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IGBC Green Townships
IGBC Green Townships
Rating System
(Draft Version)
June 2010
Confederation of Indian IndustryCII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
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Indian Green Building Council
C/o Confederation of Indian Industry
CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post
Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, R R Dist
Hyderabad 500 084
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Contents IGBC Green Townships
Foreword from IGBC 5
Introduction 6
Township Defined 6Benefits of Green Township 8
Benefits to Developers 9
IGBC Green Townships Rating Levels 10
Green Townships Project Checklist 14
SITE SELECTION
SS MR 1 Regional / Local Regulations 18
SS MR 2 Avoid Development of Inappropriate Sites 19
SS MR 3 Preserve Existing Trees & Water Bodies 21SS MR 4 Soil Erosion Control 22
SS Credit 1 Connectivity to Existing Infrastructure 24
SS Credit 2 Conserve Biodiversity 25
SS Credit 3.1 Retain Natural Topography 26
SS Credit 3.2 Public Landscape Areas 27
SS Credit 4 Redevelopment of Contaminated Areas 28
SS Credit 5 Preserve Agricultural Lands 29
SS Credit 5.2 Community Farming 30
SS Credit 6 Urban Microclimate 31
LAND USE PLANNING
LP MR 1 Land Use Optimisation 33
LP MR 2 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce 34
LP MR 3 Basic Amenities within the Sector 35
LP Credit 1 Mixed Use Development 36
LP Credit 2 Housing Typologies 37
LP Credit 3 Green Buildings 38
LP Credit 4 Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings 39
LP Credit 5 Employment Opportunities 40
LP Credit 6 Social Initiatives 41
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TRANSPORT PLANNING
TP MR 1 Long Term Transportation Management Plan 43
TP MR 2 Design for Differently Abled 44
TP Credit 1 Access to Local Transit Facilities 45
TP Credit 2 Alternate Refueling Stations 46
TP Credit 3 Street Network 47
TP Credit 4 Bicycle Lanes 48
TP Credit 5 Pedestrian Network 49
INFRASTRUCTURE MANGEMENT
IM MR 1 Rainwater Harvesting, 25% 51
IM MR 2 Segregation of Solid Waste 52
IM Credit 1 Rainwater Harvesting 53
IM Credit 2.1 Waste Water Treatment 54
IM Credit 2.2 Waste Water Reclamation 55
IM Credit 3 Energy Efficiency 56
IM Credit 4 On-site Renewable Energy 57
IM Credit 5 Off-site Green Power 58
IM Credit 6 Construction Waste Reduction59
IM Credit 7 Organic Solid Waste Management 60
IM Credit 8 Recycled Materials 61
INNOVATION IN DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
IDT Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design & Technology 63
IDT Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design & Technology 63
IDT Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design & Technology 63
IDT Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design & Technology 63
IDT Credit 1.5 Innovation in Design & Technology 63
IDT Credit 2 IGBC Accredited Professional 64
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Foreword from the IGBC
India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructure and construction development. The
construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities and is growing at an average
rate of 9.5% as compared to the global average of 5%. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving
the environment poses a host of challenges. To enable the construction industry to be
environmentally sensitive, CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has established the Indian
Green Building Council (IGBC). IGBC is a consensus driven not-for-profit council representing the
building industry, consisting of more than 903 committed members. The council encourages
builders, developers and owners to build green to enhance the economic and environmental
performance of buildings.
The Green Building Movement in India has been spearheaded by IGBC since 2001, by creating
national awareness. The councils activities have enabled a market transformation with regard to
green building concepts, materials and technologies.
IGBC continuously works to provide tools that facilitate the adoption of green building practices in
India. The development of IGBC Green Townships Rating System is another important step in this
direction.
IGBC Membership
IGBC draws its strength from its members who have been partners in facilitating the Green
Building Movement in India. The local chapters led by individual champions and committed
members have been instrumental in reaching out the vision of the IGBC at the regional levels.
IGBC is today seen as a leader in spearheading the Indian green building movement. The council ismember driven and consensus based.
Contact:
Indian Green Building CouncilC/o Confederation of Indian Industry
CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business CentreSurvey No. 64, Kothaguda Post
Near Kothaguda Cross Roads, R R DistrictHyderabad 500 084
India
Ph: +91 40 23112971-74Fax : +91 40 23112837Email: [email protected]
Web: www.igbc.in
I. Introduction
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Cities are the engines for social and economic growth of a country. The urban sector contributes
nearly 50-60% to the nations GDP1. Cities have been pivotal in the creation of employment and the
economic growth in the country.
Creation of job opportunities coupled with higher incomes and standards of living has led to an influx
of rural population into urban areas. As a result, India has witnessed an unprecedented growth in the
urban population. As per 2001 census, 28 % of Indias total population resides in urban areas. It is
estimated that by the year 2030, the urban population would rise to 42% of the total population of the
country2.
Urbanisation, however, is coming at a price. Rapid growth in urbanisation has placed immense strain
on land and other natural resources. The shortage of housing has led to creation of slums &
unauthorised settlements. Rising pollution levels, traffic congestions and inadequate waste
management have resulted in a deteriorated quality of life and environment in the urban areas.
It is estimated that nearly 200 integrated township developments would be added to the countrys
landscape in the coming years. This augurs well for the country and presents a wonderful opportunity
to design these developments as green from day one.
Against this background, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched IGBC Green
Townships Rating System. The rating system is a tool which enables the designer to apply green
concepts and criteria, so as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable.
II. Township Defined :
A township is a combination of several communities; a community inturn is a combination of several
sectors. Several townships form a city. A city typically has an administrative, legal, or historical status
based on local law. A township,however, may not fall under the purview of the local government.
Townships range in sizes and land uses. Townships are typically mixed-use in character. However,
they can be predominantly commercial, industrial or retail but should necessarily comprise of a
residential component. Atleast 30% of the development within the township should be earmarked for
residential use for it to qualify for certification.
Sector can be defined as the basic module of a city. Walkabiltiy, interconnectivity, compactness,
diversity are quintessential of a sector. The size of a sector can be defined in terms of comfortable
walking distances from the centre to its periphery. Typically, 400 to 800 m is considered as acomfortable walking distance. A sector should consist of a mix of land uses ranging from commercial
to residential. Within the sector, the basic amenities as well as transit stops should be located within
comfortable walking distance from various land uses.
1. Source: http://www.urbanindia.nic.in/urbanscene/urbanreforms/urbanreform.htm
2. Roberts, B., Kanaley T., (2006). Urbanization and Sustainability in Asia . Philippines. Cities Alliance.
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Figure 1: Schematic diagram showing the relationship between sectors, community and a township
Figure 2: Schematic diagram showing mixed-use development with basic amenities within a sector
Note: These figures are indicati ve only and should not be construed as recommendations
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The IGBC Green Townships Rating System is designed to address the issues of sprawl, automobile
dependency, social and environmental disconnect. Developments are evaluated on the following broad
aspects:
Environmental planning
Land Use planning
Resources management
Community development
It is to be noted that the above aspects should be addresses at each sector level.
III. Benefits of Green Township
Application of IGBC Green Townships rating systems in large developments would address national
priorities leading to benefits, such as efficient land use, habitat preservation and restoration, effective
transport management, efficient use of resource and enhanced quality of life for the occupants.
A) Efficient Land Use:
In todays scenario, development has become synonymous with physical expansion or growth. There
is a need for significant changes in the pattern of land use and construction that will provide
communities with better quality of life and at the same time conserve natural resource.
