Under LTc3: Compact and Connected Development, Option 1.

Surrounding density is evaluated within a 0.25 mi. (0.40 km) radius of the project boundary. This relatively close radius measures the immediate development context and determines whether the project is located in a compact area where existing buildings, infrastructure, services, and transportation networks can be used efficiently. Measuring a substantially larger area could include distant development that does not meaningfully affect the project’s walkability, infrastructure efficiency, or immediate land-use pattern. The density calculation generally evaluates qualifying residential and nonresidential development within the specified radius according to the applicable rating-system methodology. Therefore, the quarter-mile measurement area is used to establish whether the project supports compact development and avoids unnecessary expansion into undeveloped land.