoving to Zero Carbon: All-Electric Ready
    • 5.5bMoving to Zero Carbon: All Electric
    • 5.6Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment
    • 5.7ENERGY STAR Appliances
    • 5.8Lighting
    • 5.9Resilient Energy Systems: Floodproofing
    • 5.10Resilient Energy Systems: Critical Loads
  • 6MATERIALS
    • 6.1Ingredient Transparency for Material Health
    • 6.2Recycled Content and Ingredient Transparency
    • 6.3Chemical Hazard Optimization
    • 6.4Healthier Material Selection
    • 6.5Environmentally Responsible Material Selection
    • 6.6Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Surfaces
    • 6.7Regional Materials
    • 6.8Managing Moisture: Foundations
    • 6.9Managing Moisture: Roofing and Wall Systems
    • 6.10Construction Waste Management
    • 6.11Recycling Storage
  • 7HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT
    • 7.1Radon Mitigation
    • 7.2Reduce Lead Hazards in Pre-1978 Buildings
    • 7.3Combustion Equipment
    • 7.4Garage Isolation
    • 7.5Integrated Pest Management
    • 7.6Smoke-Free Policy
    • 7.7Ventilation
    • 7.8Dehumidification
    • 7.9Construction Pollution Management
    • 7.10Noise Reduction
    • 7.11Active Design: Promoting Physical Activity
    • 7.12Beyond ADA: Universal Design
    • 7.13Healing-Centered Design
  • 8OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE + RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
    • 8.1Building Operations & Maintenance Manual and Plan
    • 8.2Emergency Management Manual
    • 8.3Resident Manual
    • 8.4Walk-Throughs and Orientations to Property Operation
    • 8.5Energy and Water Data Collection and Monitoring
  • APPENDICES
    • ACONSTRUCTION TYPOLOGY DEFINITIONS
    • BPROJECT PRIORITIES SURVEY
    • CIECC CLIMATE ZONE MAP
    • DAIR SEALING DETAILS
    • ESCAQMD TABLES FOR USE WITH CRITERION 6.4
    • GLOSSARY
  • 2020 Addenda & FAQ
  • 2020 Criteria PDF
  • Ambassador Brief
  • NYC Overlay
  • 2015 Criteria
  • Resources
    • Technical Assistance Providers
    • Green Charrette Tools
    • Construction Specifications
    • Multifamily Retrofit Process
    • Resident Engagement: Operations & Maintenance
    • Research & Reports
    • Case Studies
    • Comparisons
    • Webinars
  • First 20 Cohort
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    • Green Communities Criteria & Certification
      • Certification
        • Requirements & Eligibility
        • Information Required for Certification Submissions
        • Certification Tips
        • Certification Portal
      • 2020 Criteria
        • Introduction
        • Checklist
        • 1INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
        • 2LOCATION + NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC
        • 3SITE IMPROVEMENT
        • 4WATER
        • 5OPERATING ENERGY
        • 6MATERIALS
        • 7HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT
        • 8OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE + RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
        • APPENDICES
        • 2020 Addenda & FAQ
        • 2020 Criteria PDF
        • Ambassador Brief
      • NYC Overlay
      • 2015 Criteria
      • Resources
      • First 20 Cohort