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Contents 4 Impact Categories 6 Location 14 Building Access 26 Outdoor Spaces 38 Entrances and Ground Floor 50 Stairs 60 Indoor Environment 74 Workspaces 84 Shared Spaces 104 Water Supply 110 Prepared Food Areas 118 Vending Machines and Snack Bars 123 Emergency Preparedness 130 Glossary

Impact Categories 7 Impact Categories

Increases Physical Activity

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Promotes Occupant Safety

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Impacts Community Health

01 Location Section 16.21 Total Points Available

1.1 - Walkability 1.2 - Walkability 1.3 - Walkability 1.4 - Proximity to Transit

1.1 - Walkability Rationale: Buildings and campuses in more walkable locations can increase opportunities for regular physical activity, social interaction, and access to amenities, fostering improved health Overview: Buildings located in an area with a Walk Score of 50 or above

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 3.08

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must meet one of the following:

•Have a Walk Score of 50 or above

•Identify a minimum of 3 of the following amenities located within a 1/2 mile walking route of the main building entrance

•Food outlet (cafe, restaurant, food court, deli, grocery store)

•Financial service (bank, ATM, cash machine)

•Gym, recreation of leisure facility (fitness center, gym, sports facility)

•Public transit stop (bus stop, light or heavy rail station, ferry, subway station)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com

•Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com •Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

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1.2 - Walkability Rationale: Buildings and campuses in more walkable locations can increase opportunities for regular physical activity, social interaction, and access to amenities, fostering improved health Overview: Buildings located in an area with a Walk Score of 70 or above

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 4.47

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must meet one of the following:

•Have a Walk Score of 70 or above

•Be located near the following:

•Minimum of 3 of the following amenities located within a 1/2 mile walking route of the main building entrance

•Food outlet (cafe, restaurant, food court, deli, grocery store)

•Financial service (bank, ATM, cash machine)

•Gym, recreation of leisure facility (fitness center, gym, sports facility)

•Public transit stop (bus stop, light or heavy rail station, ferry, subway station)

•Minimum of 2 of the following amenities located within a 1/2 mile walking route of the main building entrance •Outdoor open space •Postal facility •Community facility •Pharmacy

•Medical facility (doctor’s office, surgical center, urgent care, hospital)

•School or child care facility

•Retail (shopping mall, retail center, or street retail)

•Sidewalk with street furniture (benches, tables, and chairs)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com

•Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com •Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

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1.3 - Walkability Rationale: Buildings and campuses in more walkable locations can increase opportunities for regular physical activity, social interaction, and access to amenities, fostering improved health Overview: Buildings located in an area with a Walk Score of 90 or above

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 4.47

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must meet one of the following:

•Have a Walk Score of 90 or above

•Be located near the following:

•Minimum of 3 of the following amenities located within a 1/3 mile walking route of the main building entrance

•Food outlet (cafe, restaurant, food court, deli, grocery store)

•Financial service (bank, ATM, cash machine)

•Gym, recreation of leisure facility (fitness center, gym, sports facility)

•Public transit stop (bus stop, light or heavy rail station, ferry, subway station)

•Minimum of 2 of the following amenities located within a 1/3 mile walking route of the main building entrance •Outdoor open space •Postal facility •Community facility •Pharmacy

•Medical facility (doctor’s office, surgical center, urgent care, hospital)

•School or child care facility

•Retail (shopping mall, retail center, or street retail)

•Sidewalk with street furniture (benches, tables, and chairs)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com

•Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Copy of building’s Walk Score from www.walkscore.com •Minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of each required amenity

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from main building entrance to each required amenity

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1.4 - Proximity to Transit Rationale: Proximity to transit is positively associated with public transportation use, contributing to increased physical activity, stress reduction, improved air quality, community health, equity for those who cannot drive or afford private vehicle use, and enhanced access to amenities

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Overview: Locate a transit stop within a 1/2 mile of a main building entrance

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 4.19

Impacts Community Health

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a main building entrance that is located within a 1/2 mile walking route of a minimum of one transit stops:

•Bus stops

•Light rail station

•Heavy rail station

•Ferry terminal

•Subway station

•Tram stop

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted Projects may achieve one of the following equivalent standards as applicable: •MTBB + MTWB + ST

•Comply with LEED v4.1 BD+C LT Credit: Access to Quality Transit •CI

•Comply with LEED v4.1 LT Credit: Access to Quality Transit, or

•Comply with BREEAM TRA 02- Proximity to Public Transport (credit 4 or 8)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit a minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of transit stop

•Main building entrance

•Walking distance from building entrance to transit stop Achieve credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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02 Building Access Section 6.16 Total Points Available

2.1 - Pedestrian Route to Transit 2.2 - Commuter Survey 2.3 - Bicycle Parking 2.4 - Active Commuter Showers 2.5 - Incentivizing Transit 2.6 - Efficiency Parking

2.1 - Pedestrian Route to Transit Rationale: A universally accessible pedestrian route connecting transit and a building entrance protects pedestrians from vehicular traffic and improves the convenience and appeal of public transportation, contributing to increased daily physical activity Overview: Provide a universally accessible pedestrian route between the main building entrance and a transit stop

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.12

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must connect the main building entrance to a minimum of one transit stop by a pedestrian route that:

•Is free of obstacles that may impede or cause difficulties for those with physical disabilities, such as impeding trees, planting pots, bike racks, steps, or other barriers

•Includes pedestrian crossings at street intersections

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted Projects may achieve one of the following equivalent standards as applicable: •MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI

•Comply with BREEAM TRA 02- Proximity to Public Transport (credit 4 or 8)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit a minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of main building entrance

•Location of a minimum of one transit stop

•Walking path

•Pedestrian crossings Achieve credit from qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification Project teams must submit a minimum of one annotated map clearly detailing all of the following:

•Location of main building entrance

•Location of a minimum of one transit stop

•Walking path

•Pedestrian crossings Project teams must submit a minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing all of the following:

•Main building entrance

•Transit stop

•Walking path

•Pedestrian crossings Achieve credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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2.2 - Commuter Survey Rationale: An annual commuter survey supports occupant well being by providing information about satisfaction with the available transportation options. Findings can be used to improve features and programs designed to support the physical and mental health of commuters

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Conduct an occupant commuter survey for regular occupants

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 0.56

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Project teams must conduct an occupant commuter survey for regular occupants that:

•Is fielded annually within the project

•Includes a survey summary detailing the following:

•Number of Alternative Commute Trips (walking, carpooling, biking, or using public transit)

•Number of Conventional Commute Trips (use of personal vehicle) Survey should meet one of the below response rates

•Projects with 1-1000 regular occupants; 30% response rate

•Projects with 1001-2000 regular occupants; 25% response rate

•Projects with 20001-3500 regular occupants; 20% response rate

•Projects with 3501-5,000 regular occupants; 15% response rate

•Projects with 5,0001-10,000 regular occupants; 10% response rate

•Projects over 10,000 regular occupants; required response rate decreases by 1% for every additional 1,00 occupants to a minimum of 5%

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming that the survey will be fielded annually

•Copy of occupant survey that will be fielded upon project occupancy

Built Certification MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following

•Official statement confirming that the survey is fielded annually

•Copy of the issued survey detailing the below:

•Summary of required findings

•Required response rate

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2.3 - Bicycle Parking Rationale: Secure and covered bicycle parking encourages the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation, contributing to increased physical activity Overview: Provide regular occupants access to bicycle parking

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.12 0.56 for Alternative Compliance

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include bicycle parking that is:

•Not accessible for public use

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Covered from the elements

•Secure from theft

•Located within the building or within 100’-0” walking route of main building entrance Meet demand based on total number of building occupants that have access to bicycle parking:

•All building occupants, minimum 2.5% of occupants

•Regular occupants only, minimum 2.5% of occupants

•Regular occupants only and an occupant commuter survey that meets the requirements for Strategy 2.2 was conducted, exceed demand dictated by survey by 1%

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI

•Include a minimum of1 shared bicycle station or dockless bicycle hub within a 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•An official or draft statement confirming that bicycle parking will:

•Not be accessible for public use

•Be free of charge to all regular occupants •Be covered •Be secure

•A calculation detailing the:

•Anticipated number of occupants with access to bicycle parking

•Total number of bicycle parking provided

•An annotated plan(s) showing one of the following:

•Location of the qualifying bicycle parking within the building

•Distance between main building entrance and qualifying bicycle parking Alternative shared bicycle station or hub as noted on annotated plan(s) or design drawing(s)

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Project teams must submit the following:

•An official statement confirming that the bicycle parking is:

•Not accessible for public use

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing bicycle parking

•Calculation detailing the:

•Total number of occupants with access to bicycle parking

•Total number of bicycle parking provided

•An annotated plan(s) or photograph(s)

•Annotated photograph(s) showing the location of the bicycle parking within the building

•Annotated plan(s) showing the distance between the main building entrance and the bicycle parking Alternative Compliance shared bicycle station or hub

•Annotated plan(s) or map(s) showing the walking distance from the main building entrance to the bike share station or hub

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the shared bicycles

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2.4 - Active Commuter Showers Rationale: Access to showers and lockers can encourage active commutes in a broader range of weather conditions, contributing to increased physical activity Overview: Provide regular occupants access to showers and lockers

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.12

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include showers and lockers that:

•Are free of charge to all regular occupants

•Meet demand based on total number of building occupants that have access to the shower and lockers, as follows:

•1 shower and locker for 1-100 occupants

•2 showers and lockers for 101-300 occupants

•3 showers and lockers for 301-500 occupants

•4 showers and lockers for 501-1,000 occupants

•1 shower and locker for every additional 500 occupants for projects with over 1,000

•Are located within 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•An official or draft statement confirming that showers and lockers will be free of charge to all regular occupants

•Calculation detailing the following:

•Anticipated number of occupants with access to showers and lockers

•Total number of showers and lockers provided

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on-site, annotated plan(s) showing location

•If provided off-site, annotated map showing distance between showers and lockers and main building entrance

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Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming showers and lockers are free of charge to all regular occupants

•Calculation detailing the following:

•Anticipated number of occupants with access to showers and lockers

•Total number of showers and lockers provided

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on-site, annotated plan(s) showing location

•If provided off-site, annotated map showing distance between showers and lockers and main building entrance

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2.5 - Incentivizing Transit Rationale: Incentizing transit can encourage occupants to use active modes of transportation, increase equity for those who cannot drive or afford private vehicle use, and reduce congestion and air pollution Overview: Provide regular occupants access to transit benefits Points Allocated: 1.68 0.84 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must provide regular occupants monthly transit benefits that facilitate use of transit.

Qualifying transit benefits include, but are not limited to:

•Monthly subsidies or reimbursements for public transit use

•Pre-tax allocation for public transportation

•Employer-sponsored public transit spending accounts

•Parking cash-out programs

•Free employee shuttle to nearby transit stops

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects must charge fair market rate for parking on project site

•Qualifying fair market parking rates are within 10% range of average cost of a minimum of 2 of the closest parking facilities to project site

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official or draft statement confirming all of the following: •All regular occupants will have access to qualifying transit benefits •Qualifying transit benefits implemented Alternative Compliance submit for fair market value parking

•Official or draft statement confirming that all regular occupants will be charged fair market rate for parking on building site

•An annotated plan(s) showing a minimum of 2 other parking facilities

•Calculation detailing the following:

•Proposed cost of parking for all single-occupancy vehicles on building site

•Cost of nearby parking facilities

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following for transit benefits

•Official copy of qualifying transit benefits

•Official statement confirming all regular occupants have access to qualifying transit benefits Alternative Compliance submit for fair market value parking

•Official statement confirming that all regular occupants will be charged fair market rate for parking on building site

•An annotated plan(s) showing a minimum of 2 other parking facilities

•Calculation detailing the following:

•Proposed cost of parking for all single-occupancy vehicles on building site

•Cost of nearby parking facilities

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2.6 - Efficiency Parking Rationale: Efficient parking practices can reduce congestion and support increased public transit use, contributing to regular physical activity and improved air and water quality

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Implement parking efficiency practices

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.56 0.56 Not Applicable

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a minimum of 2 of the following parking efficiency practices:

•Limit number of parking spaces to what is required or allowable by local code, by implementing one of the following:

•Provide spaces at a minimum number as required by code

•Providing spaces at or below maximum number allowed by code

•Limit surface parking by prioritizing access to on-site or off-site parking garages

•Designate priority parking for carpooling and vanpooling

•Incorporate enhanced landscaping in parking areas, such as:

•Wide green buffers surrounding perimeter of parking areas

•Landscaped islands at end of every parking aisle

•At least 1 tree per 5 parking spaces

•Protected pedestrian pathways within parking areas

•Separating the cost of renting a tenant space on site from cost of renting parking areas

Not Applicable MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects must confirm that parking areas that serve regular occupants are not included within project

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project

teams must submit one of the following: •Design drawings showing all of the following: •Location of all parking areas within project accessible to regular occupants •Minimum of 2 qualifying parking efficiency practices

Not Applicable projects should submit •Design drawings showing that parking areas not provided within project

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following for transit benefits

•An annotated plan(s) showing all of the following:

•Location of all parking areas within the project accessible to regular occupants