Green Townships rating system addresses the impacts of urban sprawl by encouraging compact,
mixed-use developments and promotes higher urban densities without affecting the quality of life.
B) Habitat Preservation & Restoration:
Conventional development is generally insensitive to natural environment. Such developments may
scar the landscape, take prime agricultural land out of production or destroy biodiversity and natural
habitats.
The green townships rating system is designed to facilitate restoration and preservation of the natural
environment by encouraging strategies that aid interface between the built environment and natural
environment. This approach will not only enhance the fabric of the planned development but also
provide environments conducive for living and working.
C) Efficient Transportation Management:
Traffic congestion, long distance commuting, rising levels of air and noise pollution are pressing issues
in todays cities. Efforts to relieve congestion such as constructing flyovers, road widening etc., are
good initiatives but may not address issues such as fossil fuel consumption and associated emissions.
Green Townships rating system addresses these issues by encouraging effective and efficient
transportation management strategies. Such strategies include increasing opportunities for bicycling,
encouraging pedestrian friendly network; reduce the number of automobile trips, promoting public
transportation and use of alternative vehicles.
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D) Efficient Use of Resources:
Perhaps the most challenging problem facing our cities today is to meet the ever- rising demand for
power, water supply and waste management. Meeting this demand requires enormous amounts of
investments infrastructure. Efficient and effective use of resources is thus vital in augmenting the
existing infrastructure.
Adopting the IGBC Green Townships rating systems will reap the following benefits:
o Water Efficiency: Most of the Asian countries are water stressed and in countries like India the
water table has reduced drastically over the last decade. Green townships encourage use of water
in a self - sustainable manner through reducing, recycling and reusing strategies and can save
potable water to an extent of 30 50%.
o Energy Efficiency: Green townships can reduce energy consumption through energy efficient
street lighting, motors, pumps etc. The energy savings that can be realised by adopting this rating
programme can be to the tune of 20 30%. Further, on-site power generation using various
renewable energy technologies and other clean fuels can significantly reduce the load on grid
power supply.
o Waste Management: Green townships encourage effective waste management strategies by
facilitating the segregating of waste at source and promoting the reuse / co- processing of products
and materials.
E) Enhanced Quality Of Life:
The place that we live in has a profound effect on our lives. People have a natural predisposition to feel
better and perform better in livable & safe environments. IGBC Green townships rating system
promotes the creation of diverse, connected, affordable, safe and healthy communities that enhance
social interaction and ownership. Green Townships developments are beneficial to the individual and
community. Mixed land use and compact planning, characteristic of a green development reduce
dependency on automobiles and associated green house emissions. The outdoor air quality is enhanced
by providing landscaped areas, encouraging the use of clean fuels for vehicles. Noise levels are
reduced by provision of vegetative buffer. Green buildings and energy efficient infrastructure further
aid in reducing the green house gas emissions. Public landscaped areas, walkable streets, bicycling
lanes, community gardens and public spaces encourage physical activity and help in improving public
health.
Benefits to Developers
There is wide spread perception that environmentally responsive developments are time consuming
and financially less rewarding. However, in reality well- executed green developments perform
extremely well financially as they require lower operating costs, increase health and productivity of the
citizens and have higher marketability.
The immediate benefits include reduction in water and energy demand right from the initial stages of
operation. The energy savings range from 20-30% and water savings around 30-50%.
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Other benefits include :
Reduced maintenance costs
Reduced resource consumption
Reduced waste generation
Higher marketability
Speedy approvals
IV. IGBC Green Townships Rating Levels
The guidelines detailed under each credit enable the design and construction of green townships of all
sizes. IGBC Green Townships addresses green features under the following categories:
Site Selection
Land Use Planning
Transportation Planning
Infrastructure Management
Innovation in Design & Technology
Every green township should meet certain mandatory requirements, these are non-negotiable.
Different levels of green township certification are awarded based on the total credits earned.
Innovation in design and technology recognises ideas that are not addressed under the rating system or
the project demonstrates exemplary performance in any of the credits. Achievements under this credit
should have significant environmental benefits and measurable.
The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under:
Certification Levels Points for GreenTownships
Recognition
Certified 100 119 Best practices
Silver 120 139Outstanding
performance
Gold 140 159 National excellence
Platinum 160-200 Global leadership
a. When to use IGBC Green Townships
IGBC Green Township rating system is designed primarily for urban level developments. The rating
system is primarily designed to address planning and construction of large scale developments such as
integrated townships, satellite cities, gated communities, campuses with multiple buildings etc. and for
not individual buildings and land parcels. Residential component would necessarily be an integral part
of such developments. Atleast 30% of the development within the township should be earmarked for
residential use for it to qualify for certification.
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The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable
checklist. The project can apply for certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve
the minimum required points.
b. IGBC Green TownshipsRegistration
Project teams interested in IGBC Green Townships Certification for their project must first register
with IGBC. Projects can be registered on IGBC website (www.igbc.in) under IGBC Green
Townships. The website includes information on registration fee for IGBC member companies as
well as non-members. Registration is the initial step which helps establish contact with IGBC and
provides access to the required documents, templates, important communications and other necessary
information.
Visit the web site for important details about IGBC Green Townships, application as well as the
certification review process, schedule and fee.
c. Documentation
The project team is expected to provide supporting documents at each stage of submission for all the
mandatory requirements and the credits attempted. Supporting documents are those which provide
specific proof of meeting the required performance level, such as, specifications, drawings (in native
format only), purchase invoices and other documents. These details are mentioned in this draft, under
each credit / mandatory requirement.
Documentation is submitted in two phases design submittals and construction submittals:
The design submission involves those credits which can be evaluated at the design stage. The draft
provides the list of design and construction phase credits. After the design submission, review isdone by third party assessors and review comments would be provided within 30 working days.
The next phase involves submission of clarifications to design queries and construction document
submittal. The construction document is submitted on completion of the project. This review will
also be provided within 30 working days, after which the rating is awarded.
It is important to note that the credits earned at the design review are only considered as anticipated
and are not awarded until the final construction documents are submitted along with additional
documents showing implementation of design features. If there are changes for any design credit
anticipated, these changes need to be documented and resubmitted for the construction reviewphase.
IGBC will recognise Townships that achieve one of the rating levels with a formal letter of
certification and a mountable plaque.
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d. Precertification
Projects by developers can register for Precertification. This is an option provided for projects aspiring
to get precertified at the design stage. The documentation submitted for precertification must detail the
project design features, which will be implemented. The rating awarded under precertification is based
on the projects design details that comply with the requirements of rating system. It is important to
note that the precertification rating awarded need not neccesarily correspond to the final certification.
Precertified projects are required to provide the status of the project to IGBC, in relation to the rating,
once in every six months until the award of the final rating.
Precertification gives the owner/developer a unique advantage to market the project to potential
buyers.
Those projects which seek precertification need to submit the following documentation:
For each credit, a narrative on how the project would meet the goal
Design calculations, wherever appropriate
Drawings (in JPEG or PDF format only) as appropriate
Filled in templates
IGBC would take 30 working days to review the first set of precertification documents. On receiving
the clarifications posed in the first review, IGBC would take another 30 working days to award the
precertification.
