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Benefits: Land Use

Redevelops neglected and/or contaminated sites, for community improvement. The following sustainable strategies result in this benefit.

Adaptive reuse of existing building

EMN
Initial Cost Premium: 
$-$$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Rehab
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Maintenance Considerations: 
N/A
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Tax credits

Good Design Features

NT
Initial Cost Premium: 
$$$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Easy-Difficult
Maintenance Considerations: 
Varies
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Design Awards and Recognition

Infill development in dense urban area

MN
Initial Cost Premium: 
0-$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Maintenance Considerations: 
N/A
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Tax credits

Integrated design process

EHILMNPSTW
Initial Cost Premium: 
0-$
Applicable to Rehab, New Construction, or Both: 
Both
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Maintenance Considerations: 
Should result in a better system design and easier maintenance.
Opportunities to Offset Initial Cost Premium : 
Green Communities planning grant
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