•Minimum of 2 parking efficiency practices

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing a minimum of 2 parking efficiency practices Not Applicable projects should submit •Design drawings showing that parking areas not provided within project

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03 Outdoor Spaces Section 13.44 Total Points Available

3.1 - Outdoor Space Amenities 3.2 - Walking Trail 3.3 - Outdoor Fitness Area 3.4 - Restorative Garden 3.5 - Farmers Market 3.6 - Fruit and Vegetable Garden 3.7 - Pathway and Parking Lighting 3.8 - Tobacco and Smoke-Free Outdoors

3.1 - Outdoor Space Amenities Rationale: Outdoor space amenities, such as paths, seating, and water features, can increase physical activity levels and exposure to daylight, contributing to enhanced physical and mental health Overview: Provide regular occupants access to an outdoor space amenity

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.84

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include an outdoor space amenity that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Includes one of the following: •Seating •Pedestrian pathways •Water features

•Is located within 1/2 mile walking route from the main building entrance

Alternative Certification System MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve BREEAM credit HEA-07 Indoor and/or Outdoor Space Dedicated Outdoor Space with Seating and shelter (credit 2)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming outdoor space will be free to all regular occupants

•Annotated map showing the distance between main building entrance and outdoor space

•Design drawings or photographs

•Design drawing detailing location of required elements

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing outdoor space and required elements Achieve credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming outdoor space will be free to all regular occupants

•Annotated map showing the distance between main building entrance and outdoor space

•Design drawings or photographs

•Design drawing detailing location of required elements

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing outdoor space and required elements Achieve credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

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3.2 - Walking Trail Rationale: A walking trail provides occupants with increased exposure to the outdoors, encourages physical activity, and promotes social interaction, contributing to enhanced physical and mental health

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide regular occupants access to an outdoor walking trail

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.96

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include an outdoor walking trail that: •Is free of charge to all occupants •Is at least 1/4 mile long in one direction •Includes natural elements (trees, vegetation, or water bodies) •Is an unpaved footpath or uninterrupted by vehicular traffic •Is located within 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming outdoor walking trail will be free to all regular occupants

•Annotated map showing all of the following:

•Distance between main building entrance and outdoor walking trail

•Length of walking trail

•Design drawings or a minimum of 3 annotated photographs detailing the following:

•Required natural elements

•That the path is uninterrupted by vehicular traffic

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming outdoor walking trail will be free to all regular occupants

•Annotated map showing all of the following:

•Distance between main building entrance and outdoor walking trail

•Length of walking trail

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing:

•Required natural elements

•That the path is uninterrupted by vehicular traffic

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3.3 - Outdoor Fitness Area Rationale: An outdoor fitness area increases opportunities for regular exercise, contributing to increased physical activity Overview: Provide regular occupants access to an outdoor fitness area Points Allocated: 0.84

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include an outdoor fitness area that is: •Free of charge to all regular occupants •Accessible at all times during work hours •Space specifically designed for sport and exercise that includes one of the following: •Sports fields or courts (basketball, baseball, football, or soccer) •Outdoor fitness equipment (outdoor stationary bicycles, air walkers, sit-up boards) •Secure mobile fitness equipment (free weights, yoga mats) •Is located within 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming that outdoor fitness area will be:

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Accessible at all times during work hours

•Annotated map showing distance between main building entrance and fitness area

•Design drawings or photographs

•Design drawings detailing type of sports or exercise available

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing type of sports or exercise available

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming that outdoor fitness area will be:

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Accessible at all times during work hours

•Annotated map showing distance between main building entrance and fitness area

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing type of sports or exercise available

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3.4 - Restorative Garden Rationale: An outdoor restorative garden provides occupants with an opportunity to connect with nature, contributing to enhanced mental and social health

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Provide regular occupants access to an outdoor restorative garden

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 1.68

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include an outdoor restorative garden that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Is located within1/2 mile walking distance of main building entrance

•Includes natural, restorative elements (vegetation, water features water bodies)

•Includes a minimum of one of the following amenities: •Seating

•Water feature (fountains, artificial water falls, ponds)

•Shelter from the elements (gazebo, pergola) •Walking path

•Is shielded from congested roadways, pedestrian corridors, and dense development by landscaping elements (hedges, tall trees, tall grasses, water bodies, stone walls)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming restorative garden will be free to all regular occupants:

•Annotated plan(s) or map(s) detailing the location of all of the following:

•Qualifying restorative garden

•All regularly occupied buildings

•Distance between all regularly occupied buildings and qualifying restorative garden

•Design drawings or a minimum of 3 annotated photographs of each of the following shown: •Qualifying amenity •Restorative element(s) •Landscaping element(s)

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming outdoor restorative garden will be free to all regular occupants:

•Annotated map showing distance between main building entrance and restorative garden

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing: •Qualifying amenity •Restorative element(s) •Landscaping element(s)

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3.5 - Farmers Market Rationale: A farmers market can increase access to healthy food, promote nutritious eating among occupants, and support enhanced social interaction Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a farmers market

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 3.08

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must provide access to a farmer’s market that is:

•Accessible by all regular occupants

•Scheduled to operate

•During workplace work hours

•Minimum of 1 day a week of workplace work week

•Minimum of 5 months of the year or for the maximum growing season of the region

•Is located within 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement detailing how the farmers market will:

•Be accessible to all regular occupants

•Meet the operational requirements

•Annotated plan(s) showing the distance between main building entrance and farmers market

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3.6 - Fruit and Vegetable Garden Rationale: An on-site fruit and vegetable garden provides convenient access to fresh fruits and vegetables, expanded opportunities for regular physical activity, and increased social interaction among occupants Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a fruit and vegetable garden Points Allocated: 1.12 0.56 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a fruit and vegetable garden that

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Has a weekly maintenance plan during local growing season

•Is open to all regular occupants during work hours

•Meets demand based on total number of building occupants that have access to garden:

•Minimum of 1 ft2 per occupant

•Minimum of 32 ft2

•Maximum of 2,500 ft2

•Is located within 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Alternative Certification System MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may include an on-site hydroponic garden within the project that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Is open to all regular occupants during work hours

•Has weekly maintenance plan

•Includes a minimum of 10 points for every 500 regular occupants

•Maximum of 100 plants

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement detailing how garden will be:

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Open during work hours

•Maintained weekly

•Annotated map(s) or plan(s):

•Fruit and vegetable garden- show distance between main building entrance and garden

•Hydroponic garden- show proposed location of garden within project

•Calculation detailing one of the following

•Fruit and vegetable garden

•Estimated number of occupants with access to garden

•Proposed size of fruit and vegetable garden •Hydroponic garden

•Estimated number of regular occupants

•Total number of plants to be provided

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement detailing how garden is:

•Free of charge to all regular occupants

•Open during work hours •Maintained weekly

•Minimum of 3 photographs showing one of the following:

•Qualifying fruit and vegetable garden

•Qualifying hydroponic garden

•Annotated map(s) or plan(s)

•Fruit and vegetable garden- show distance between garden and main building entrance

•Hydroponic garden- show location of garden within project

•Calculation detailing one of the following: •Fruit and vegetable garden

•Estimated number of occupants with access to garden

•Proposed size of fruit and vegetable garden •Hydroponic garden

•Estimated number of regular occupants

•Total number of plants to be provided

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3.7 - Pathway and Parking Lighting Rationale: Lighting in outdoor spaces increases visibility, contributing to increased perceptions of safety and pedestrian street use after dark, as well as reduced opportunity for crime Overview: Provide lighting in all outdoor spaces, pathways, and parking areas Points Allocated: 2.24 2.24 Not Applicable

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must install lighting that allows for evenly distributed illuminatino in all of the following outdoor areas on the building site: •Pathways

•Outdoor spaces

•Bicycle paths

•Outdoor parking areas

Not Applicable MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects must confirm that the building site does not include any of the qualifying outdoor areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated lighting plans showing the following:

•All required outdoor areas •Lighting placement Not Applicable •Design drawings showing that the building site will not include any outdoor areas

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated lighting plans showing the following:

•All required outdoor areas •Lighting placement

•Minimum of 3 annotated nighttime photographs of all required outdoor areas Not Applicable •Official statement confirming the building site does not include any outdoor areas

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3.8 - Tobacco/ Smoke-Free Outdoors Rationale: A tobacco and smoke-free policy for outdoor spaces can lower tobacco consumption and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke among occupants, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Establish and implement a tobacco and smoke-free policy for all outdoor spaces

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.68

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements If the building includes outdoor areas accessible to regular occupants, projects must establish and implement a tobacco-free and smoke-free policy that:

•Is applied to all outdoor areas, including rooftops and parking areas within the building site

•Prohibits the use of all forms of smoking, tobacco use, and unregulated nicotine products:

•Cigarettes, cigars (commerically or self-rolled)

•Pipes, hookahs, water pipes) •Electronic cigarettes

•Smokeless tobacco (snuff, snus, chew)

•Tobacco use (smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other use of tobacco products)

•Prohibits the inclusion of designated smoking areas on the building site

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Official or draft qualifying tobacco and smoke-free policy

•Official letter confirming that the building will not include any outdoor areas, including rooftops and parking areas, that are accessible to regular occupants

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Official qualifying tobacco and smoke-free policy

•Official letter confirming that the building will not include any outdoor areas, including rooftops and parking areas, that are accessible to regular occupants

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04 Entrances + Ground Floor Section 11.76 Total Points Available

4.1 - Tobacco/Smoke-Free Signage 4.2 - Main Pedestrian Entrance 4.3 - Main Entrance Amenities 4.4 - Safe Entry and Exit Lighting 4.5 - Publicly Accessible Use 4.6 - Activate Pedestrian Areas 4.7 - Local Amenities Advertising 4.8 - Entryway Systems

4.1 - Tobacco/ Smoke-Free Signage Rationale: Signage that publicizes a building as tobacco and smoke-free increases awareness for regular occupants and visitors and may help increase compliance to policy, contributing to reducing smoking rates, decreased exposure to second-hand smoke, and feelings of well being

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Overview: Provide tobacco and smoke-free signage at all entrances and outdoor areas

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.84

Impacts Community Health

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include qualifying signate that clearly prohibts smoking and the use of all tobacco products on-site. Qualifying signage must be:

•Mounted permanently on structures, such as walls, doors, poles, or stands

•Located at all of the following:

•All building entrances, including from parking areas

•On-site outdoor areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming that the signs will be located at:

•All building entrances

•All on-site outdoor areas

•Copy of proposed design of signage

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing:

•All building entrances

•All on-site outdoor areas

•All sign locations

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing signage mounted on site at required locations

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4.2 - Main Pedestrian Entrance Rationale: Orienting a building entrance towards pedestrian traffic is a core component of creating a walkable environment, contributing to increased opportunities for regular physical activity and social interaction Overview: Orient main building entrance towards an outdoor pedestrian area

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.40

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must orient a minimum of one main building entrance to egress onto one of the following: •Sidewalk •Footpath •Plaza •Garden

•Car-free zone

•Shared streets

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit annotated plan(s) showing main building entrance that egresses onto the pedestrian area

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing main buildnig entrance that egresses onto pedestrian area

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing main building entrance that egresses onto pedestrian area

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4.3 - Main Entrance Amenities Rationale: Amenities at main building entrances help create pedestrianfocused sidewalks and streetscapes that increase opportunities for regular physical activity, promote social interaction, and can support equity for vulnerable populations

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Include sidewalk amenities at main building entrances Points Allocated: 1.68

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include sidewalk amenities that:

•Are located within 100’-0” from all main building entrances

•Are located on street level

•Include minimum of 2 of the following amenities:

•Benches and seating •Public art •Street trees

•Wayfinding •Parklets •Public toilets

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit annotated plan(s) showing the following: •All main building entrances •Location of required sidewalk amenities •Distance between each qualifying sidewalk amenity and main building entrances

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing:

•All main building entrances

•Location of required sidewalk amenities

•Distance between each qualifying sidewalk amenity and main building entrances

•Minimum 3 annotated photographs showing each qualifying sidewalk amenity

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4.4 - Safe Entry and Exit Lighting Rationale: Lighting increases visibility, contributing to increased perceptions of safety and pedestrian street use after dark, and reduce opportunity for crime Overview: Provide lighting at all building entrances

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.96

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must install lighting that allows for evenly distributed illumination:

•Outside all building entrances

•Fire exits that cannot be used to enter building are excluded

•At all entrances in indoor parking areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project

teams must submit annotated lighting plans showing the following: •All entrances to building •All entrances at parking areas •Lighting placement

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated lighting plans showing the following:

•All entrances to building

•All entrances at parking areas •Lighting placement

•Minimum of 3 annotated nighttime photographs showing the lighting at each location: •All entrances to building

•All entrances at parking areas

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4.5 - Publicly Accessible Use Rationale: Buildings that include a service that is publicly accessible (library, retail store, restaurant, atrium, or coffee shop), increase pedestrian activity, social interaction, and community engagement, contributing to increased physical activity and enhanced mental health Overview: Provide publicly accessible use on ground floor

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.96

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a minimum of one publicly accessible use on ground floor that is accessible by the general public On campus •Within 1/4 mile walking route of main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or map showing:

•If provided within the project, plan showing publicly accessible space in building

