Development Density - SSc2 Intent To channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields, and preserve habitat and natural resources Requirements Option 1: Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site AND in a community with a minimum density of 13,800m2 per hectare (60,000sq.ft/acre), OR Option 2: Construct or renovate a building on a site that conforms with a minimum density of 13,800m2 per hectare AND is within 800m (0.5mi) of a residential zone with average density of 25 units per hectare (10 units per acre) AND is within 800m of at least 6 amenities AND has pedestrian access between the building and amenities. The intent and requirements described on this webpage are paraphrased from the copyrighted works of the USGBC "LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System November 2008", and, the CAGBC "LEED Rating System & Addendum for New Construction and Major Renovations LEED Canada-NC version 1.0 December 2004", and are presented here strictly for informational purposes and are not intended to supplant or be used in place of the original copyrighted works.