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The LEED scorecard found in the Appendix A identifies 64 points currently being pursued and represents the current strategy for
achieving a minimum LEED for Core and Shell v2009 Gold certification (requiring a total of at least 60 points). An additional 7 points
have been identified as ‘High Probability’ which, if pursued, represents “security” points that would further ensure Gold
certification can be earned. The feasibility of each individual prerequisite and credit that has been marked as “Yes” in the scorecard
has been informed by a review of the current design drawings and ongoing feedback from project team members. The LEED
scorecard is intended to be a living document and will be continually updated as the project progresses.

2.1.3 HEALTHY
A growing body of research shows strong connections between health and the built environment. Healthy, sustainable
communities are defined by the physical, social and economic environments that foster outcomes such as community cohesion,
economic vitality, high quality of life and physical health. The project design will employ various design principles to enforce these
principles and take a comprehensive approach to the health of building occupants. Some of the areas to be explored during DD
phase include:
Healthy Air
Providing healthy indoor air quality starts with avoiding sources of pollution. The team will prioritize healthy materials that have
few or no harmful chemical constituents. Increased ventilation above minimum standards will be studied, combined with effective
filtration, to ensure healthy air quality. Additionally, we propose to emphasize healthier interior materials using emissions and
chemical exposure limitation standards adopted in the Living Building Challenge and LEED version 4.

Healthy Water
Source water quality will be tested at the site prior to construction to identify any potential pollutants of concern. The design will
include water filtration for drinking water sources within the building, and water quality will be tested again prior to occupancy to
confirm the absence of pollutants in the newly installed water system.
Active Design
Active Design principles, developed by the Center for Active Design, are guidelines that encourage building occupants to pursue
health and wellness activities through the design of the built environment. Interior strategies include attractive, easily accessible
stairs that encourage their use over elevators, wellness facilities for the occupants, and bike storage facilities. Outdoor terraces and
other amenities will be designed to support passive and active exercise and opportunities to access fresh air.

Healthy Food
Urbanspace will provide a new center for fresh and healthy food in the neighborhood. Complimenting Urbanspace’s mission, the
roof garden will provide access to fresh herbs, greens and vegetables. Our team will explore opportunities to support Urban Spaces
in adopting healthy food guidelines aligned with the WELL rating system to provide convenient access to healthy food options.
Ecosystem Health
Building facades will be designed with consideration to the New York City Audubon Society’s Bird-Safe Building Guidelines and the
American Bird Conservancy Bird-Friendly Building Design Guide. Street trees and green space in the rear yard will extend habitat
for birds and create an opportunity for occupants to connect with nature during their daily activities.

2.1.4 RESILIENT
The neighborhood surrounding Union Square is densely populated and served by several facilities within the FEMA floodplain. As a
result, the climate change risk assessment conducted by the Mayor’s Office of Recovery & Resiliency indicates that secondary
impacts from storm surges and high winds represents the primary climate change risk in this area, even for areas not immediately
adjacent to the rivers. Drawing upon principles recommended by the Resilient Design Institute, we propose taking a holistic
approach toward resilience strategies that respond to flooding and extreme weather events, in particular, focusing on passive
survivability and community services, which align naturally with the programming and energy strategies of the project. A high-
performance building envelope, daylighting, and storm resistant windows will allow occupants to remain safe and comfortable
during and after storm events. Our team will investigate the extent to which the building can provide community functions that
align with Urban Space and Civic Hall’s functions.

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