•If provided on campus, map showing distance between main building entrance and publicly accessible use

•Official statement confirming one of the following:

•If provided within project, space allocated for use that is accessible by public

•If provided on campus, space allocated for use that is accessible by public

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or map showing:

•If provided within the project, plan showing publicly accessible space in building

•If provided on campus, map showing distance between main building entrance and publicly accessible use

•Official statement confirming space is accessible by public

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4.6 - Activate Pedestrian Areas Rationale: Orienting public use spaces to an outdoor pedestrian route fosters neighborhood walkability and supports increased perceptions of safety, contributing to increased physical activity and enhanced mental health Overview: Orient publicly accessible use directly to an outdoor pedestrian area

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 2.24

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Project teams must orient minimum of one publicly accessible uses to egress onto one of the following: •Sidewalk •Footpath •Plaza •Garden

•Car-free zone

•Shared street

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit annotated plan(s) showing publicly accessible use that egresses onto outdoor pedestrian area

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing publicly accessible use that egresses onto outdoor pedestrian area

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing publicly accessible use that egresses onto outdoor pedestrian area

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4.7 - Local Amenities Advertising Rationale: Local amenity displays support wayfinding, contributing to increased physical activity, neighborhood accessibility, and a sense of community Overview: Provide a permanent display advertising local amenities

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.56

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Project

teams must include a display advertising local amenities that •Is accessible by all occupants •Is permanent •Highlights local amenities located within 1/2 mile walking route of building

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing proposed location of display

•Design drawings show how display will detail: •Qualifying amenities

•Distance between each amenity and main building entrance

Built Certification Project teams must submit minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing:

•Location of display

•Display detailing: •Qualifying amenities

•Distance between each amenity and main building entrance

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4.8 - Entryway Systems Rationale: Entryway systems reduce amount of dirt and particulates that enter the building, contributing to improved indoor air quality and enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Provide entryway systems at all building entrances

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.12

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include entryway systems that are:

•Located at all building entrances (including from parking garages) •Permanent

•10’-0” in direction of travel or entire length of available floor spaces

•Cleaned and maintained weekly, if mats are provided

Alternative Certification System •Projects may achieve one of the following equivalent standards as applicable: MTBB + MTWB + ST

•LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 1 CI

•LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ Credit: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies, Option 1

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official or draft statement confirming that:

•Entryway systems will be provided at each entrance to building

•When provided, mats will be cleaned and maintained weekly

•Annotated plan(s) showing:

•Each entrance to building

•Proposed length and width of entryway system Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming that:

•Entryway systems are provided at each entrance to building

•When provided, mats will be cleaned and maintained weekly

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs or annotated plan(s) showing:

•Each entrance to building

•Length and width of entryway system Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards

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05 Stairs Section 14.56 Total Points Available

5.1 - Stair Access 5.2 Stair Location 5.3 - Stair Design 5.4 - Stair Signage 5.5 - Stair Visibility 5.6 - Stair Safety

5.1 - Stair Access Rationale: Access to stairs provides an opportunity for occupants to increase regular physical activity Overview: Provide access to at least one stair that connects building floors Points Allocated: 2.80 1.40 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + MTWB Projects must include a minimum of one set of stairs that:

•Is accessible by all regular occupants

•Connects the main building entrance floor to all of the following:

•All floors occupied by regular occupants

•First 6 floors of the building

•Floors with common spaces

•Connects floors occupied by a single tenant ST Projects must include a minimum of one set of stairs that:

•Is accessible by all regular occupants

•Connects the main building entrance floor to all of the following:

•All floors occupied by regular occupants

•Floors with common spaces CI Projects must include a minimum of one set of stairs that:

•Is accessible by all regular occupants

•Connects the main building entrance floor to all of the following:

•All floors occupied by regular occupants

•Floors with common spaces accessible by regular occupants only

Alternative Certification System Projects must include one of the following:

•Minimum of one set of stairs that:

•Is accessible by all regular occupants

•Connects 2 of the following:

•All floors occupied by regular occupants

•Floors with common spaces accessible by regular occupants only

•Floors occupied by a single tenant

•Indoor walking path that:

•Is accessible by all regular occupants

•Is minimum of 1/4 mile in length in one direction

•Is free of obstacles

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project

teams must submit all of the following: •Annotated plan(s) and sections showing:

•All floors within project

•Accessible stairwell on all required building floors •Official or draft statement confirming that the stair will be accessible by all regular occupants

Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards. Project teams must submit all of the following for walking path:

•Annotated plan(s) or design drawings showing:

•Length of walking path

•Location of walking path

•Official or draft statement confirming walking path will be accessible by all regular occupants

Built Certification Project

teams must submit all of the following for stairs: •Annotated plan(s) and sections showing:

•All floors within project

•Accessible stairwell on all required building floors •Official statement confirming that the stair is accessible by all regular occupants

Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards. Project teams must submit all of the following for walking path:

•Annotated plan(s) or design drawings showing:

•Length of walking path

•Location of walking path

•Minimum of 3 photographs showing walking path free of obstacles

•Official statement confirming walking path is accessible by all regular occupants

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5.2 - Stair Location Rationale: Locating a stair in a visible area can encourage occupants to use the stairs when traveling across floors, contributing to increased daily physical activity rates

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Locate the stair in an equally or more prominent area than escalators or elevators

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 2.80

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must locate the qualifying stair in a location:

• Equally or more visible than escalators and elevators at main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project

teams must submit annotated floor plans or design drawings showing the location of: •Main building entrance •Qualifying stairs •Escalators and elevators on building entrance floor

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Annotated floor plans showing the location of:

•Main building entrance •Qualifying stairs

•Escalators and elevators on building entrance floor

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the stairs from the main building entrance

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5.3 - Stair Design Rationale: Implementing active design strategies in stairwell design can encourage occupants to use the stairs when traveling across floors, contributing to increased daily physical activity rates Overview: Implement active design strategies in stair design

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 2.80 1.40 Alternative Compliance

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a minimum of 2 of the following active design strategies throughout the qualifying stair, on a minimum of 51% of floors within project:

•Motivational signs and/or graphics

•Installed music system

•Installed creative lighting

•Moderating temperature to match rest of building

•Adding rubber treading to stairs

•Paint walls with bright color

•Hang framed artwork

•Allow access to natural daylight

Alternative Certification System Projects must include a minimum of 2 of the following active design strategies throughout the length of the qualifying walking path:

•Add distance markers

•Install music system

•Install creative lighting

•Add rest areas

•Paint walls with bright color

•Hang framed artwork

•Allow access to natural daylight

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•Total number of floors accessible by stairs

•Total number of floors which include proposed active design strategies •Annotated design drawings detailing proposed active design strategies

Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards. Project teams must submit all of the following for walking path:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of planned active design strategies

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teams must submit all of the following for stairs: •Calculation detailing:

•Total number of floors accessible by stairs

•Total number of floors which include proposed active design strategies •Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing implemented active design strategies

Achieved credit of one of the qualifying equivalent standards. Project teams must submit all of the following for walking path:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of implemented active design strategies

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing implemented active design strategies

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5.4 - Stair Signage Rationale: Signs promoting stair use located near elevators may encourage occupants to use the stairs when traveling across floors, contributing to increased daily physical activity

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Place educational point-of-decision signs promoting stair use at elevator call areas Points Allocated: 1.96 0.98 Alternative Compliance

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + MTWB + ST Projects must include point-of-decision signage that:

•Outlines motivational language promoting stair use

•Is located at all elevator call areas within project CI Projects must include point-of-decision signage that:

•Outlines motivational language promoting stair use

•Is located at all elevator call areas within project

•Is located at all elevator call areas on main building entrance

Alternative Certification System Projects must include a point-of-decision signage that:

•Outlines motivational language promoting walking

•Is located at beginning and end of qualifying walking path

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Copy of proposed design of signage to be used

•Annotated design drawings showing location of signs in one of the following areas:

•Elevator call areas within project, including main building entrance floor

•Walking path (Alternative Compliance only)

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Minimum of 3 photographs showing the signage

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of signs in one of the following areas:

•Elevator call areas within project, including main building entrance floor

•Walking path (Alternative Compliance only)

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5.5 - Stair Visibility Rationale: Increasing stair visibility can encourage occupants to use the stairs when traveling across floors, contributing to increased daily physical activity Overview: Increase visibility of the stair

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 2.52

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a minimum of one or a combination of the following in the qualifying stair at all floors within the project:

•Minimum of 51% of the stair is not enclosed behind doors, walls, or other partitions that obstruct visibility

•Stair doors or walls include clear glazing

•Code compliant glass at egress stairs

•Magnetic hold-open devices to keep stair doors open

•Except in case of emergency

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit annotated design drawings detailing proposed criteria to increase stair visibility at all floors within project

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or minimum of 3 photographs showing implemented criteria to increase stair visibility

•Official statement that qualifying criteria is implemented on all floors within project

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5.6 - Stair Safety Rationale: Implementing best practices in stair safety prevents stair-related injury and supports equity for vulnerable populations

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Implement best practices in stair safety

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 1.68

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a minimum of 2 stair safety elements in qualifying stair at all floors within project: •Handrails

•Located on 2 sides •Materials

•High contrast tread edges

•Matte finishes to avoid glare •Patterned carpet •Lighting

•Emphasize steps and other impediments

•Illuminate dark corners

•Locate entrances and exits

•Visual cues

•Paint, lighting, tape to highlight edges, entrances, or obstacles

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit annotated design drawings detailing proposed stair safety elements on all floors within project

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or minimum of 3 photographs showing implemented stair safety elements

•Official statement that qualifying stair safety elements are implemented on all floors within project

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06 Indoor Environment Section 18.19 Total Points Available

6.1 - Tobacco/Smoke-Free Environment 6.2 - Asbestos- Safe Property 6.3 - Indoor Air Quality Policy 6.4 - Indoor Air Quality Testing 6.5 - Indoor Air Quality Testing Results 6.6 - Green Purchasing Policy 6.7 - Chemical Storage Ventilation 6.8 - Integrated Pest Management

6.1 - Tobacco/Smoke-Free Environment Rationale: A tobacco and smoke-free policy for indoor spaces can lower tobacco consumption and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke among occupants, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Establish and implement a tobacco and smoke-free policy for all indoor areas

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 3.08 1.54 (Alternative Compliance)

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must establish and implement a tobacco and smoke-free policy that:

•Is applied to all indoor areas

•Prohibits use of all forms of smoking, tobacco use and unregulated nicotine products:

•Cigarettes, cigars (commercially or self-rolled)

•Pipes, hookahs, water pipes •Electronic cigarettes

•Smokeless tobacco (snuff, snus, chew)

•Tobacco use (smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other sue of tobacco products)

•Prohibits inclusion of designated smoking areas on site

Alternative Certification System Projects may achieve one of the following equivalent standards as applicable: MTBB + MTWB + ST

•Comply with LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ Credit: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control CI

•Comply with LEED v4.1 BD+C EQ Credit: Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Alternative Compliance Projects must establish and implement a smoke-free policy that:

•Is applied to all indoor areas

•Prohibits use of all forms of smoking,

•Cigarettes, cigars (commercially or self-rolled)

•Pipes, hookahs, water pipes •Electronic cigarettes

•Prohibits inclusion of designated smoking areas on site

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Official or draft qualifying tobacco and smoke-free policy Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Official qualifying tobacco and smoke-free policy Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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6.2 - Asbestos- Safe Property Rationale: Asbestos-free or abated interiors prevent dangerous exposure to asbestos and are a key component in improving air quality, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Confirm that asbestos has been properly abated and control measures have been implemented Points Allocated: 3.91 3.91 (Not Applicable)

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement asbestos control measures within the project that:

•Include minimum of one of the following: •Abatement •Encapsulation •Enclosure •Repair •Clean up

•Have been performed by a certified professional

•Are required for future renovations within project

Not Applicable Building construction or renovation was completed after the use of asbestos in construction was regulated or banned in country or region project is located in

•In USA, use of asbestos in construction was regulated for all buildings constructed after 1986

Compliance Documentation Design Certification If applicable, project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•Qualifying control measures were performed by certified professional

•Control measures were established for future renovations If not applicable, project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•Month and year in which building construction was completed

•Year which asbestos was banned for use in building construction in associated country or region

Built Certification If applicable, project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•Qualifying control measures were performed by certified professional

•Control measures were established for future renovations If not applicable, project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•Month and year in which building construction was completed

•Year which asbestos was banned for use in building construction in associated country or region

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6.3 - Indoor Air Quality Policy Rationale: A comprehensive Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) policy can identify areas for improvement in air quality and provide benchmarks to ensure air quality remains high over time, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Establish and implement an Indoor Air Quality Policy Points Allocated: 2.52

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must establish and implement an Indoor Air Quality policy that is:

•Applied to all spaces within the project and for any new construction and major renovations

•At least as rigorous as the Fitwel Indoor Air Quality Standard

•Included in either relevant leases or a tenant manual

Alternative Certification System Credits MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve BREEAM New Construction Credit HEA 02- Indoor Air Quality (creditsi 1-19)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official or draft Indoor Air Quality policy

•Official statement detailing the following:

•Proof policy will apply to all spaces within project and for any new construction and major renovations