A certificate and a letter are provided to projects on precertification.
e. Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR)
In some instances the design team can face certain challenges in applying or interpreting a mandatoryrequirement or a credit. It can also happen in cases where the project can opt to achieve the same goal
through a different compliance route.
To resolve this, IGBC uses the process of Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) to ensure that rulings
are consistent and applicable to other projects as well.
The following are the steps to be followed in case the project team faces a problem:
Consult the Reference Guide for description of the credit goal, compliance options and
calculations
Review the goal of the credit or mandatory requirement and self-evaluate whether the projectsatisfies the goal
Review the Credit Interpretation web page for previous CIR on the relevant credit or
mandatory requirement. All projects registered under IGBC Green Townships will have access
to this page
If a similar CIR has not been addressed or does not answer the question sufficiently, submit a
credit interpretation request. Only registered projects are eligible to post CIRs. Two CIRs are
answered without levying any fee and for any CIR beyond the first two CIRs, fee is levied.
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f. Appeal
Generally credits get denied due to misinterpretation of the goal. On receipt of the final review, the
project team has the option to appeal to IGBC for reassessment of denied credits or mandatory
requirements. The documentation for the mandatory requirements or credits seeking appeal may be
resubmitted to IGBC along with necessary fee. IGBC will take 30 working days to review such
documentation. These submissions would be reviewed by an assessor not involved in the earlierassessments. Documentation for appeals should include the following:
i. Documentation submitted for design submission
ii. Documentation submitted for construction submission
iii. Clarifications along with necessary drawings and calculations
g. Fee
Certification fee details can be found on IGBC website.
h. Updates and Addenda
This is the first draft version of IGBC Green Townships Rating Systems. As the rating system
continues to improve and evolve, updates and addenda to the reference guide will be made available
through the website. These additions will be incorporated in the next version of the rating system.
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Checklist for IGBC Green Townships Rating SystemPoints
Awarded
Site Selection
SS Mandatory Requirement 1 Regional/Local Regulations Required
SS Mandatory Requirement 2 Avoid Development of Inappropriate Sites Required
SS Mandatory Requirement 3 Preserve Existing Trees & Water Bodies Required
SS Mandatory Requirement 4 Soil Erosion Control Required
SS Credit 1 Connectivity to Existing Infrastructure 6
SS Credit 2 Conserve Biodiversity 4
SS Credit 3.1 Retain Natural Topography 4
SS Credit 3.2 Public Landscape Areas 4
SS Credit 4 Redevelopment of Contaminated Areas 3
SS Credit 5.1 Preserve Agricultural Lands 4
SS Credit 5.2 Community Farming 4
SS Credit 6 Urban Microclimate 4
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Land Use Planning
LP Mandatory Requirement 1 Land Use Optimisation Required
LP Mandatory Requirement 2 Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce Required
LP Mandatory Requirement 3 Basic Amenities within the Sector Required
LP Credit 1 Mixed Use Development 8
LP Credit 2 Housing Typologies 8
LP Credit 3 Green Buildings 8
LP Credit 4 Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings 4
LP Credit 5 Employment Opportunities 6
LP Credit 6 Social Initiatives 6
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Transportation Planning
TP Mandatory Requirement 1 Long Term Transportation Management Plan Required
TP Mandatory Requirement 2 Design for Differently Abled Required
TP Credit 1 Access to Local Transit Facilities 8
TP Credit 2 Alternate Refueling Stations 6
TP Credit 3 Street Network 8
TP Credit 4 Bicycle Lanes 6
TP Credit 5 Pedestrian Network 10
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Infrastructure Management
IM Mandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting, 25% Required
IM Mandatory Requirement 2 Segregation of Waste Required
IM Credit 1 Rainwater Harvesting 8
IM Credit 2.1 Waste Water Treatment 4IM Credit 2.2 Waste Water Reclamation 4
IM Credit 3 Energy Efficiency 6
IM Credit 4 On-site Renewable Energy 10
IM Credit 5 Off-site Green Power 15
IM Credit 6 Construction Waste Reduction 6
IM Credit 7 Organic Solid Waste Management 6
IM Credit 8 Recycled Materials 6
65Innovation in Design & Technology
IDT Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design & Technology 4
IDT Credit 1.2 Innovation in Design & Technology 4
IDT Credit 1.3 Innovation in Design & Technology 4
IDT Credit 1.4 Innovation in Design & Technology 4
IDT Credit 1.5 Innovation in Design & Technology 4
IDT Credit 2 IGBC Accredited Professional 4
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Total Maximum Points 200
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IGBC Green Township Categories
Categories Points
Site Selection 33
Land Use Planning 40
Transportation Planning 38
Infrastructure Management 65
Innovation in Design &Technology
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Total Points 200
IGBC Green Township Certification Levels
CertificationLevels
Points for GreenTownships
Recognition
Certified 100- 119 Best practices
Silver 120 139Outstanding
performance
Gold 140 159National
excellence
Platinum 160-200 Global leadership
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Site Selection
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Regional/Local Regulations Design Submittal
SS Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Ensure that projects comply with statutory laws and regulatory codes so as to support the local
governments in implementing such requirements
Compliance Options:
Design the project to comply with regional and local planning regulations and policies
Documentation Required:
Provide approval documents and plans obtained from competent government authorities
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the by-law requirements in the area of development. Ensure that these requirements are
incorporated at the design stage. Large scale projects come under the purview of MoEF. Ensure that
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been conducted.
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Avoid Development of Inappropriate Sites Construction Submittal
SS Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Avoid developments in ecologically sensitive areas and negate the associated environmental impacts
Compliance Options:
Inappropriate Sites:
Land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above the elevation of the 100- year flood level
Land which is specifically identified as habitat for any species on the threatened or endangered
list of Wildlife Institute of India (http://www.wii.gov.in/nwdc)
Within 100 feet of any wetland as defined by Environmental Information System (ENVIS),
(http://www.wetlandsofindia.org) (OR) as defined by local or state rule or law, whichever is
more stringent
OPTION 1:
Do not locate the project on any of the above listed inappropriate areas
(OR)
OPTION 2:
For projects where part of the site contains any or all of the above listed areas, ensure that no
development takes place in such areas
Documentation Required:
OPTION 1:
A site and or vicinity map indicating that the project is not located on any of the areas identified as
inappropriate sites(OR)
OPTION 2:
A site map indicating the areas identified as inappropriate areas within the site and a declaration that
no developments would come up in these areas through the life of the project
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Approach and Methodologies:
During the site selection process, give preference to those sites that do not include sensitive site
elements and restricted land types. Design the new development with minimal footprint to reduce
disruption of environmentally sensitive areas identified within the project.
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Preserve Existing Trees & Water Bodies Construction Submittal
SS Mandatory Requirement 3
Intent:
Preserve existing trees and water bodies to minimize site disturbance, thereby protecting the habitat
Compliance Options:
Preserve / transplant atleast 25% of existing / uprooted trees within the project or preserve /
transplant trees as per local by-law / EIA guidelines, whichever is more stringent (OR) Plant
atleast ten new saplings for every tree uprooted.
(AND)
In sites having water bodies,protect and restore atleast 25% of the existing water bodies.
Ensure that no developments take place within 100 feet radius of such areas
Incase the project does not have any water bodies , maintain existing waterways or nallahs
passing through the site , as appropriate
Documentation Required:
Provide a site plan showing existing trees, water bodies , existing water ways and nallahs within
the project. Also support drawings with relevant photographs
Provide a description of the strategies implemented on site to preserve or transplant existing
trees and restoration & preservation measures taken for water bodies, water ways, nalahs etc,.
