The Smart Location and Linkage Credit for Steep Slope Protection aims to protect steep slopes from

development to prevent erosion, habitat destruction, and other environmental impacts. For a site

with a significant portion of steep slopes, such as the described 2-acre area at a 50% slope, LEED ND

guidelines typically allow only a smaller percentage of the site to be developed. In this scenario, 50%

of the site may be developed, which corresponds to option A.

Reference:

LEED v4 Neighborhood Development Guide: This document outlines the requirements for protecting

steep slopes and the allowable percentage of development based on slope severity (USGBC, LEED v4

Neighborhood Development Current Version).

LEED Reference Guide for Neighborhood Development: Provides detailed criteria for determining

allowable development on steep slopes and the associated credits (USGBC, LEED Reference Guide for

Neighborhood Development).