New development project teams may request additional bonus density and/or height in exchange for green building certification as outlined below.
LEED version 4 | Office or Residential* | Two Arlington Priority Credits | Total Bonus FAR Available |
Silver | 0.25 FAR | + 0.05 FAR | 0.30 |
Gold | 0.35 | + 0.05 FAR | 0.40 |
Platinum | 0.50 | + 0.05 FAR | 0.55 |
* Minimum Program Requirements include ENERGY STAR certification for commercial office, 10 years of energy reporting, and ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances for multifamily.
Process
- Technical components of the Green Building Density Incentive Program
- How to Participate
- Preparing for the SPRC community benefits discussion
- Green Building Site Plan Conditions
Clarification: Residential projects that earn bonus density in exchange for Energy Star certification with a score of 75 do so using Energy Star Portfolio Manager. The Energy Star score is based on post-occupancy energy utility data. This is not certification through the ENERGY STAR Multifamily High Rise Program (New Construction).
For more information, please contact Joan Kelsch at jkelsch@arlingtonva.us.