A written commitment that no development will take place within 100 feet radius of water
bodies or that the water ways would maintained for the life of the project whichever is
applicable
Provide a description on the strategies to be implemented on site to maintain the tree plantation
during construction and post occupancy
Approach and Methodologies:
Conduct a site survey to identify trees and water bodies, such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers etc.,
located within the project. Develop the project such that there is minimum disturbance to existing eco-
systems. Demarcate construction boundaries to minimise disturbance of existing site and restore
previously degraded areas to their natural state. Develop a long term plan to maintain the conserved
areas during construction and post occupancy. Take appropriate measures to restrict development
within 100 feet of such areas.
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Soil Erosion Control Construction Submittal
SS Mandatory Requirement 4
Intent:
Control soil erosion to preserve the top soil, avoid contamination of air and natural water bodies
Compliance Options:
Areas with slopes 10%
o Avoid development on such portions and stabilise slopes through vegetative cover
Areas with slopes < 10%
o Implement soil erosion control measures conforming to best management practices
highlighted in National Building Code (NBC) 2009 of India. This is to be addressed
during construction and post occupancy
o Remove, stack & protect the top soil from the development areas and reuse for
landscaping, wherever applicable
Documentation Required:
For areas with slopes 10%
o Provide survey plans indicating the slopes
o Measures implemented to stabilise the slopes
For areas with slopes < 10%
o Provide survey plans indicating the slopes and areas marked for development
o Develop site erosion and sedimentation control plan that conforms to the best
management practices highlighted in the National Building Codes of India (NBC) Part
10, section 1, chapter 4 Protection of Landscape during Construction
The plan shall meet the following objectives:
Prevent loss of soil during construction by storm water runoff and/ or wind erosion, including
protecting topsoil by stockpiling for reuse
Prevent sedimentation of storm sewer or receiving streams and/ or air pollution with dust and
particulate matter
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Approach and Methodologies:
Consider retaining the areas with slopes greater than 10% and employ stabilising strategies, such as
terraced horticulture and forestry. Develop and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan
during the design phase of the project. Consider employing strategies such as temporary and permanent
seeding, mulching, earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment traps and sediment basins.
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Connectivity to Existing Infrastructure Design Submittal
SS Credit 1 Points: 2-6
Intent:
Conserve natural resources required for infrastructure by linking new and existing developments
Compliance Options:
Locate project within 30 km of atleast 3 of the following existing infrastructure
grid power
railway stations
airport
water supply infrastructure
waste water treatment facility
Note:For railway stations and airports distance will be measured from the project entries or exits
Documentation Required:
Submit an aerial map indicating the location and the distance of the project to the existing
infrastructure
Submit a brief narrative of the shared infrastructure
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the site vicinity and consider locating the project in close proximity to an existing
infrastructure such as airport, railway station, grid power etc,. Explore the possibility of sharing
infrastructure between the two.
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Conserve Biodiversity Construction Submittal
SS Credit 2 Points: 1-4
Intent:
Protect and conserve diversity of species and their natural habitats from adverse impacts of
development
Compliance Options:
Protect, restore atleast 25% of the natural habitat identified as vital for the conservation of
biodiversity by Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the Forest
Survey of India, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), or any other
competent authority.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Conserving Biodiversity
(AND / OR)
Implement strategies to enhance the biodiversity within the project which would demonstrate
significant environmental benefits ( 2 Points )
Documentation Required:
Provide site plan and photographs showing the location of the area earmarked for conservation
Measures implemented to protect and restore the habitat
Briefly describe measure implemented to enhance the bio diversity within the project such as
bird sanctuary, butterfly park, adding to the flora and fauna species etc.,
Submit long term management plan (10 years) for the preservation of conserved areas
A written commitment declaring that such areas will be protected through the life of the project
Approach and Methodologies:
Earmark the areas vital for the conservation of biodiversity such as forests, grasslands, wetlands,
coastal & marine ecosystems and desert ecosystems within the project. Implement measures to
conserve the earmarked areas. Develop a long term plan to maintain the conserved areas during
construction and post occupancy.
Percentage of Natural Habitat
Conserved
Points
> 25%
> 50%
1
2
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Retain Natural Topography Construction Submittal
SS Credit 3.1 Points: 2-4
Intent:
Conserve natural landscape by restricting developmental footprint, thereby minimising site disturbance
and the associated environmental impacts
Compliance Options:
Retain atleast 25% of the sites natural topography.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Retaining Natural Topography
Documentation Required:
Provide drawings, calculations and photographs showing the percentage of the sites natural topography
that has been conserved.
Approach and Methodologies:
Design the project with a minimal footprint through compact planning and increased densities.
Consider retaining the natural topography in the site or design landscape to the extent possible. In
areas which have fully grown trees, avoid destruction. Avoid developing paved surfaces on the site, as
much as possible.
Percentage of Natural TopographyRetained
Points
> 25%
>35%
2
4
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Public Landscape Areas Design Submittal
SS Credit 3.2 Points: 2-4
Intent:
Provide variety of open spaces to promote public health and encourage community interaction
Compliance Options:
Provide landscaped open areas to an extent of atleast 20% of each sector (OR) in accordance with the
local by-laws, whichever is more stringent. The landscape requirement should be addressed at the
sector level, i.e. for every 1.6 sq km area.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Public Landscape Areas
Notes:
Open area = Total Area Development Footprint
Development foot print includes building footprint, multi-level car parking, service areas,
roads and other similar areas
Vegetated roofs can also be considered as landscaped areas
Potted plants cannot be considered as landscaped areas
Documentation Required:
Provide a narrative of the existing land conditions
Provide a copy of local by-laws highlighting the open space requirements
Provide landscape plans and calculations highlighting percentages of open landscape areas
Approach and Methodologies:
Design the project with open landscaped areas to the extent possible. Ensure easy accessibility to all
such landscaped areas. Avoid developing paved surfaces on the site, as much as possible.
Percentage of PublicLandscape Areas
Points
> 20%
>30%
2
4
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Redevelopment of Contaminated Areas Construction Submittal
SS Credit 4 Points: 1-3
Intent:
Restore and reuse contaminated sites to reduce demand for undeveloped land
Compliance Options:
Implement measures to rehabilitate contaminated areas. Contaminated areas are those where either the
soil or water or both are polluted.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Redevelopment of Contaminated Areas
Documentation Required:
Site plan indicating the areas within the project that are contaminated
Confirmation that these areas are classified as contaminated sites from the competent
government authorities
Copy of site assessment and remediation report
Calculations showing percentages of such areas restored
Approach and Methodologies:
During the site selection process, give preference to contaminated/ brownfield sites. Adopt a site
remediation plan and cleanup the site using remediation strategies, such as pump-and-treat, bioreactors,
land farming or in-situ remediation.
Percentage of ContaminatedAreas Restored
Points
> 20%
> 30%
> 40%
1
2
3
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Preserve Agricultural Lands Construction Submittal
SS Credit 5 Points: 2-4
Intent:
Avoid developments in fertile lands to preserve such areas for food production
Compliance Options:
Retain atleast 20% the sites agricultural lands.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Retaining Agricultural Lands
(AND)
Restore or enhance the productive capacity of atleast 50% of such lands
Points for Restoring or Enhancing Productivity
of Agricultural Lands
Documentation Required:
Provide a site plan indicating the location of agricultural lands
Provide description of measures implemented to restore the productive capacity of such lands
Calculations showing the percentages of retained agricultural lands
Declaration that no developments will be planned in such areas
Approach and Methodologies:
Conduct detailed soil surveys to identify agricultural lands. Consider environment friendly measures
to restore the productive capacity of such lands. Earmark such areas to be utilized for agricultural
activities only.