•How qualifying policy will be shared with tenants Project teams may submit receipt of qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official Indoor Air Quality policy

•Official statement detailing policy applies to all spaces within the project and for any new construction and major renovations

•Relevant lease or tenant manual that includes an IAQ Policy Project teams may submit receipt of qualifying equivalent standard

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6.4 - Indoor Air Quality Testing Rationale: Regular Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing can identify areas for improvement in indoor air quality and provide benchmarks to ensure air quality remains high over time, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Conduct regular Indoor Air Quality testing Points Allocated: 1.96 0.98 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must conduct Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing or monitoring as follows:

•Test indoor air after any construction and major renovations prior to occupancy within all required areas under the control of building owner/manager

•Test or monitor Indoor Air Quality post occupancy in all regularly occupied areas within project by following one of the below:

•Conduct qualifying testing annually showing average levels measured for each zone

•Conduct qualifying monitoring continuously showing monthly averages and peaks lasting for more than 1 hour during work days while HVAC systems are operating at design parameters

•Testing and monitoring must meet the levels of a minimum of 5 of the following: •PM 2.5: less than 25 ug/m3

•TVOC: less than 500 ug/m3 •CO2: less than 1100 ppm or 700 ppm over ambient

•CO: less than 9 ppm

•Formaldehyde: less than 27 ppb

•Relative Humidity: between 30-60%

•Qualifying Indoor Air Quality testing must be conducted:

•Under work hours while HVAC systems are operating at design parameters

•Over period of at last 24 hours

•In breathing area between 4’-0”-8’-0” AFF

•Every 25,000 ft2 or per AHU zone

•Using one of the following testing methods:

•EPA: Compendium Methods IP-10; IP-1; IP-3; IP-6; TO-1 and TO-17; TO-11

•ISO 7708/16000-6; 4224; 1600-3

•ASTM D5197 or NIOSH 2016

•Using monitors that meet all of the following requirements:

•Data output interval of at least once every 5 minutes

•Data loss rate of 10% or less

•Minimum operating range for temperature of 0-40o C

•Minimum operating range for Relative Humidity of 5-8%, non-condensing

•Requires permanent installations

•Is calibrated and confirmed functional without defect prior to shipping

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Strategy Requirements Alternative Compliance MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Where testing and monitoring results do not meet the levels of a minimum of 5 of the require elements, testing and monitoring results must meet the qualifying levels of a minimum of 3 of the required elements

Alternative Certification System Credits MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve one of the following equivalent standards as applicable:

•RESET Air Certification

•ULI 2891

•LEED v4.1 EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Assessment; Option 2

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming that:

•IAQ will be tested prior to occupancy

•IAQ will be tested and monitored as follows:

•Tested annually following the qualifying testing methods

•Monitored continuously following the qualifying testing methods

•Annotated plan(s) showing all required areas that will be tested or monitored Submit receipt of one of the qualifying equivalent standards

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official statement confirming one of the following:

•IAQ is tested annually

•IAQ is monitored continuously

•Annotated plan(s) showing one of the following:

•Required areas that have been tested

•Location of each IAQ monitor

•Most recent IAQ testing or monitoring results conducted showing one of the following:

•For testing, average levels measured in each required zone

•For monitoring, monthly averages and peaks lasting more than 1 hour during work hours while HVAC systems are operating at design parameters

•Required specifications of the monitors used Submit receipt of one of the qualifying equivalent standards

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6.5 - Indoor Air Quality Testing Results Rationale: Sharing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing results can increase transparency, environmental awareness, and encourage the improvement of IAQ, contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Share Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing results with regular occupants

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.96 0.98 Alternative Compliance

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must share annual indoor air quality testing or monitoring results with all regular occupants through one of the following:

•Digital platform (website, digital application, or display screen in common areas)

•Annual communication material (notification emails or newsletters)

Alternative Compliance MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Provide all regular occupants with educational material about the benefit of optimal indoor air that is:

•Updated annually

•Shared through one of the following: •Digital platform (website, digital application, or display screen in common areas)

•Annual communication material (notification emails or newsletters)

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming one of the following:

•Results of the Indoor Air Quality testing/monitoring that will be shared with regular occupants For Alternative Compliance •Educational materials that will be shared with regular occupants and updated annually

Built Certification When sharing the IAQ testing/monitoring results, project teams must submit:

•Most recent IAQ test results or data monitored

•Copy of material used to share results with regular occupants

•Official statement confirming results will be updated annually For Alternative ComplianceWhen providing educational material, project teams must submit:

•Copy of educational material

•Official statement confirming material will be updated annually

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6.6 - Green Purchasing Policy Rationale: A Green Purchasing Policy can ensure that materials brought into the building will conform to standards that preserve high Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Establish and implement a Green Purchasing Policy Points Allocated: 0.56

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a qualifying Green Purchasing Policy that is:

•Applied within project

•Included in either relevant leases or tenant manual Green Purchasing Policy Requirements A qualifying Green Purchasing Policy must include a purchasing framework and implementation plan for the selection of products and services with beneficial health and environmental impacts, that meets one of the following:

•Follows ISO 20400:2017 Sustainable Procurement Guidance

•Requires products and services comply with a minimum of one of the following:

•Certified by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN)

•EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Program

•Listed under the CPG Product Supplier Directory

•EPA’s Safer Choice Label

•Ecologo Certified

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official or draft Green Purchasing Policy

•Official statement detailing how qualifying policy will be shared with tenants

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official Green Purchasing Policy

•Relevant lease or tenant manual that includes Green Purchasing Policy

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6.7 - Chemical Storage Ventilation Rationale: Chemical storage ventilation reduces the risk of occupant exposure to dangerous pollutants, improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and contributing to enhanced respiratory and mental health Overview: Provide separation ventilation in all areas with chemical use or storage

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.68

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must improve Indoor Air Quality by implementing the following as applicable within project:

•Provide separate source ventilation for all areas that include the use or storage of chemical products that do not meet the below qualifying standards. Areas that require separate ventilation include, but are not limited to the following: •Storage rooms •Copy/print rooms

•Output exceeds 40,000 pages or 20,000 pages double sided per month •Art rooms •Laboratories •Workshops •Janitor’s closets

•Comply with one of the qualifying standards for all chemical products that are used or stored in areas that are not ventilated separately.

•Qualifying standards include: •Green Seal

•California Code of Regulations •Ecologo

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing one of the following:

•Planned ventilation for all areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•Project will not include areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•Official statement confirming the following as applicable:

•Separate source ventilation will be provided for all required areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•All chemical products that are not stored separately will meet a qualifying standard

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing one of the following:

•Planned ventilation for all areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•Project will not include areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•Official statement confirming the following as applicable:

•Separate source ventilation will be provided for all required areas where chemical products will be used or stored

•All chemical products that are not stored separately will meet a qualifying standard

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6.8 - Integrated Pest Management Rationale: An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan reduces occupant exposure to dangerous toxins and allergens, supporting healthy indoor air quality and contributing to enhanced physical and mental health Overview: Establish and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 2.52

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a qualifying Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) Requirements: A qualifying Integrated Pest Management Plan (PM) meets all of the following:

•Applied to entire building

•Outlines detailed plan for all of the following: •Pest inspections

•Pest population monitoring

•Settling action thresholds

•Implementing all of the following non-chemical prevention and control methods:

•Environmental methods (improving sanitation, removing clutter, implementing

cleaning protocols, upkeeping of landscaping, keeping reuse in tight containers, locating waste

containers away from building)

•Mechanical methods (trapping devices, light traps, snap traps or glue boards,

modifying pest habitats)

•Structural methods (adding physical barriers, fixing leaking pipes, sealing

cracks, using air curtains

•Details plan to use pesticides judiciously

•Details four-tiered implementation approach:

•Identify pests and monitor progress

•Set action thresholds •Prevent •Control

•Is included in either relevant leases or a tenant manual

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve the following equivalent standard:

•LEED v4.1EQ Credit: Integrated Pest Management

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official or draft IPM plan

•Official statement detailing how the qualifying policy will be shared with tenants Achieved credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official or draft IPM plan

•Relevant lease or tenant manual that includes IPM plan Achieved credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

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07 Workspaces Section 7.56 Total Points Available

7.1 - Natural Daylight 7.2 - Views of Nature 7.3 - Operable Shading 7.4 - Active Workstations 7.5 - Thermal Comfort

7.1 - Natural Daylight Rationale: Access to natural daylight can reduce stress, contributing to improved mental health among occupants Overview: Provide regular occupants access to natural daylight Points Allocated: 2.24

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include access to natural daylight for a minimum of 51% of all of the following regularly occupied spaces within the project MTWB Projects must include access to natural daylight for: •Minimum of 51% of all regularly occupied spaces on all owner controlled floors •Minimum of 51% of all regularly occupied spaces at a minimum of 51% of tenant floors Daylight Calculation Requirements

•Regularly occupied spaces include the following:

•Workspaces: workstations, flexible space, offices, circulation between workstations

•Not included: hallways, corridors, or elevator banks

•Common areas: spaces where regular occupants gather to eat, take breaks, or meet

•Meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, reception areas

•To calculate the total percentage of regularly occupied areas with access to daylight, refer to the calculations tab in the Fitwel Worksheet

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve the following equivalent standard:

•LEED v4.1EQ Credit; Daylight, Option 2 or 3

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all the regularly occupied spaces

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of daylit area within project MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all the regularly occupied spaces

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of daylit area in owner-controlled areas

•Official statement confirming that a minimum of 51% of tenant spaces will provide access to daylight in at least 51% of the regularly occupied areas Achieve credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all the regularly occupied spaces

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of daylit area within project

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing floor layout for each relevant floor MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all the regularly occupied spaces

•Calculation detailing the following:

•Percentage of daylit area in owner-controlled areas

•Percentage of daylit area in qualifying tenant spaces

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing:

•Floor layout for each floor within owner controlled areas

•Building facades on all exposed sides

•Calculation detailing that a minimum of 51% of tenant spaces provide access to daylight in at least 51% of the regularly occupied areas Achieve credit from the qualifying equivalent standard

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7.2 - Views of Nature Rationale: Views of greenery, trees, water, or other natural elements from workspaces allow occupants to connect with nature, contributing to reduced stress and enhanced mental health Overview: Provide regular occupants access to views of nature

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 2.80 1.40 Alternative Compliance

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include access to views of nature for a minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations within the project MTWB Projects must include access to views of nature for:

•Minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations on all owner controlled floors

•Minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations on minimum of 51% of tenant floors Views of Nature Calculation Requirements Regularly occupied workstations include office desks, shared stations, hot desks, reception areas, or other stations where regular occupants conduct their work. Views of nature include elements such as vegetation, greenery, trees, water bodies, or other such elements To calculate the number of workstations with access to views of nature, refer to the calculation tab in the Fitwel Worksheet.

Alternative Certification System Credits Accepted MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve the following equivalent standard:

•LEED v4.1EQ Credit; Quality Views

Alternative Compliance MTBB + MTWB + ST + CI Projects may include access to views of indoor natural elements within workspace for minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations within project MTWB Projects must include access to views of indoor natural elements for:

•Minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations on all owner controlled floors

•Minimum of 51% of regularly occupied workstations on minimum of 51% of tenant floors Views of indoor natural elements include green walls, indoor plants, water features, or other biophilic design features

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification MTBB + ST + CI For views of nature, project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all regularly occupied workstations within project

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of views of nature MTWB For views of nature, project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all regularly occupied workstations on all owner controlled floors

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of views of nature in owner-controlled areas

•Official statement confirming that a minimum of 51% of tenant spaces will provide access to views of nature in at least 51% of regularly occupied workstations Alternative ComplianceFor views of indoor natural elements, project teams must submit all of the following

•Annotated plan(s) showing

•All regularly occupied workstations within project

•Location of indoor natural elements and qualifying windows with views

•Distance between indoor natural elements and workstations

•Calculation detailing planned percentage of views of indoor natural elements Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification MTBB + ST + CI For views of nature, project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all regularly occupied workstations within project

•Calculation detailing percentage of views of nature

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the qualifying views of nature from each exposed building facade MTWB For views of nature, project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing all regularly occupied workstations on all owner controlled floors

•Calculation detailing percentage of views of nature in owner-controlled areas

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the qualifying views of nature from each exposed building facade Alternative ComplianceFor views of indoor natural elements, project teams must submit all of the following

•Annotated plan(s) showing

•All regularly occupied workstations within project

•Location of indoor natural elements and qualifying windows with views

•Distance between indoor natural elements and workstations

•Calculation detailing percentage of views of indoor natural elements

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing:

•Qualifying views of nature from each exposed building facade

•Qualifying indoor natural elements Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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7.3 - Operable Shading Rationale: Operable shading increases the ability for occupants to control their own workspace, contributing to increased comfort and enhanced mental health Overview: Provide regular occupants access to operable shading

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.28

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include operable shading that:

•Can be controlled by all regular occupants

•Is located on all windows of all regularly occupied spaces within project

•Regularly occupied spaces include the following:

•Workspaces: workstations, flexible workspace, individual offices, circulation between workstations

•Not included: hallways, corridors, or elevator banks

•Common areas: spaces where regular occupants gather to work, eat, take

breaks, or meet

•Meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, reception areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming that:

•Operable shading devices will be provided in all windows of all regularly occupied spaces within project

•All regular occupants will be able to control the shading

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7.4 - Active Workstations Rationale: Active workstations can decrease sedentary time, contributing to increased physical activity and enhanced mental health Overview: Provide regular occupants access to active workstations Points Allocated: 1.68 0.84 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include all of the following:

•Minimum of one active workstation for every 2 regularly occupied workstations, free of charge

•Access to personal active workstation upon request, free of charge MTWB: For owner-controlled areas, projects must include all of the following:

•Minimum of one active workstation for every 2 regularly occupied workstations within ownercontrolled areas, free of charge

•Access to personal active workstation upon request, free of charge For tenant spaces:

•Provide a minimum of one active workstation for each tenant space within project Regularly occupied workstations include office desks, shared stations, hot desks, reception areas, or other stations where regular occupants conduct their work.

