Which of the following would contribute to the Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 2. Diverse Uses?

Which of the following would contribute to the Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 2. Diverse Uses?
A . An existing bus stop located 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) away from the LEED project’s main entrance
B . An existing restaurant that is 3/4 mi. (1.20 km) away from the LEED project’s main entrance
C . An existing fast-food restaurant with no drive-in service located 1/8 mi. (0.20 km) away from the LEED project’s main entrance
D . A planned school that will be occupied within 18 months of the date of the LEED project’s initial certificate of occupancy and is located 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) away from the LEED project’s main entrance

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Option 2 of the Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, requires that the project’s main entrance be within a 1/2-mile walking distance of at least seven operational and publicly accessible uses. The existing fast-food restaurant without a drive-in service, being only 1/8 mi. away, meets the criteria for proximity and is considered a diverse use under this credit1.

Reference: LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C): Reference Guide2.

LEED Credit Library: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses3.

Firstgreen Consulting: LEED Certification- Requirements for LT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses1.