Percentage ofAgricultural
Resources (by area)
Points
> 20%
> 30%
1
2
Percentage of Areas Restored orEnhanced (by area)
Points
> 50%
> 75%
1
2
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Community Farming Construction Submittal
SS Credit 5.2 Points: 2-4
Intent:
Minimise environmental damage from long distance transportation of food and provide secure &
affordable food production systems.
Compliance Options:
Dedicate permanent and viable growing spaces and provide associated facilities for the production &
selling of produce, such that atleast 5% of vegetable and fruit requirements of the community within a
project are met.
Points for Community Farming
Note: Calculations can be based on the assumption that 350 gms per person per day is the vegetable
and fruit consumption
Documentation Required:
Site plan showing the location and size of the areas allocated for growing produce and
related facilities.
Calculations showing that the food requirements of the households within the project are
met as specified in the table.
Written commitment that these spaces would be maintained and managed by an
authorized entity.
Approach and Methodologies:
Consider utilising vacant lands, low density areas, under developed areas or residential backyards as
growing spaces. Provide related facilities such as irrigation systems, green house facilities, secure
storages spaces, soil enhancements, selling platforms etc,.
Percentage of
Food Requirements met
Points
> 5%
> 10%
2
4
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Urban Microclimate Construction Submittal
SS Credit 6 Points: 3-4
Intent:
Reduce heat island effect to minimise impacts on urban climate
Compliance Options:
Address the following in all areas under developers scope
For footpaths, pathways, roads and other non-roof impervious areas (except surface parking
areas)- Provide tree cover (within 5 years) / shading with high reflectance material/ open grid
pavement for atleast 50% of the such areas.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for enhancing urban microclimate
(AND)
Surface Parking Spaces- Provide tree cover / shading with high reflectance material/ open
grid pavement for 50% of such areas (2 points)
Documentation Required:
Provide drawings and calculations indicating the areas provided with tree cover / shading with
high reflectance material/ open grid pavers
Support the drawings with relevant photographs
Approach and Methodologies:
Provide shades to constructed surfaces on the site through landscape features and utilise high-
reflectance materials for hardscapes. Consider replacing constructed surfaces (i.e., roof, roads,
sidewalks etc.,) with vegetated surfaces, such as open grid paving or specify high-albedo materials to
reduce the heat absorption.
Percentage ofareas under treecover/ high reflectance material/
open grid pavement
Points
> 50%
> 75%
1
2
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Land Use Planning
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Land Use Optimisation Design Submittal
LP Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Encourage compact and dense developments to reduce urban sprawl, thereby conserving land
Compliance Options:
Design residential and non- residential areas to meet the density requirements specified in
local by-laws
Documentation Required:
Submit land-use plan indicating residential and non-residential areas
Submit a document indicating the local by-law requirement of residential and non-
residential densities
Show calculations showing the percentage of residential and non-residential densities
achieved
Approach and Methodologies:
Adopt compact land use planning strategies. Plan the residential and non- residential areas within
the project for medium to high density development. Ensure that livability and quality of life is not
compromised in any way in such areas.
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Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce Construction Submittal
LP Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Promote welfare of construction workforce by providing safe and healthy work environment
Compliance Options:
Provide basic facilities such as:
Adequate housing for workforce during construction
Medical and emergency facilities
Sanitary measures (1 Toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers)
Drinking water facilities
Canteen facilities
Provision of personal protective equipment
Dust suppression measures as illustrated in NBC
Illumination levels in work areas in accordance with NBC
Documentation Required:
A brief description of the measures implemented to address safety and health aspects of the
construction workers Plan highlighting the location of the facilities
Approach and Methodologies:
Estimate the population of construction workforce expected to be employed within the project.
Consider planning for all basic faculties to provide safe and healthy living conditions for the
workers and their families.
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Basic Amenities within the Sector Design Submittal
LP Mandatory Requirement 3
Intent:
Locate basic amenities at walkable distances within the sector so as to reduce dependency on
automobiles and associated emissions
Compliance Options:
Provide atleast 10 basic amenities within 800 meters from the centre of the sector. Provide
transit stops at convenient location within the sector
1)Grocery shop, 2) Bank/ ATM, 3)Pharmacy, 4)Medical clinic, 5)Post office / courier service,
6)Auto rickshaw / taxi stand, 7)Laundry, 8)Electricity / water / telephone bills payment centers,
9)Parks with walking tracks, 10)Day care, 11)Coffee shop, 12)Restaurant, 13)Internet centre,
14)Stationery shop, 15)Beauty salon, 16)Hardware shop, 17)Place of worship, 18)Fire station,
19)Library, 20)School, 21)Community center, 22)Sports club / Fitness centre, etc.,
Note:Proximity is determined by drawing an 800 meter radius circle from the centre of the sector
and counting the services within that radius
Documentation Required:
Provide a site plan (to scale) of each sector showing the location and distance of the basic
amenities and transit stops.
Approach and Methodologies:
Plan the basic structure of the sector so as to provide all basic amenities within walkable distances.
Basic amenities should be accessible by convenient pedestrian pathways or by use of bicycles.
Restaurants can be counted twice and all other amenities are to be considered only once.
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Mixed Use Development Design Submittal
LP Credit 1 Points: 8
Intent:
Provide mutually compatible urban land uses within the sector to reduce dependency on automobiles
and associated emissions
Compliance Options:
Design for mixed use development within the sector. Provide atleast four developments within each
sector:
o Residential
o Commercial
o Medical
o Institutional
o Recreational
o Cultural
o Entertainment
Documentation Required:
Site plan indicating the location of the specified number of diverse land uses within each
sector
Indicate the area percentage of each development within the sector
Approach and Methodologies:
Promote mix of land uses within the sector to enhance walkability and community vitality. Integrate
the location of parks, community gardens, greenways, transit facilities, pathways into the sector
design.
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Housing Typologies Design Submittal
LP Credit 2 Points: 8
Intent:
Provide a range of housing types to encourage social and economic mix within the society
Compliance Options:
Promote diversity by including a variety of housing types, unit sizes, rents, and prices (2
points)
Provide atleast two of the following housing typologies within each sector: (4 points)
o High Income Group (HIG)
o Middle Income Group (MIG)
o Low Income Group (LIG)
(AND)
Earmark atleast 10% of housing within the sector for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
or in accordance with the local by-laws, whichever is more stringent. (2 points)
Documentation Required:
Provide the site plan showing the location of residential areas within the project
Legend showing different housing types, areas, prices, etc. within the sector
Calculations indicating the percentages of each housing type
Approach and Methodologies:
Incorporate various housing types and sizes within the sector and develop the master plan
accordingly
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Green Buildings Design Submittal
LP Credit 3 Points: 2-8
Intent:
Encourage design and construction of eco- friendly buildings to minimise negative environmental
impacts associated with development
Compliance Options:
Design atleast 20% of the built-up area within the project in accordance with appropriate green
building rating systems, such as IGBC and LEED India (eg., factories, homes, commercial
buildings, etc.,)
Points for Percentage of Built -Up Areas
Note:* The buildings should be individually certified at the time of township certification.