Alternative Compliance MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include all of the following:

•Minimum of one active workstation accessible to all regular occupants, free of charge

•Access to a personal active workstation upon request, free of charge

•Educational materials specifying health benefits of active workstations MTWB Projects must provide regular occupants with access to:

•Minimum of one active workstation within project

•Educational materials specifying health benefits of active workstations

•Personal active workstation upon request, free of charge for owner-controlled areas

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit the following:

•Calculation detailing:

•Anticipated number of regularly occupied workstations

•Number of active workstations that will be provided

•Official statement confirming that regular occupants will have access to active workstations:

•Free of charge •Upon request MTWB Project teams must submit the following:

•For owner-controlled areas, submit: •Calculation detailing:

•Anticipated number of regularly occupied workstations for occupants in owner controlled areas

•Number of active workstations that will be provided

•Official statement confirming that occupants of owner-controlled areas will have access to active workstations:

•Free of charge •Upon request

•For tenant spaces, submit a calculation detailing:

•Total number of tenants

•Number of active workstations that will be provided in tenant spaces

Built Certification

MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit the following:

•Calculation detailing:

•Number of regularly occupied workstations

•Number of active workstations provided

•Official statement confirming that regular occupants have access to active workstations:

•Free of charge •Upon request

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing active workstations MTWB Project teams must submit the following:

•For owner-controlled areas, submit: •Calculation detailing:

•Total number of regularly occupied workstations for occupants in owner controlled areas

•Relevant number of active workstations provided

•Official statement confirming that occupants of owner-controlled areas have access to active workstations:

•Free of charge •Upon request

•For tenant spaces, submit a calculation detailing:

•Total number of tenants

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7.5 - Thermal Comfort Rationale: Access to thermal control devices improves overall indoor comfort, which fosters positive mental health outcomes Overview: Provide regular occupants access to thermal control devices Points Allocated: 0.56

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include thermal control devices or systems that:

•Are free of charge to all regular occupants

•Are provided on each floor within the project

•Allow for individual or group control of the temperature of their space MTWB For owner-controlled areas, include thermal control devices or systems that:

•Are free of charge to all regular occupants

•Are provided on all owner-controlled floors

•Allow for individual or group control of the temperature of their space For tenant spaces, include thermostats that allow for personal or group control of room temperature of all tenant spaces Qualifying thermal control devices or systems include:

•Thermostat controls

•HVAC grilles that allow for vent control

•Building Management system that allows for temperature control requests

•Stand-alone fans

Alternative Compliance MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve one of the following:

•LEED vr4.1 BD+C EQ Credit: Thermal Comfort

•BREEAM HEA 03- Thermal Control

•BREAAM HEA-04- Thermal Control

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08 Shared Spaces Section 20.15 Total Points Available

8.1 - Bathroom Cleaning Protocol 8.2 - Hand-Washing Signage 8.3 - Common Break Areas 8.4 - Break Areas Cleaning Protocol 8.5 - Quiet Room 8.6 - Lactation Rooms and Stations 8.7 - Multi-Purpose Room 8.8 - Exercise Room 8.9 - Fitness Facility 8.10 - Crop Share Drop-Off 8.11 - Health Programming 8.12 - Occupant Satisfaction Survey 8.13 - Stakeholder Collaboration Process

8.1 - Bathroom Cleaning Protocol Rationale: Regularly cleaning bathrooms reduces transmission of bacterial infections, contributing to diminished rates of disease, enhanced mental health, and reduced absenteeism

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Establish and implement a regular cleaning protocol for bathrooms

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 1.40

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a cleaning protocol that:

•Applies to all bathroom areas within the project

•Details the weekly cleaning of the following: •Counters

•Bathroom fixtures (sinks, toilets, urinals) •Surfaces

•Details the weekly upkeep of the following: •Soap •Toilet paper

•Paper towels, where applicable

•Is included in either the relevant leases or tenant manual

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming that a qualifying cleaning protocol will be implemented

•Cleaning protocol will be shared with tenants

Built Certification Project teams must submit the official qualifying cleaning protocol

•Relevant lease or tenant manual including the cleaning protocol

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8.2 - Hand-Washing Signage Rationale: Hand-washing prevents the transmission of diarrheal and respiratory infections, contributing to diminished rates of disease and reduced absenteeism

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Provide permanent educational signs promoting hand-washing in bathrooms

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 0.28

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include hand-washing signage that:

•Is permanent

•Is placed in all bathrooms within project

•Includes educational language around health benefits of hand-washing MTWB Projects must include hand-washing signage that:

•Is permanent

•Is placed in all owner-controlled bathrooms within project

•Includes educational language around health benefits of hand-washing For tenant spaces, provide all of the following:

•Educational material specifying the health benefits promoting hand-washing in bathrooms

•Digital copy of educational signs provided in owner-controlled areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming educational hand-washing signage will be located in all bathrooms within project

•Copy of proposed design of educational signage to be used

•Materials to be shared with tenants

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming educational hand-washing signage is located in all bathrooms within project

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing all of the following:

•Educational hand-washing signage

•Placement of signage

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8.3 - Common Break Areas Rationale: An on-site common break area encourages occupants to step away from their desks during the workday, contributing to enhanced occupant mental health and improved dietary habits Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a common break area

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.40

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include common break area(s) within the project that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Includes all of the following features •Refrigerator •Sink •Microwave •Seating •Includes seating and tables for all regular occupants

•Can accommodate all regular occupants MTWB Projects must include common break area(s) within the project that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Includes all of the following features •Refrigerator •Sink •Microwave •Seating

•Includes seating and tables for all regular occupants

•Provided in a minimum of 51% of tenant spaces within the project

•Is provided in building management/staff space(s) within the project

•Can accommodate all regular occupants

Alternative Certification System Credit MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Projects may achieve one of the following:

•BREEAM HEA-07 Indoor and/or Outdoor Space

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Common break area(s) will be provided for regular occupants

•Capacity of common break area(s)

•Annotated plan(s) showing the proposed location of the common break area(s) MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Common break area(s) will be located in minimum of 51% of tenant spaces

•Common break area(s) will be located in an owner-controlled area for regular occupants

•Common seating area(s) will be provided for all occupants

•All common break area(s) and common seating area(s) will be free of charge

•Capacity of common seating area(s)

•Annotated plan(s) showing the location of all common break and seating area(s) within project Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

Built Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Common break area(s) is provided for regular occupants

•Capacity of common break area(s)

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of the common break area(s)

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing each of the required features MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Common break area(s) is located in minimum of 51% of tenant spaces

•Common break area(s) is located in an owner-controlled area for regular occupants

•Common seating area(s) is provided for all occupants

•All common break area(s) and common seating area(s) are be free of charge

•Capacity of common seating area(s)

•Annotated plan(s) showing the location of all common break and seating area(s) within project

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing all of the following:

•Qualifying break and seating area(s) •Required features Achieved credit from qualifying equivalent standard

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8.4 - Break Areas Cleaning Protocol Rationale: Regular cleaning of break areas decreases exposure to pathogens, contributing to decreased absenteeism and enhanced mental health

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Establish and implement a regular cleaning protocol for all break areas

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 0.56

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a cleaning protocol that:

•Applies to all break areas within project

•Details the weekly cleaning of the following: •Counters •Tables •Sinks •Surfaces

•Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, coffee machines)

•Details the weeekly upkeep of the following: •Hand soap •Dish soap •Sponges

•Is included in either the relevant leases or tenant manual

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming that a qualifying cleaning protocol will be implemented

•Qualifying cleaning protocol will be shared with tenants

Built Certification Project teams must submit an official copy of the qualifying cleaning protocol

•Relevant lease or tenant manual that includes the cleaning protocol

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8.5 - Quiet Room Rationale: A workplace quiet room provides occupants with a space for respite, contributing to reduced stress and enhanced mental health

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a dedicated quiet room

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.56

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements MTBB + ST + CI Projects must include a dedicated quiet room within the project that:

•Is accessible to all regular occupants

•Can be locked or shown as “in use”

•Is shielded from public view

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants MTWB Projects must include a dedicated quiet room within the project that:

•Is provided in a minimum of 51% of tenant spaces within project

•Is provided in owner-controlled areas for regular occupants within project

•Can be locked or shown as “in use”

•Is shielded from public view

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit design plans showing the location of the dedicated quiet room within project MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Quiet room(s) will be located in minimum of 51% of tenant spaces for regular occupants

•Quiet rooms (s) will be located in owner-controlled area(s) for regular occupants

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of all quiet room(s) within project

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Compliance Documentation Built Certification MTBB + ST + CI Project teams must submit a minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing all of the following:

•Qualifying quiet room(s)

•How quiet room can be locked and/or shown to be in use

•Quiet room is shielded from public view MTWB Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Quiet room(s) located in minimum of 51% of tenant spaces

•Quiet room(s) located in owner-controlled area(s) for building management/staff

•All quiet room(s) are free of charge

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of all quiet room(s) within project

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing all of the following:

•Qualifying quiet room(s)

•How quiet room can be locked and/or shown to be in use

•Quiet room is shielded from public view

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8.6 - Lactation Rooms and Stations Rationale: A dedicated lactation room can help increase rates of breastfeeding, contributing to improved health outcomes for mothers and their children Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a sufficient number of dedicated lactation rooms Points Allocated: 4.75 2.38 Alternative Compliance

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a dedicated lactation room or station within the project that:

•Is accessible to all regular occupants

•Is provided at the following rates, with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 4:

•1 lactation room for projects with 1-200 occupants

•2 lactation rooms for projects with 201-400 occupants

•3 lactation rooms for projects with 401-600 occupants

•4 lactation rooms for projects with 601+ occupants

•Includes all of the following within the room or station •Electrical outlet •Seating •Table

•Includes all of the following within or on the same floor as the room/station •Sink •Refrigerator

Alternative Certification System Credit MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Where a minimum of one year of paid maternity leave is offered, projects must include a minimum of one lactation room or station within the project that:

•Is accessible to all regular occupants

•Includes all of the following within the room or station •Electrical outlet •Seating •Table

•Includes all of the following within or on the same floor as the room/station •Sink •Refrigerator

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated design drawings showing:

•Location of all lactation room(s)/station(s) to be provided

•Location of all required amenities

•Distance between lactation room(s)/station(s) and required amenities when not located inside room

•Official statement that confirms the following:

•Anticipated number of regular occupants on site

•Corresponding number of lactation room(s)/station(s) that will be provided Alternative ComplianceIf qualifying maternity leave is offered to all regular occupants, submit a company-wide or jurisdictional policy that guarantees new mothers one year or more of paid maternity leave will be in place

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated design drawings showing:

•Location of all lactation room(s)/station(s) provided

•Location of all required amenities

•Distance between lactation room(s)/station(s) and required amenities when not located inside room

•Official statement that confirms the following:

•Total number of regular occupants on site

•Corresponding number of lactation room(s)/station(s) provided Alternative ComplianceIf qualifying maternity leave is offered to all regular occupants, submit a company-wide or jurisdictional policy that guarantees new mothers one year or more of paid maternity leave is in effect

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8.7 - Multi-Purpose Room Rationale: A multi-purpose room that is used for wellness activities can increase occupant access to health programming, contributing to decreased absenteeism and enhanced mental and physical health Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a multi-purpose room

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.68

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a multi-purpose room that:

•Is free of charge to all regular occupants

•Can be used for wellness activities (physical activity, educational events, health programming)

•Can be scheduled for use by regular occupants

•Is located within project or within 1/2 mile walking distance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of multi-purpose room

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Room will be free of charge to regular occupants

•Room will be able to be scheduled for use by regular occupants

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or minimum of 3 photographs showing location of multi-purpose room

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Room is free of charge to regular occupants

•Room is able to be scheduled for use by regular occupants

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8.8 - Exercise Room Rationale: A dedicated exercise room provided to all occupants, free of charge, can increase access to physical activity opportunities, contributing to decreased absenteeism, enhanced physical and mental health, and improved social equity for vulnerable populations Overview: Provide regular occupants access to a dedicated exercise room

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.96

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a dedicated exercise room that:

•Is free of charge to regular occupants

•Includes fitness equipment (cardio and strength training equipment)

•Provides access to lockers and showers

•Is provided within project or within 1/2 mile walking distance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing the location of all of the following: •Exercise room

