A project team is pursuing certification for a performing arts center in an urban neighborhood.

The LEED Location and Transportation Credit for Reduced Parking Footprint is aimed at projects that can demonstrate a reduction in parking capacity. For a performing arts center, this would involve showing a 20% reduction in the number of parking spaces compared to the base ratio typically required for such a facility. This encourages the use of alternative transportation and reduces the environmental impact of excessive parking space.

References: The LEED v4.1 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction outlines the requirements for the Reduced Parking Footprint credit, which includes strategies like reducing parking capacity to minimize the project’s impact on the environment1.