Documentation Required:
Provide documents to show that the buildings are registered / certified, as applicable
Submit calculations to show the required percentage of areas are being constructed as green
buildings.
Approach and Methodologies:
Select appropriate green building rating systems to design and construct the buildings within the
project as green buildings.
Points AwardedPercentages
of Built up Areas Registered Certified*
20%
30%
2
4
4
8
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Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Design Submittal
LP Credit 4 Points: 4
Intent:
Restore and reuse historical buildings to maintain cultural connectivity and reduce environmental
impacts resulting from new construction
Compliance Options:
Integrate into the project any building of historical significance
Conserve and restore the building as specified under byelaws for heritage building
conservation
Documentation Required:
Submit a site plan highlighting all historical buildings present within the project
Submit signed documentation declaring the site as heritage building from relevantgovernment authorities
Brief description of conservation strategies adopted along with photographs
Submit a brief narrative of the adaptive reuse of the historical building into the planning anddevelopment process
Approach and Methodologies:
Adaptive reuse is the process of adapting existing structures for purposes other than those initially
intended while retaining their historic features. Consider integrating existing buildings of cultural
and historical importance in the planning process for economic, cultural, environmental, and
community benefits. An old monument can become a hotel or a library or run down post office may
be converted to a retail store or a museum. Asses the buildings structural integrity, if required
implement measures to restore the building for reuse.
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Employment Opportunities (Post Occupancy) Design Submittal
LP Credit 5 Points: 2-6
Intent:
Provide opportunities of employment for people within the township to combat sprawl and reduce
long distance travel & associated emissions
Compliance Options:
Provide full time employment opportunities for atleast 20% of the population
Ensure that the employment opportunities are diverse and cater to all sections of the society
Points for Employment Opportunities
Documentation Required:
Provide a brief description of the employment opportunities created interms of numbers and
diversity
Provide calculations to indicate the percentages of employment opportunities created withinthe project as per the table.
Approach and Methodologies:
Consider creating opportunities for employment within the project at the design stage. Estimate the
percentage of employment to be generated within the project. Locate workplaces closer to the
residential sector Ensure that the jobs created cater to all sections of the society. Provide a diversity
and range of employment opportunities such as full time, part time, technical jobs, service
oriented jobs, retail and hospitality etc,.
Employment as a Percentage ofTotal Po ulation Points
20%
30%
40%
2
4
6
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Social Initiatives Design Submittal
LP Credit 6 Points: 3-6
Intent:
Encourage the project to take up social initiatives, within or outside the project boundary to
create a harmonious relationship with local community
Compliance Options:
Three or more of the following measures can be considered
(3 points for any three measures implemented)
Promote local traditions through craft and cottage industry.
Drinking water facilities
Employment opportunities for local farmers
Building of schools and hospitals for locals
Vocational training institutes for women
Any other social initiatives which would have a positive impact on the local community
Documentation Required:
Provide a detailed narrative on the initiatives taken and their impacts.
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey and estimate the total percentage local population within and beyond the project boundary.
Develop strategies for the welfare and rehabilitation local communities. Some measures can be
providing potable water facilities, sanitation, health care centers, schools, vocational training
institutes for school and college drops- outs, rural women and other marginalized groups , etc,.
Consider involving NGOs, social welfare organizations etc.,
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Transportation Planning
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Long TermTransportation Management Plan Design Submittal
TP Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Encourage long term planning of cohesive transportation system to reduce adverse environmental
impacts emanating from future traffic volumes
Compliance Options:
Develop a long term transportation management plan that includes the following:
Estimation of the traffic volumes expected to be generated in the next 5, 10 &15 years
Measures implemented to manage traffic volumes expected to be generated 5, 10 & 15
years
Strategies to incorporate public transportation facilities such as MRT, local bus service, etc,.
Measures to mitigate environmental impacts due to traffic emissions
Documentation Required:
Submit Transportation master plan of the project
Provide a copy of the traffic analysis report
Description of short term and long term measures to be implemented to manage traffic and
reduce congestion
Provide documentation showing compliance with the norms specified in the latest edition of
Bharat Standard for Vehicular Emissions for all public transport
Approach and Methodologies:
Estimate the total traffic volumes to be generated by proposed developments, expected patterns of
traffic movement, sector-wise peak period traffic volumes. Provide efficient transportation systems.
Consider strategies such as providing lanes for high occupancy vehicles (HOV), carriageways,
expressways, service roads, one-way streets, synchronisation of traffic signals, etc.,.
Consider measures such as road pricing, high parking charges, preferred parking for van pools, car
pools and encourage the use of public transportation for reducing traffic congestion. Measures such
as street tree plantation, street walls, auto use restrictions and no honking rules absorb and deflect
sound due to vehicular movement.
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Design for Differently Abled Design Submittal
TP Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Ensure that the public spaces and transit facilities are accessible to differently abled people
Compliance Options:
The master plan shall incorporate the following provisions for differently abled people:
Design for safe, comfortable and easy access to all public spaces and transit stops
Uniformity in flooring level / ramps at public spaces and transit stops
Appropriately designed preferred car parking spaces at public spaces and transit stops
Documentation Required:
Provide drawings showing provisions for differently abled people
Approach and Methodologies:
Identify all possible facilities required to cater to differently abled people. Design the public spaces
and transit facilities to ensure that certain basic provisions for differently abled people are
incorporated into the planning.
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Access to Local Transit Facilities Design Submittal
TP Credit 1 Points: 8
Intent:
Encourage the use of public transportation and minimize the use of private vehicles, thereby
reducing fossil fuel consumption, vehicular emissions & its adverse effects on public health
Compliance Options: (2 points for each measure)
Provide access to public transportation, such as public bus stations or railway stations,
within a distance of 1 km from the centre of the sector
Ensure full visibility of approaching vehicles at transit facilities. Sightlines on the right side
of the transit facility should be clear of obstructions such as trees, poles, buildings etc.,
All transit stop facilities to be sheltered and provided with 1.25 W/ ft2 illumination and
seating capacity for atleast 10 passengers . Provide route maps in all transit facilities
Provide toilets near every alternate bus stops and at each rapid transit station
Documentation Required:
Provide site plan(s) indicating distances from the centre of the township to the railway
station and bus stops
Provide a description of comfort and safety measures adopted in the design of transit stops
Approach and Methodologies:
Locate and design the local transit facilities such that it is easily accessible from any point within the
township.
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Alternate Refueling Station Constructional Submittal
TP Credit 2 Points: 2-6
Intent:
Encourage the use of eco-friendly vehicles by providing alternate refueling stations, thereby
reducing fossil fuel consumption, vehicular emissions & its adverse effects on public health
Compliance Options:
Provide alternate refueling facilities such as electric recharging points / alternate refueling facility
(eq .CNG, biofuels etc,) in atleast 50% refueling stations within the project boundary.
Points awarded are as follows:
Points for Alternate Refueling Stations
Documentation Required:
Provide plans showing provisions for electric recharging / alternate refueling facility at
refuelling stations
Provide calculations demonstrating that eco-friendly refueling facilities provided within the
project to meet the credit criteria
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the type of eco-friendly vehicles already plying on the roads and also survey the kind of
vehicles which may come up in the future. Consider providing sufficient charging facilities/refueling
stations for such modes of transportation at public parking spaces. While considering such facilities,
ensure that all safety aspects have been addressed.