•Locker rooms and showers

•Official statement confirming exercise room will be free of charge for regular occupants

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of exercise rooms

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing: •Fitness equipment

•Locker rooms and showers

•Official statement confirming exercise room is free of charge for regular occupants

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8.9 - Fitness Facility Rationale: Subsidized access to a fitness facility can increase occupant access to physical activity opportunities, contributing to decreased absenteeism, enhanced physical and mental health, and improved social equity for vulnerable populations

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide regular occupants subsidized access to a fitness facility Points Allocated: 1.96

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a dedicated fitness facility that:

•Is provided within project or within 1/2 mile walking distance

•Is subsidized for regular occupants

•Includes fitness equipment (cardio and strength training)

•Is staffed with classes and/or personal training

•Provides access to locker rooms and showers

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on site, plan showing location of fitness facility

•If provided off site, map showing walking route between building and fitness facility

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Fitness facility will be subsidized for regular occupants

•Fitness facility will be staffed

•Fitness facility will provide classes and/or personal training

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on site, plan showing location of fitness facility

•If provided off site, map showing walking route between building and fitness facility

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing: •Fitness equipment

•Locker rooms and showers

•Official statement confirming all of the following:

•Subsidized rate for regular occupants

•Staffed hours of fitness facility

•Types of classes and/or personal training offered

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8.10 - Crop Share Drop-Off Rationale: Access to fresh produce increases access to fruits and vegetables, contributing to improved eating habits and good nutrition

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Provide regular occupants subsidized access to crop s hare or other fresh food delivery programs

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 1.68

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must provide access to a crop share or other fresh food delivery program that:

•Includes programs that provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables

•Is publicized to all regular occupants

•Is scheduled to operate:

•During workplace work hours

•Minimum of one day a week during workplace work days

•Minimum of 5 months of the year, or maximum growing season of region

•Drop-off point located within project or 1/2 mile walking route from main building entrance

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement detailing how crop share or fresh food delivery program will:

•Be publicized to all regular occupants

•Meet operational requirements

•Provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables

•Annotated plan(s) or map

•If provided on site, annotated plan(s) showing proposed location of drop-off point

•If provided off site, annotated map showing distance between proposed drop-off point and main building entrance

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement detailing how crop share or fresh food delivery program will:

•Be publicized to all regular occupants

•Provide access to fresh fruits and vegetables

•Copy of crop share or fresh food delivery program’s operational schedule

•Annotated plan(s) or map

•If provided on site, annotated plan(s) showing location of drop-off point

•If provided off site, annotated map showing distance between drop-off point and main building entrance

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8.11 - Health Programming Rationale: Providing on-site health programming can increase access to education and activities designed to improve occupant health Overview: Establish and implement health promotion programming for regular occupants

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.68

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement regular health programming for regular occupants that:

•Is free for all regular occupants

•Is publicized to all regular occupants

•Incorporates a minimum of 2 of the following programming categories:

•Mental and social health program(s) (meditation, yoga, social programs, movie nights, community dinners, lectures)

•Fitness program(s) (exercise classes, walking groups, running clubs, dance classes, cycling groups, aerobics courses)

•Nutrition program(s) (healthy cooking classes/events, healthy food tastings, gardening)

•Healthcare program(s) (flu shot clinics, health fairs, health insurance enrollment event)

•Offers minimum of 2 of the programs a minimum of once a month all year round

•Offers the selected health programs in a minimum of one of the following spaces within site:

•Outdoor space amenity

•Outdoor walking trail

•Outdoor fitness area

•Fruit and vegetable garden •Stairs •Multi-purpose room •Exercise room •Food retail

•Common break areas

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Detailed summary of planned health programming initiative

•Design drawings showing proposed location(s) of selected health programs

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Detailed summary and schedule of health programming initiative

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing location of selected health programs

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8.12 - Occupant Satisfaction Survey Rationale: An annual survey provides information about occupant satisfaction with the design and operations of the site, highlighting areas to prioritize for future health-promoting upgrades. Findings can be used to improve features and programs designed to support physical, mental, and social health

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Conduct an occupant satisfaction survey for regular occupants

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.12

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must distribute an occupant satisfaction survey that:

•Is conducted annually

•Includes a summary detailing findings for a minimum of 4 of the following categories: •Commuter infrastructure •Programming •Building access •Outdoor spaces •Shared spaces •Workplaces •Food access

•Meets the below response rates based on the number of regular occupants:

•For projects with 1-1000 regular occupants; 30% response rate •For projects with 1001-2000 regular occupants; 25% response rate

•For projects with 2001-3500 regular occupants; 20% response rate

•For projects with 3501-5,000 regular occupants; 15% response rate

•For projects with 5,001-1,0000 regular occupants; 10% response rate

•For projects over 10,000 regular occupants, the required response rate decreases by 1% for every additional 1,000 occupants, with a minimum of 5%

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Copy of the satisfaction survey to be fielded upon project occupancy

•Official statement confirming that the survey will be conducted annually

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Official statement confirming that the survey is fielded annually

•Issued occupant satisfaction survey detailing:

•Summary of required categories

•Required response rate

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8.13 - Stakeholder Collaboration Process Rationale: A stakeholder collaboration initiative establishes a framework to engage and prioritize stakeholders’ health concerns, which contributes to enhanced occupant health Overview: Establish and implement a Stakeholder Collaboration Process

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.12

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement a Stakeholder Collaboration Process that:

•Establishes a health-related mission and goal(s) for the project to improve a minimum of 3 of the following categories: •Commuter infrastructure •Programming •Building access •Outdoor spaces •Shared spaces •Workplaces •Food access

•Includes next steps to incorporate findings from occupant surveys, within categories identified in health mission

•Developed through a collaboration between minimum of one external and 2 internal stakeholders

•Establishes sessions with the 3 selected stakeholders a minimum of twice a year

•Publicizes results with relevant stakeholders Internal and external stakeholders include, but are not limited to:

•Building owner

•Building management •Employees •Tenants •Suppliers

•Community organizations

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•Identifies who the stakeholders involved in adopting and/or updating the process are

•Confirms the process will be reviewed and updated at least twice a year

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated design drawings showing:

•Location of all lactation room(s)/station(s) to be provided

•Location of all required amenities

•Distance between lactation room(s)/station(s) and required amenities when not located inside room

•Official statement that confirms the following:

•Anticipated number of regular occupants on site

•Corresponding number of lactation room(s)/station(s) that will be provided Alternative ComplianceIf qualifying maternity leave is offered to all regular occupants, submit a company-wide or jurisdictional policy that guarantees new mothers one year or more of paid maternity leave will be in place

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•Identifies stakeholders involved in adopting and/or updating the process

•Confirms the process will be reviewed and updated at least twice a year

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09 Water Supply Section 6.72 Total Points Available

9.1 - Universally Accessible Water Supply 9.2 - Water Bottle Refilling Station 9.3 - Water Quality

9.1 - Universally Accessible Water Supply Rationale: Universally accessible potable water improves regular hydration and can decrease consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, contributing to improved dietary habits and enhanced social equity among vulnerable populations Overview: Provide a sufficient number of universally accessible water supplies

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 3.08

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include a potable water supply that:

•Meets one of the following standards

•Current ADA requirements in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking

fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks

•ISO 21542: 2011 requirements for Building Construction, Accessibility and Usability of

the Building environment in regards to circulation, heights, and clearances for drinking

fountains, water supplies, and/or sinks

•Is located on all floors occupied by regular occupants within project

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing proposed location of each qualifying water supply

•Design drawings showing qualifying standard that will be used for each unique type of water supply provided

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing proposed location of each qualifying water supply

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing each unique type of qualifying water supplies provided

•Official statement confirming the qualifying standard used for each unique type of water supply provided

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9.2 - Water Bottle Refilling Station Rationale: Water bottle refilling stations increases access to potable water, and can prompt improved hydration and decreased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide bottle refilling stations at water supplies

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 1.40

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include water bottle refilling ability that:

•Is a dispenser or faucet designed to fill water jugs, glasses, bottles, or similar items

•Bathroom sinks do not qualify

•Is located on all floors occupied by regular occupants within project

•Is located at each universally accessible water supply within project, where available Regularly occupied floors include all floors occupied by regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing proposed location of each water bottle refilling station

•Specification of the proposed design of each unique qualifying water bottle refilling faucet or supply provided

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of each water bottle refilling station:

•On every regularly occupied floor

•On all potable water supplies within project

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing each unique qualifying water bottle refilling faucet or supply provided

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9.3 - Water Quality Rationale: Water quality testing can reduce exposure to pathogens and contaminants found in water, reducing rates of disease and preventing adverse health effects Overview: Conduct regular water quality testing

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 2.24

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Project teams must conduct regular water quality testing:

•After any construction and major renovations impacting building’s water system prior to occupancy within all required areas under control of building owner/manager

•Minimum of twice per year

•At minimum of one drinking water supply fixture (tap or fountain)0 that is furthest from the water source on each relevant floor within project

•Complies with one of the following:

•For projects connected to a potable water source,confirm that:

•Water delivered to project is potable

•Testing complies with all of the following maximum containment level limits: •Arsenic: 0.010 mg/L •Copper: 1.3 mg/L

•Coliforms: 5.0% (no more than 5% samples total coliform-positive) •Lead: 0.015 mg/L •Legionella: 0.000 mg/L •Nitrates: 50 mg/L •Vinyl Chloride: 0.002 mg/L

•For projects not connected to a potable water source, confirm that testing shows the maximum containment level limits are met from one of the following standards:

•US EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations

•WHO Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality

•Local official drinking water quality

•Establish a water management program that is at least as rigorous as the Fitwel Water Management Program Standard

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing the planned location of:

•All drinking water supplies

•Drinking water supplies where drinking water quality testing will be conducted

•Location of building’s drinking water source

•Official statement confirming that:

•Water quality testing will be conducted minimum of twice per year

•Water quality testing will be conducted after any construction and major renovations impacting building’s water system prior to occupancy

•Report from water supplier confirming that the water quality testing will be conducted minimum of twice per year

•Consumer Confidence report or annual water quality report

•Submit official or draft qualifying Water Management Program

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of:

•All drinking water supplies

•Drinking water supplies where drinking water quality testing is conducted

•Location of building’s drinking water source

•Official statement confirming that:

•Water quality testing is conducted minimum of twice per year

•Water quality testing is conducted after any construction and major renovations impacting building’s water system prior to occupancy

•Official copy of most recent water quality testing results

•Report from water supplier confirming delivery of potable water

•Consumer Confidence report or annual water quality report

•Submit official or draft qualifying Water Management Program

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10 Prepared Food Areas Section 14.81 Total Points Available

10.1 - Healthy Food and Beverage Policy 10.2 - Choice Architecture 10.3 - Pricing Incentives 10.4 - Water Access

10.1 - Healthy Food and Beverage Policy Rationale: A healthy food and beverage policy can increase access to healthy foods, offering nutritional benefits to occupants and protecting against development of chronic disease Overview: Establish and implement a healthy food and beverage policy as rigorous as the Fitwel Food and Beverage Standard in a prepared food area

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.40

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must establish and implement a food and beverage policy for prepared food areas that:

•Is implemented in one of the following:

•All prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only

•Minimum of one prepared food area that is open to the public

•Is at least as rigorous as the Fitwel Food and Beverage Standard as applicable to a minimum of one of the following:

•Staffed prepared food area that includes on-site dining and services perishable foods that are prepared on site, such as full-service restaurant

•Staffed prepared food area that includes on-site dining and serves perishable foods that are prepared on-site or off-site, as well as non-perishable foods

•Is implemented in prepared food area(s) that is located within project or within 1/2 mile walking route of main building entrance

Alternative Compliance MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI When a prepared food area that serves regular occupants only is not available, projects must implement a catering policy that:

•Applies to all on-site meetings and events within project

•Is at least as rigorous as the Fitwel Meetings and Events Catering Standard

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official statement confirming one of the following:

•Food and beverage policy will be implemented in all cafeterias

•Food and beverage policy will be implemented in minimum of one food retail areas

•Draft of one of the following:

•Qualifying proposed food and beverage policy

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on-site, annotated plan(s) showing location of prepared food area within

•If provided off-site, annotated map showing distance between prepared food area and main building entrance For Alternative Compliance- Prepared food areas that will serve regular occupants only will not be available within project, and catering policy will be implemented

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official statement confirming one of the following:

•Food and beverage policy is implemented in all cafeterias

•Food and beverage policy is implemented in minimum of one food retail areas

•Official food and beverage policy

•Annotated plan(s) or map:

•If provided on-site, annotated plan(s) showing location of prepared food area within

•If provided off-site, annotated map showing distance between prepared food area and main building entrance For Alternative Compliance- Prepared food areas that will serve regular occupants only is not available within project, and catering policy is implemented

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10.2 - Choice Architecture Rationale: Choice architecture practices related to healthy food selection encourages healthier choices, contributing to improved eating habits and nutritional benefits Overview: Implement choice architecture practices in a prepared food area

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 3.91 1.96 Alternative Compliance

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement choice architecture practices:

•In one of the following:

•All prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only

•In minimum of one prepared food area that is open to the public

•Include a minimum of 2 of the following:

