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LEED Specific CMP: What are my Options for Neighborhood Development?

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Geoffrey asks: Hi, I am a new LEED AP ND, I would like to know if the (LEED CMP 20 Hour Package) is applicable for LEED AP ND CMPs? Thanks

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Hi Geoffrey,

Thanks for your question about the LEED AP 20 Hour CMP Package.

LEED Specific Hours

As a LEED AP ND, this package will definitely provide you with 20 CE hours according to the "Education Reviewing Body" option for fulfilling LEED CMP, but not your LEED Specific hours for LEED Neighborhood Development (ND).

The LEED specific CE hours in this package are focused on O+M and BD+C.

For a CEU to be LEED ND specific, it has to apply directly to the LEED for Neighborhood Development specialty credential. So, it would have to apply to a LEED specific content in Neighborhood Development such as:

- Smart Location and Linkages
- Neighborhood Pattern & Design
- Green Infrastructure & Buildings
- Innvoation & Design Process
- Regional Priority Credits for ND

GBCI CMP Categories

GBCI offers a "Categories" chart in their CMP Guide indicating the relevance and applicability of certain categories of CMP corresponding to each credential. We've highlighted the LEED ND categories below in green:


GBCI CMP Guide: CE Hour Relevancy Chart

Category LEED Green Assoc. BD+C Homes ID+C ND O+M
Synergistic opportunities and LEED application process
Project Site Factors
Site
Water Management
Project systems and energy impacts
Neighborhood systems and impacts
Acquisition, installation, and management of project materials
Improvements to the indoor environment
Stakeholder involvement in innovation
Stakeholder involvement in public outreach
Project surroundings and public outreach
Land use and urban design


Hope this helps and let us know if you have any additional questions!

Rob

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