Percentage of Refueling
Stations
Points
50%
75%
100%
2
4
6
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75-150 M
Intersection Interval
Distance at sector boundary
Street Network Design Submittal
TP Credit 3 Points: 8
Intent:
Provide interconnected street network to facilitate transport efficiency and easy connectivity
Compliance Options: (2 points for each measure)
Design interconnected street network such that streets intersect at every 75 -150m intervals
within each sector (Figure1)
Width of the street network to be 20m or as specified in byelaws which ever is higher All
streets to be accessible to general public
(AND) Design street networks to facilitate interconnectivity between the sectors so that there is an
intersection at every 75-150 m along the boundary of the sectors (Figure1)
Documentation Required:
Submit drawings highlighting the street network ,intersection intervals and width of streets
within the sector and along the boundary of sector
Submit a declaration that the streets are accessible by the general public for the life of the
project.
Approach and Methodologies:
Design streets for better connectivity and pedestrian access.Make streets livable by slowing traffic
and provide attractive streetscapes by adding trees, plants, lights, and signage, etc.,
75 -150 M
Intersection IntervalDistance within the sector
Figure1- Street Network within a Sector
75 -150 M
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Bicycle Lanes Design Submittal
TP Credit 4 Points: 6
Intent:
Reduce automobile dependency for short distance commuting, thereby reducing vehicular
emissions, traffic congestion and promoting physical activity & public health
Compliance Options:
Encourage the use of bicycle as an environment friendly transportation choice. (2 points for each
measure)
Provide lanes on both sides of the street, for all non motorized vehicles (NMV) such as
bicycles, cycle rickshaws etc., The lanes to be atleast 3m in width or as specified in the
byelaws
Design NMV lane network to connect to all basic amenities and transit facilities
Develop strategies and measures to ensure that lanes are not encroached by vehicular traffic
or pedestrians
Documentation Required:
Submit street plans indicating the layout, widths and connectivity of the bicycle lanes within
the sector
Approach and Methodologies:
Provide separate lanes for bicycle users, and allot parking spaces for bicycles.
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Pedestrian Network Design Submittal
TP Credit 5 Points: 10
Intent:
Provide well designed interconnected pedestrian network to provide a safe and comfortable
walking experience
Compliance Options: (2 points for each measure)
Design and construct integrated and cohesive pedestrian network to all local transit facilities
and between residential & local commercial ,civic structures & plazas and
Provide exclusive & shaded footpaths and pathways having a minimum width of 2 m for
comfortable pedestrian access
Provide street lighting for entire pedestrian network. Lux levels of the street lighting to
conform with values specified in NBC standards. Provide full cut-off fixtures which focus
light downwards and do not cause glare.
Design footpath and pathways to be barrier free and navigable by differently abled people
Develop strategies and measures to ensure that the footpaths and pathways are not
encroached by hawkers and street vendors
Documentation Required:
Provide typical site plan indicating the footpath & pathway networks and its integration with
the surrounding vicinities
Provide typical drawings and details of footpaths and pathways
Support drawings with relevant photographs
Provide a declaration that the pedestrian paths would be preserved for the life of the project
Approach and Methodologies:
Design footpaths and pathways for better connectivity and pedestrian access. Ensure that the
pathways and footpaths are clear of any obstructions such as light poles, plantation, street furniture
etc,. Consider designing a separate street lighting plan for pedestrian network. Height of light poles
should be designed as keeping in mind the width of the pathway / footpath width. Provide lux
levels in accordance with the land use. Higher lux levels for non- commercial, isolated areas and
lower for commercial or high activity areas. Ensure that street tree plantations do not block the light
from street light poles
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Infrastructure Management
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Rainwater Harvesting, 25% Design Submittal
IM Mandatory Requirement 1
Intent:
Harvest rainwater to enhance the ground water table and reduce municipal water demand
Compliance Options:
Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system (sector level) to capture atleast 25% of 5-year
average one day rainfall from the projects developed areas (areas within the scope of the
developer).
Note:In areas where recharging the aquifer is not feasible, collection and reuse may be considered
Documentation Required:
A site plan indicating the projects development footprint
Provide rainfall data of the region
Provide details of the installed rainwater harvesting system, volume of water captured and
storage capacity
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the water table in the zone. Design appropriate harvesting system based on the sub-surface
characteristics. Factors to be considered include weathering, fractures & joints for rocky sites and
thickness of aquifer for sedimentary sites.
Capture rainwater from roof & non-roof areas for reuse. The design should also include
arrangements to filter out pollutants from the captured rainwater. Such pollutants and impurities
include paper waste, leaves, bird droppings, dust, etc.
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Segregation of Solid Waste Design Submittal
IM Mandatory Requirement 2
Intent:
Reduce disposal of waste in landfills and facilitate reuse of such waste, during post-occupancy
Compliance Options:
Develop a project waste management plan and identify methods to segregate & dispose the waste
efficiently. Identify local agencies / recyclers to collect and dispose the segregated waste.
The following strategies can be incorporated for solid waste segregation & disposal:
Garbage segregation shall be as per Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management &
Handling Rules, 2000
Place colour coded waste bins in all public areas to enable segregation of waste.
Provide centralised collection & storage area for recyclable waste, such as paper, glass,
metal, cardboard, plastics, e-waste & organic waste, as applicable
Note:For MSW (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 refer Research & Publications at
www.green-ensys.org
Documentation Required:
Provide detailed description on the waste management plan adopted within the project
Description of the measures adopted to segregate waste at sector level
Submit detailed drawings showing the location and area of the centralized waste collection
& storage facility within the project
List the local agencies / recyclers responsible for collection and disposal the segregated
wasteApproach and Methodologies:
Allocate suitable area for sorting out dry and wet wastes. Examine the scope for recycling items of
waste collected within the project. Identify local vendors/ recyclers of waste materials, such as
paper, glass, plastic, cardboard, metal, organic wastes and e wastes & batteries. Educate the
occupant about recycling methods.
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Rainwater Harvesting Design Submittal
IM Credit 1 Points: 4-8
Intent:
Harvest rainwater to enhance the ground water table and reduce municipal water demand
Compliance Options:
Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system to capture atleast 50% (sector level) of 5-year
average one day rainfall from the projects developed areas (areas within the scope of the
developer).
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Rainwater Harvesting
Note:In areas where recharging the aquifier is not feasible, collection and reuse may be considered
Documentation Required:
Provide rainfall data of the region
Provide details on the rainwater harvesting system, volume of water captured and storage
capacity
Provide calculations showing the percentage of captured rainwater
Approach and Methodologies:
Survey the water table in the zone. Design appropriate harvesting structure based on the sub-surface
characteristics. Factors to be considered include weathering, fractures & joints for rocky sites and
thickness of aquifer for sedimentary sites.
Capture rainwater from roof & non-roof areas for reuse. The design should also include flushing
arrangement to let out impurities in the first few showers. Such pollutants and impurities include
paper waste, leaves, bird droppings, dust, etc.