•Employ point-of-choice nutrition labeling

•Feature package design(s) that highlights healthy food and beverage options

•Control food and beverage portion sizing

•Increase healthier food and beverage options

•Prioritize healthy food and beverage options through displays

•Prioritize healthy food and beverage options through layouts

•Feature healthy food and beverage options as the default

•In a prepared food area(s) that is located within project or within 1/2 mile walking route of main building entrance

Alternative Compliance MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI When a prepared food area that serves regular occupants only is not available, projects must place educational signage that meets all of the following

•Promotes healthy eating

•Is located in all common break areas within the project

•Is permanent

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Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Official statement describing the 2 choice architecture practices that will be implemented at all food service areas

•Annotated plan(s) or map: •If provided on-site, annotated plan(s) showing location of prepared food area within

•If provided off-site, annotated map showing distance between prepared food area and main building entrance For Alternative Compliance•Educational signage that will be posted

Built Certification Project teams must submit one of the following:

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing:

•Implemented choice architecture practices

•Official statement confirming one of the following:

•That the choice architecture practices are implemented in all prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only

•That the choice architecture practices are implemented in a minimum of one prepared food area that is open to the public For Alternative Compliance•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing educational sigange posted in common break roms

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10.3 - Pricing Incentives Rationale: Pricing incentives can increase consumption of healthy foods and beverages, and decrease consumption of less healthy options, contributing to decreased rates of chronic disease, and increased social equity for vulnerable populations Overview: Implement pricing incentive practices in a prepared food area Points Allocated: 3.63 3.63 Not Applicable

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must implement pricing incentives that encourage the purchase of healthier food options:

•In one of the following:

•All prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only

•Minimum of one prepared food area that is open to the public

•Include minimum of one of the following:

•Offer healthy food and beverage options at a lower price than other options

•Highlight healthy food options by providing free samples

•Provide discounts on healthy meals and menu items

•Offer rotating pricing specials on healthy food items

•Offer free fruits in common areas

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only are not provided within the project

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement describing:

•Pricing scheme that will be implemented For Not Applicable•Prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only are not provided within project

Built Certification Project teams must submit an official statement describing:

•Pricing scheme

•Official statement confirming that the qualifying pricing scheme is implemented For Not Applicable•Prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only are not provided within project

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10.4 - Water Access Rationale: Readily accessible drinking water in cafeterias and prepared food retail areas can increase access to potable water, and can prompt improved hydration and decreased consumption of sugarsweetened beverages Overview: Provide access to free water supplies in a prepared food area Points Allocated: 3.08 3.08 Not Applicable

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must provide access to free potable water supply in all of the following:

•Prepared food areas that serve regular occupants only

•Prepared food areas that are open to the public

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Prepared food areas are not provided within the project

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming one of the following:

•Access to free potable water will be provided in all prepared food areas For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that prepared food areas are not provided within the project

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the water access in prepared food areas

•Official statement confirming that all regular occupants have access to free water in all prepared food areas For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that prepared food areas are not provided within the project

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11 Vending Machines and Snack Bars Section 6.72 Total Points Available

11.1 - Healthy Vending Machines/ Snack Bars 11.2 - Vending/ Snack Bar Choice Architecture 11.3 - Pricing Incentives 11.4 - Water Access

11.1 - Healthy Vending Machines/ Snack Bars Rationale: A healthy food and beverage policy can increase access to healthy foods, offering nutritional benefits to occupants and protecting against the development of chronic disease Overview: Establish and implement a healthy food and beverage policy as rigorous as the Fitwel Food and Beverage Standard for vending machines and snack bars

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.68 1.68 Not Applicable

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must establish and implement a food and beverage policy that is:

•Implemented at all vending machines and snack bars that are accessible to regular occupants within the project

•At least as rigorous as the Fitwel Food and Beverage Standard, as applicable to a minimum of one of the following:

•Unstaffed food area serving only non-perishable packaged items

•Vending machines, micro markets, honor bars

•Unstaffed food area serving perishable packaged foods, which may also include nonperishable packaged snacks and beverages

•Farmers fridge, combination vending machine, snack bar

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Vending machines and snack bars are not accessible to regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official or draft food and beverage policy confirming that the food and beverage policy is implemented at all vending machines an snack bars accessible to regular occupants For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that all regular occupants will not have access to vending machines or snack bars within the project

Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Official food and beverage policy confirming that the food and beverage policy is implemented at all vending machines an snack bars accessible to regular occupants For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that all regular occupants do not have access to vending machines or snack bars within the project

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11.2 - Vending/Snack Bar Choice Architecture Rationale: Choice architecture practices related to healthy food selection encourages healthier choices, contributing to improved eating habits and nutritional benefits

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Implement choice architecture practices for vending machines and snack bars Points Allocated: 1.68 1.68 Not Applicable

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include choice architecture practices:

•At all vending machines and snack bars accessible to regular occupants within the project

•Including minimum of one of the following:

•Employ point-of-choice nutrition labeling

•Feature package design(s) that highlights healthy food and beverage options

•Control food and beverage portion sizing

•Increase healthier food and beverage options

•Prioritize healthy food and beverage options through displays

•Prioritize healthy food and beverage options through layouts

•Feature healthy food and beverage options as the default

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Vending machines and snack bars are not accessible to regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•Choice architecture practices will be implemented at all vending machines and snack bars For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that all regular occupants will not have access to vending machines or snack bars within the project

Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing each unique choice architecture practice implemented

•Official statement confirming that at least one of the qualifying choice architecture practices is implemented at all vending machines and snack bars

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11.3 - Pricing Incentives Rationale: Pricing incentives can increase consumption of healthy foods and beverages, and decrease consumption of less healthy options, contributing to decreased rates of chronic disease, and increased social equity for vulnerable populations Overview: Implement pricing incentive practices for vending machines and snack bars

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.96 1.96 Not Applicable

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include pricing incentives:

•At all vending machines and snack bars accessible to regular occupants within building site

•That are available to all regular occupants

•Include minimum of one of the following:

•Offer healthy food and beverage options at a lower price than other options

•Highlight healthy food options by providing free samples

•Provide discounts on healthy meals and menu items

•Offer rotating pricing specials on healthy food items

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Vending machines and snack bars are not accessible to regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement describing:

•Qualifying pricing scheme that will be implemented at all vending machines and snack bars For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that all regular occupants will not have access to vending machines or snack bars within the project

Built Certification Project teams must submit an official statement describing:

•Pricing scheme

•Official statement confirming that the qualifying pricing scheme is implemented at all vending machines and snack bars For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming that all regular occupants will not have access to vending machines or snack bars within the project

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11.4 - Water Access Rationale: Readily accessible drinking water near vending machines and snack bars can increase access to potable water, and can prompt improved hydration and decreased consumption of sugarsweetened beverages

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide access to free water supplies near vending machines and snack bars

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations Instills Feelings of Well Being

Points Allocated: 1.40 1.40 Not Applicable

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must provide access to free potable water supply that is:

•Located at all vending machines and snack bars accessible to regular occupants within building

•Available to all regular occupants

•Visible from or located within 20’-0” of vending machines and snack bar area

Not Applicable MTBB +MTWB + ST + CI Vending machines and snack bars are not accessible to regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing the distance between each water supply, vending machine, and snack bar area

•Official statement confirming that a free water supply will be provided at all vending machines and snack bars For Not ApplicableOfficial statement confirming all regular occupants will not have access to vending machines/ snack bars

Built Certification Project teams must submit the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing the distance between each water supply, vending machine, and snack bar area

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing each unique free water supply in vending machine and snack bar areas

•Official statement confirming that a free water supply is provided at all vending machines and snack bars For Not ApplicableSubmit an official statement confirming that all regular occupants do not have access to vending machines or snack bars

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12 Emergency Procedure Section 7.83 Total Points Available

12.1 - Emergency Preparedness Plan 12.2 - Automated External Defibrillator 12.3 - Certified First Responders 12.4 - Emergency Address Notification

12.1 - Emergency Preparedness Plan Rationale: A comprehensive emergency response plan can better prepared occupants to respond to emergency situations, helping to limit casualties and diminish negative impacts of a disaster

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Establish and implement a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plan

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 1.12

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must establish and implement an Emergency Preparedness Plan for the project that:

•Identifies a minimum of one potential emergency scenario within the geographic region

•Outlines protective actions for the identified emergency scenarios (evacuation, sheltering, shelter-in-place, lockdown, backup generators)

•Identifies emergency resources that will be kept on site for the identified emergency scenarios

•Outlines a framework for communication with regular occupants

•Outlines recurring, preparatory trainings, drills, or emergency exercises

•Establishes emergency response team(s)

•Identifies a gathering space that can accommodate all regular occupants in event of emergency

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit the official or draft qualifying Emergency Response Plan

Built Certification Project teams must submit the official qualifying Emergency Response Plan

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12.2 - Automated External Defibrillator Rationale: A readily accessible and tested AED can improve response time for negative cardiac events, contributing to improved survivability

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety

Overview: Install a sufficient number of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism

Points Allocated: 2.24

Instills Feelings of Well Being

Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must install an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that is:

•Accessible to regular building occupants

•Located on each occupied floor of the workplace

•Tested regularly as recommended by the manufacturer

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of AED(s) that will be provided

•Official statement that confirms the AED(s) will be tested regularly as recommended by the manufacturer

Built Certification Project teams must submit all of the following:

•Annotated plan(s) showing location of each AED(s)

•Minimum of 3 annotated photographs showing the AED(s)

•Official statement that confirms the AED(s) are tested regularly as recommended by the manufacturer

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12.3 - Certified First Responders Rationale: A current schedule for on-site certified first responders can decrease response time during emergencies, contributing to diminished casualties and decreased employee absenteeism

Health Impact Categories:

Overview: Provide a sufficient number of Certified First Responders (CFR)

Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 0.84

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must ensure that Certified First Responders (CFR) are:

•Full time staff within project

•Provided at rate of one CFR for every 100 regular occupants

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•CFRs will be full time staff

•One CFR will be provided per 100 regular occupants

Built Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming:

•CFRs are full time staff

•Includes calculation demonstrating that one CFR is available per 100 regular occupants

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12.4 - Emergency Address Notification Rationale: An emergency address notification system decreases the time it takes occupants to respond to emergencies, contributing to enhanced safety and reduce absenteeism Overview: Provide an automated emergency address notification system

Health Impact Categories: Increases Physical Activity Promotes Occupant Safety Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations

Points Allocated: 3.63

Instills Feelings of Well Being Impacts Community Health Enhances Access to Healthy Foods

Strategy Requirements Projects must include an emergency address notification system that:

•Is capable of disseminating or broadcasting messages to all regular occupants

•Can be used during common building emergencies

Compliance Documentation Design Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming all of the following:

•Type of emergency address notification system that will be instituted

•How it can be used during common emergencies on site

Built Certification Project teams must submit an official statement confirming all of the following:

•Type of emergency address notification system instituted

•How it could be used during common emergencies on site

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Glossary

Terms to Know: Abatement Physical procedures undertaken to control exposure to asbestos and lead containing materials, including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, cleanup, and repair Access Free and unfettered entry and use is available to all regular occupants Active Design Utilization of Active Design strategies that are shown to increase stair use, such as posting Strategies motivational signs, installing a music system or creative lighting, moderating stairwell temperature, featuring engaging artwork and bright colors, and locating a window or skylight in the stairwell for increased daylight Active Workstations Furniture designed to promote physical activity, including convertible sit-stand desks, workstations with treadmills or bicycles attached, under-desk elliptical machines, portable desk pedals, and stepper machines Anbient Air Atmospheric air, exterior to buildings Area Median Income The median income of a household in a given region ; Often AMI is based on metropolitan (MSA or equivalent) geographies, but can include district, county, and other regional definitions Areas with Chemical Use or Storage Rooms or spaces that must have separate ventilation systems to prevent the circulation of chemical pollutants in indoor air, including garages, janitors’ closets, laundry areas, science laboratories, art rooms, workshops, salons, and high volume copy rooms AED Automated External Defibrillator (AED) — An easy-to-use medical device used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, by delivering an electrical shock to help the heart revive an appropriate rhythm Bicycle Lane A dedicated and protected road or path that is separated from motor vehicles and pedestrians, and reserved for bicyclists use Bicycle Parking Bicycle storage or racks that regular occupants can access 24 hours a day and use to park and lock bicycles Bicycle Parking, Long- Bicycle storage or racks that are easily accessible to regular occupants and sheltered from the Term weather Bike Share Program A service that provides bicycles for shared use on a short-term basis Bike Share Station A docking area where individuals can pick up and drop off bikes borrowed through a community, neighborhood, or city bike share program Bottle Refilling Station A water supply station created with a unique faucet or dispenser designed specifically for filling water jugs, glasses, or other similar items Break Area A room or space that comfortably accommodates regular occupants and is furnished appropriately to accommodate lunchtime activity with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink Brownfields Land or property on which development, redevelopment, or reuse may be affected by the presence of contamination by former uses, including industrial, mechanical, or chemical uses Building Entrance Any doorway, set of doors, turnstiles, or any other entry point that is commonly used to gain access to the building by its visitors and regular occupants Campus Projects on a common site that are owned by or under the control of a single entity CFR Certified First Responder (CFR) — Any individual who completed a training course and received certification in providing support in medical emergencies Sample support may include first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Individuals may become a certified first responder by completing the First Aid or CPR courses offered by the Red Cross, American Heart Association, or international equivalent

