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Newpark is Utah's first and only LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Certified Plan. LEED-ND may be the most difficult LEED designation to achieve. As of September 25, 2009, there were 3,316 LEED certified buildings, but only 39 LEED-ND certified land developments worldwide, only 23 of which have exceeded Newpark's LEED Silver Certified Plan. Newpark is a new live, work, play, shop, dine and stay neighborhood that uniquely mixes ski-resort living with urban amenities and services. With its LEED Certified Plan, Newpark stands as a model for responsible and environmentally sensitive land development everywhere. |
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WHO CERTIFIES LEED-ND? The LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) rating system is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). First conceived in 2002, the rating system integrates the principles of smart growth, New Urbanism, and green building into the first national standard for green neighborhood development. |
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WHAT IS LEED-ND? Each of these three principles is an integral part of the LEED-ND rating system. Each has a unique perspective, yet they also mutually reinforce each other. The end result is a voluntary leadership standard for neighborhood developments that provides a set of criteria designed to help developers and designers envision sustainable communities in terms of where they are located, how they are designed, and how they perform. |
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1. SMART GROWTH Smart growth is about thoughtfully considering where and how growth occurs, so that we support and revitalize our existing communities with the goal of preserving open space and natural resources. New smart growth developments are compact, transit and pedestrian oriented, with a greater mix of housing types and affordability levels, and are predominantly mixed use. |
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2. NEW URBANISM New Urbanism focuses on the design elements of a neighborhood that make it attractive, successful, and tightly-knit. Places are created by applying certain design principles, such as short, walkable blocks, small setbacks, and the inclusion of a mix of uses in the neighborhood. |
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3. GREEN BUILDING Using environmentally-responsible building techniques for both individual buildings and neighborhood infrastructure is also an important part of the rating system. Green buildings and infrastructure have the potential to reduce energy use, water use and stormwater runoff, and produce other benefits, such as improving indoor air quality and supporting locally-sourced materials. |
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? LEED-ND speaks directly to the triple bottom line (economy, environment and equity). Everyone living or working in a community can reap the benefits of sustainable development, whether through increased business or decreased health problems. |
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MORE INFORMATION Any questions about this material should be directed to Jim Doilney (435)901-8660 jim@newparktowncenter.com Visit: www.usgbc.org/leed/nd The complete LEED-ND Presentation, click here. Newpark's LEED Silver Plan Certification Letter, click here. Newpark's LEED Silver Plan Certificate, click here. Newpark's LEED Sign Overview (Draft), click here. Summary of Newpark Town Center's Certification, clcik here
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