Rainwater Harvesting System to
Capture / RechargePoints
50 % runoff
75 % runoff
95% runoff
4
6
8
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Waste Water Treatment Design Submittal
IM Credit 2.1 Points: 4
Intent:
Encourage treatment of waste water to avoid pollution of natural water streams
Compliance Options:
Provide centralised waste water treatment infrastructure to treat 100% of the waste water
generated within the project (3 points)
(AND)
Ensure that the treated waste water conforms to the quality standards as prescribed by central or
state pollution control board (1 point)
Documentation Required:
Provide a detailed description and drawings of the installed on-site waste water treatmentsystem
Provide water balance (approximate) of the project
Show calculations indicating the percentage of waste water treated as specified in the table
A written declaration that the treatment facility conforms to the quality standards prescribed
by central or state pollution control board
Approach and Methodologies:
Calculate the waste water volumes generated within the project. Design appropriately the capacity
of the on-site waste water treatment system. While designing the treatment system, ensure that the
treated waste water meets the required quality standards based on its purpose of application. Install
signage to caution occupants that this water is not potable. Ensure periodic testing of the treated
water to meet the quality standards as prescribed by central / state pollution control board.
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Waste Water Reclamation Design Submittal
IM Credit 2.2 Points: 2-4
Intent:
Encourage the use of recycled water to reduce demand for municipal water
Compliance Options:
Provide waste water distribution infrastructure so as to convey atleast 75% of the treated waste
water to large turf areas (parks and golf courses, landscaped public areas etc.,), horticulture /
irrigation and other areas of non potable uses.
Points are awarded as below.
Points for Reuse of Treated Waste Water
Note:This point can be claimed only if the waste water that is reused is treated in-situ
Documentation Required:
Provide a detailed description of the water requirements for landscaping and other nonpotable uses
Provide calculations showing the percentages of waste water reused as specified in the table
Provide a drawing and brief description of the infrastructure provided to convey the waste
water to landscaped areas and other non potable uses
Approach and Methodologies:
Ensure that the quality of the treated waste water is fit and safe for reuse. Prioritise the use of
treated waste water based on the demand. Treated waste water can be used for irrigation, flushing
and make-up water for cooling towers. Ensure periodic testing of the treated water to ensure that
the water is fit for reuse.
Percentage of Treated
Waste Water ReusedPoints
75 %
100 %
2
4
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Energy Efficiency Design Submittal
IM Credit 3 Point: 2-6
Intent:
Maximise energy efficiency in infrastructural equipment, thereby reducing the environmental
impacts resulting from energy use
Compliance Options:
Design exterior street lighting, traffic lights, motors and water pumps to exceed the efficiency
requirements of ECBC / ASHRAE 90.1 by atleast 10%
Points are awarded as below.Points for Infrastructure Energy Efficiency
Documentation Required:
List all infrastructural equipments and lighting systems installed within the project
Calculations showing percentage savings exceeding the baseline requirements specified in
ECBC / ASHRAE
Brief narrative explaining how the savings will be achieved
Approach and Methodologies:
Identify the products and equipment available in the market and their properties with regard to
energy performance. While selecting these products and equipment, consider their associated
environmental impacts. Decision making with respect to selection of products can be based on the
life cycle assessment approach rather than the initial cost. Determine the applications where
automatic controls can help in energy savings. Obtain details of the controls and ensure proper
installation.
Percentage of Energy Savings Points
> 10 %
> 15 %
> 20%
> 25%
>30%
2
3
4
5
6
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Onsite Renewable Energy Design Submittal
IM Credit 4 Points: 6-10
Intent:
Promote the use of renewable energy technologies to reduce the impacts associated with the energy
produced from fossil fuel
Compliance Options:
Install renewable energy systems to generate power through solar, wind, bio-mass, bio-gas, bio-
diesel or any other forms of renewable energy so that their installed capacity is atleast 20% of the
annual energy consumption in areas under the developers scope.
Points are awarded as follows:Points for On -site Renewable Energy Power
Documentation required:
Description of the renewable energy and associated technologies installed within the project
Calculations indicating the percentages of electrical load met through renewable energy
technologies
Submit installation details for renewable energy source
Provide purchase invoice
Approach and Methodologies:
Take into consideration the renewable energy feasibility while determining the power requirement
from the local utility. The following are the sources of renewable energy that can be considered
under this credit - Solar energy, wind energy, biomass, bio-gas etc.,
On site renewable energy as apercentage of annual energy
consumption
Points
> 20 %
> 30 %
> 40 %
6
8
10
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Off-site Green Power Design Submittal
IM Credit 5 Points: 10-15
Intent:
Encourage utilities to buy off-site renewable energy so as to reduce the environmental impacts
associated with the energy produced from fossil fuels
Compliance Options:
Demonstrate the project has invested in off-site green power for atleast 50 % of the total annual
consumption in areas under developer's scope
Points are awarded as follows:
Points for Off-Site Green Power
Documentation Required:
Provide documents indicating the green power provider with the contract details
Total connected electrical load and total annual green power purchase need to be provided
Approach and Methodologies:
Estimate the energy needs of the project on annual basis. Install off-site green power plants which
meet atleast 25 % of the total energy requirement of the project. Green power can be derived from
solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low impact hydro sources.
Off site green power as apercentage of annual energy
consumption
Points
> 50 %
> 60 %
> 70 %
> 80 %
> 90 %
> 100 %
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Construction Waste Reduction Construction Submittal
IM Credit 6 Points: 3-6
Intent:
Avoid construction waste and debris from being sent to landfills and ensure that the recyclable
waste is redirected to manufacturing units or reused in appropriates sites
Compliance Options:
Avoid atleast 50% of the waste generated during construction and demolition from being sent to
landfills and incinerators. Segregate waste generated during construction and subsequent diversion
for recycling or reuse. Calculate percentage either by weight or volume.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Waste Reduction, During Construction
Documentation Required:
Develop and implement waste management plan
Submit records of total waste generated
Provide calculations showing the quantity of waste diverted from landfills
Approach and Methodologies:
Collect and segregate all construction debris generated on site based on their utility. Examine
means of sending such waste to manufacturing units, which use them as raw materials. Typical
construction debris generated during construction in the zone include broken bricks, steel bars,
broken t iles, glass, wood waste, paint cans, cement bags, packing materials, etc.,. Develop local
vendors to handle and divert the waste for recycling or reuse.
Percentage of Waste Diverted Points
> 50 %
> 75 %
3
6
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Organic Solid Waste Management Design Submittal
IM Credit 7 Points: 3-6
Intent:
Ensure effective organic waste management within the project so as not to dispose useful waste to
landfills, post occupancy
Compliance Options:
Install on-site treatment plant to treat atleast 50% of organic waste generated within the project.
The output from such systems like manure, power, etc., should be reused within the project.
Points are awarded as below:
Points for Organic Waste Management
Percentage of treated organic waste Points
> 50%
> 75 %
3
6
Note:Organic waste includes household kitchen waste and garden waste.
Documentation Required:
Submit design details of the organic waste treatment plant installed
Calculations indicating the quantities of organic waste generated within the projects and
treated
Quantity of treated organic waste reused within the project
Approach and Methodologies:
Calculate the quantum of organic waste generated on the site. Design the waste treatment plant with
suitable capacity to efficiently manage the waste and recover resources. Typical technologies
recognised are vermicomposting, digesters, gasifiers, etc.,
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Recycled Materials Construction Submittal
IM Credit 8 Points: 3-6
Intent:
Encourage the use of materials with recycled content to reduce environmental impacts associated
with the use of virgin materials
Compliance Options:
Select materials having recycled content such that the total recycled content constitutes atleast 10%
(by cost; civil materials only) of the materials used for construction of infrastructure, such as
roadways, surface parking lots, pavements, sidewalks, underground cement piping etc,.
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