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Type of development projects applicable <br />•Multi-family developments are the highest priority, followed <br />by commercial/industrial <br />•Determine applicability for new and redevelopments <br />Third-Party Rating System <br />•Best practices recommend the use of a third-party rating system, <br />along with a customized City overlay. This allows the city to <br />customize its policy or ordinance, but provides flexibility for <br />developers in how to meet sustainable building targets <br />•City benefits: lessens the need for specialized staff or extensive staff <br />time in verifying project compliance, since third-party systems <br />already use widely accepted sustainability standards. <br />•Other benefits: leveraging existing rating systems that are well- <br />known in construction allows easier communication and more cost- <br />effective implementation. <br />•Common examples: B3 Guidelines, LEED <br />•City staff will research and identify a third-party rating system <br />24