Choice Architecture A design approach that is used to influence consumer choice by promoting healthy food options; Sample strategies include providing on-site nutritional information, offering healthy food options in central areas of the workplace, locating healthy products at checkout, or featuring healthy defaults, such as a side salad as opposed to chips Civic Commons Physical spaces where the public can congregate, including parks, public plazas, and other publicly accessible areas Civic Resource Functions and resources exclusively intended for the public, including government services, community-led services, and buildings and open spaces dedicated for exclusive community use Cleaning Protocol A document that outlines cleaning standards and procedures to ensure relevant spaces are properly disinfected Common Space Area located within the building or development that are open to all regular occupants for general use Community Nodes of activity where regular occupants congregate, including public and private areas dedicated Destinations to commerce, socializing, civic uses, recreation, and daily living Community Regular and routine practices to elicit direct input from community stakeholders Engagement Community Garden A piece of land or plot(s) gardened and maintained collectively by a group of people Construction Safety A program that outlines practices, procedures, rules and regulations to ensure the safety of Program occupants and pedestrians during construction Crop Share A program where individuals can sign up to receive a portion of a local farm’s harvest in exchange for a monetary investment or a certain number of work hours spent supporting the farm Also known as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Emergency Address A method of facilitating the one-way dissemination or broadcasting of messages to a group of Notification System people, alerting them to a pending or existing emergency Samples of emergency notification methods include building- or site-wide notification systems, text notifications, and organization intranet notifications Emergency Equipment Items that prepare regular occupants for a range of emergency situations Sample items include and Supplies first aid kits, flashlights, food, and water Emergency A written document that helps to define and guide individual actions to be taken in an emergency Preparedness Plan situation Enhanced Transit Stop A transit stop that incorporates design elements providing riders with enhanced comfort and safety, including seating, lighting, and real-time transit information Entryway System Any combination of grills, grates, slotted systems and/or mats located at entrances to reduce the amount of dirt, dust, pollen and other particles entering the building Exercise Room A dedicated space used for physical activity that is free of charge to all regular occupants Fair Market Value An unsubsidized fee consistent with average prices in the immediate vicinity Farmers Market A market at which farmers and/ or produce vendors sell fruits, vegetables and sometimes meat, cheese, and bakery products directly to consumers Fitness Facility A dedicated gym space that is staffed, offers classes, and includes cardio and strength training equipment, lockers, and showers

Fitwel Food Services A healthy food and beverage framework, based on the Food Service Guidelines for Federal Standard Facilities, which provides guidelines for food, nutrition, facility efficiency, environmental support, and food safety in food service concession and vending operations, including cafeterias, cafés, snack bars, grills, concession stands, sundry shops, micro markets, and vending machines Flexible Furniture Furniture that is not fixed in a set location or arrangement, but can be adjusted in placement and quantity by users; Examples may include cafe seating and tables, seating blocks, moveable benches, arrangeable picnic tables, and rolling loungers; Furniture that is locked by cord or chain but still moveable qualifies provided users can adequately rearrange as needed Food Cooperative A food distribution outlet, often a retailing outfit, organized financially as a cooperative, rather than a private or public company Fresh Food Delivery A service that allows for groceries to be ordered and sent to private homes or businesses Fruit and Vegetable An on-site plot where fruits and vegetables are cultivated Garden Full-Service Grocery A storefront that sells dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, and uncooked meats, poultry, and Store seafood Green Purchasing A purchasing framework that provides guidance in the selection of products or services with Policy reduced human health and environmental impacts Greenfield Land Undeveloped land that has not been impacted by human activity, such as agriculture, parks and recreation space, and real estate development Greenfield development is synonymous with urban sprawl, as it necessitates an expansion of infrastructure and utilities, and often relies exclusively on personal automobile use Hand-washing Sign Publicly displayed, permanent signage specifying the health benefits of hand-washing Health Promotion Programming, including events, workshops, and classes that promote and encourage healthy Programming behavior Heat Island Effect The trapping of heat within densely developed roads, buildings, and other impermeable infrastructure, creating an “island” of higher temperatures and retained heat at and near the surface Indoor Air Quality A policy that establishes standards for maintaining optimal air quality within a building after Policy construction and during occupancy, including minimizing off-gassing and noxious odors, selecting appropriate products, and facilitating the assessment, and treatment of air quality issues Infill Development Development or redevelopment of under-developed or undeveloped parcels within an existing community IPM Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM) — A plan that sets forth an environmentally friendly, healthpromoting, and coordinated approach to controlling and preventing pests and using pesticides only as needed Lactation Room A private and dedicated space, other than a bathroom, which includes a table, seating, sink, refrigerator, and an electrical outlet, and that can be used by regular occupants to express breast milk Lactation Station A private and fully enclosed area or pod, other than a bathroom, which includes seating, a table, and an electrical outlet, and that can be used by regular occupants to express breast milk Lead-Safe Physical procedures undertaken to control hazardous release from lead-containing materials, including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, cleanup, and repair Light Pollution Misdirected or excessive artificial light that can produce glare and sky glow, decrease visibility, and waste energy

Main Building Entrance The primary entry point(s) that most pedestrians are anticipated to use, opens internally to the building’s lobby or principal ground level circulation space, and opens externally to the most heavily trafficked pedestrian right of way; Entrances from parking garages are not included Minimize Exterior- Utilization of strategies to shield the building or development from outside sounds Sourced Noises Minimize Interior- Utilization of strategies that shield indoor spaces and dwelling units from sounds caused by building Sourced Noises occupants, appliances, and other interior sources Mold-Resistant Materials designed to disrupt the growth of mold, including but not limited to, using metal instead Materials of wood for framing systems and swapping out plaster for gypsum wall board Multi-Purpose Room A dedicated space that regular occupants can reserve for a range of health-promoting activities Multi-Use Trails and A non-vehicular corridor, usually scenic, dedicated for outdoor recreation; Materiality of the Greenways corridor may be kept natural, such as compacted dirt and gravel, or paved Natural Daylight Light from outdoors that reaches interior spaces, including indoor workspaces, common areas, and regularly occupied areas Noise Pollution Sustained unwanted or disturbing sound, which can adversely impact health Noxious Sources Land uses and building functions that are shown to have adverse health impacts, including heavy mechanical, industrial, and agricultural sites that emit pollutants in high volume Occupant Commuter An annual survey of regular occupants on their transportation patterns Survey Occupant Satisfaction An annual survey of all regular occupants that gathers data related to on-site experiences Survey Operable Shading Manual blinds, curtains, or other coverings on a window that allow regular occupants to control the amount of sunlight reaching an interior space Operable Window Windows that may be opened and shut to accommodate ventilation needs, as opposed to a fixed light or fixed sash Outdoor Fitness Area A dedicated outdoor area that is outfitted with exercise or sports equipment for physical fitness Outdoor Pedestrian Areas separated from motor vehicle right-of-way, designed for pedestrian activity, including Area sidewalks, plazas, promenades, and other spaces where pedestrians are the primary users and motor vehicles are not allowed Outdoor Space Amenity A space exterior to the building that is equipped with paths, water features, or outdoor furniture such as seating areas or tables that improve comfort and encourage use of the outdoors by building occupants Parking Efficiency Strategies designed to minimize the size and impact of parking areas provided on site to meet the Practicces needs of the community and encourage alternative commuting patterns Pedestrian Network A system of interconnecting sidewalks, walkways, footpaths, and pathways that is exclusively reserved for pedestrian use and separated from motor vehicle right-of-way Pedestrian Route A direct route between the building and transit, or other on-site amenities and facilities, that is free of obstacles Pedestrian-Scale Light fixtures that direct light at typical human heights rather than from above Examples may Lighting include grounded lights that direct light upwards, lighting placed at human-height level along building exteriors, and human-height pole, bollard, and lamp lighting Permanent Signage A durable and freestanding sign that is attached to the wall or ground, consistently displayed, not removable by regular occupants

Placemaking A collaborative process to improve the quality of existing community assets by programming and redesigning existing spaces, often as part of a creative, temporary exercise to demonstrate change incrementally Playground An outdoor area with child-friendly equipment, designed to encourage play, movement, and social interaction among children Point-of-Decision Sign Motivational messages placed near stairwells, at elevator call areas, and near escalators to encourage individuals to increase stair use; Signs may include information on the health benefits of stair use Prepared Food Area Commercial spaces, including restaurants, cafeterias, delis, and food trucks which include staffed food preparation areas Pricing Incentives A beneficial fee structure for consumers that is designed to encourage a behavior, such as healthy eating; Sample fee structures include offering healthy value meals, healthy meal rewards plans, or charging a reduced rate for healthier food options, such as fruit and vegetables Project Includes all spaces where Fitwel Strategies will be applied Project Boundary When certifying a building or space within a building, the project boundary includes all spaces within the building footprint For commercial and residential buildings, the project boundary includes residential units, tenant spaces, rooftops, parking garages, common areas, and all areas under the control of building owner/ manager For tenant spaces, the project boundary includes all areas that are leased to the tenant Multiple buildings that are connected by at least one contiguous and programed floor qualify as one project Parking garages and pedestrian circulation areas do not qualify as a programmed floor Public Art Visual art, including digital art, in the form of sculpture, mural, statue, or other visual medium that is located within the public realm, regardless of whether it is located on public or private property and whether it is funded by public or private money Publicly Accessible Use Community spaces or commercial facilities such as a library, retail store, restaurant, or atrium that is open and welcoming to the general public and generates pedestrian traffic, and social interaction Quiet Room A dedicated, comfortable, and silent space that is shielded from public view and can be reserved for private use by regular occupants for activities such as meditation, prayer, and mental recharge Regular Occupants Number of habitual users within the project boundary of a building or space where Fitwel Strategies will be applied, including all residents, full- and part-time employees and volunteers, but not transitional occupants (such as subway commuters passing through a portion of the building); Number may be estimated using daily full-time equivalent figures used for code or zoning filing Rent-Controlled An affordable housing control that places a limit on the amount a landlord can demand for rental dwellings Rent-Stabilized An affordable housing control that regulates lease renewal terms, minimizing year-to-year increases Restorative Garden An outdoor landscape setting or area that is designed to support stress relief for individuals by providing a sense of connectedness with nature; The setting or area is not located adjacent to heavy motor vehicle traffic and does not have direct street views Room Darkening Shade A heavy shade that blocks incoming light and can be controlled by residents Safe Street Features in street design that support use by pedestrians and bicyclists, such as traffic controls, Infrastructure calming elements, high intersection density, sidewalks and bicycle paths or lanes Smoke-Free Policy A policy that prohibits the use of all forms of inhaling, exhaling, and burning cigarette and vaporbased products Stair Safety Strategies designed to increase safety in stairs including, but not limited to, continuous handrails, high contrast tread edge highlighters, and the use of context appropriate lighting

Stakeholder Process through which groups of people can exchange viewpoints, gather feedback, and develop Collaboration Process solutions to enhance occupant health Stationary Fitness An apparatus or device used during physical activity to enhance strength or the conditioning effects Equipment of exercise Street Furniture and Street furniture, public art, and greenery that liven up public spaces and help support social Amenities interaction Sustainable Community Real estate development that elevates equitable outcomes for community members by Development incorporating programs and practices to offset the adverse outcomes often resulting from new investment and development Sustainable A program and/or set of practices designed to increase employee productivity and retention Employment Program through professional development, incentives and benefits, and support services Thermal Control Manual thermostats, fans, or other devices or systems that allow regular occupants to control the Devices temperature of their space; Thermal control devices do not include space heaters Tobacco-Free Policy A policy that prohibits the use of tobacco products on-site and the use of all forms of inhaling, exhaling, and burning cigarette and vapor-based products Transit A shared passenger transportation service, such as buses, trams, light rail, trains, subways, ferries, private buses, and carpools that run at scheduled times and are available for use by the general public Transit Benefits A permanent and regularly occurring subsidy, financial incentive, or other program that encourages the daily use of public transit Transit Stop An area where individuals access public transportation Universally Accessible Spaces and features that are designed and constructed in a manner that provides ready access to and use by individuals with disabilities Vending Machines and A machine, pantry, kiosk, micro-market, convenience store, or other similar amenity, where regular Snack Bars occupants can obtain small articles of food or beverages Views of Nature Natural elements that are visible to regular occupants, including greenery, trees, and water Water Management Series of steps that reduce the risk of drinking water contamination Through these steps, Program hazardous conditions within a building’s water system can be identified and addressed, contributing to diminished risk of waterborne disease among regular occupants Walk Score Publicly accessible walkability index;measures the walkability of any address by analyzing walking routes to nearby amenities and awarding a score based on the distance to amenities in each category Walking Trail A path, separated from motor vehicle right-of-way, where individuals can walk and enjoy nature Wayfinding The process of orienting users to their location within a set environment; Wayfinding most often utilizes navigational signage or directional signage to cue users to their surroundings, providing distances, destinations, and other helpful information to help aid and ease traversing a site Zero Lot Line Building footprint that extends or nearly extends to the limits of the site boundary

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