SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Accessibility and Wellness

Topic

Equity and Inclusivity

Question #

A3.2 – Inclusive Amenities

Question

Have steps been taken to enhance inclusive amenities at the building?

Applicability

All asset classes 
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building

Answer & Scoring

  • Yes = Points as indicated below

Select all that apply:

    • Universal washrooms = 1 point
    • Baby feeding room = 1 point
    • Infant change tables in washrooms for all genders = 1 point
    • Family washrooms = 1 point
    • Gender neutral washrooms = 1 point
    • Provision of free female hygiene products = 1 point
    • On-site childcare = 1 point
    • Prayer/meditation/restorative room = 1 point
    • Spaces provided for community events/meetings = 1 point
    • Outdoor place of respite = 1 point
    • Safety and security measures (e.g., lighting, areas of refuge, safe walk programs, visible entries and exits) = 1 point
    • Training for tenants or employees (e.g., anti-racism, LGBTQIA+) = 1 point
    • Other = 1 point
  • No = 0 points
  • Not Applicable – No common areas/spaces on-site. Please provide documentation demonstrating spaces in landlord or owner’s control do not apply to these requirements = 0/0

Max of 5 points

Requirements

  1. For owner or landlord-controlled areas, indicate the inclusive amenity features that are implemented to make building users feel welcome

The strategies covered under this question are meant to go above and beyond common tenant / occupant engagement initiatives. Applicants are required to demonstrate the effort taken to understand building specific DEI challenges and opportunities.

By implementing strategies to create a sense of place that celebrates both relevant historic and contemporary cultures, owners or landlords can foster community-building opportunities beyond the site boundaries.

Inclusivity efforts will enhance safety, security and comfort while promoting a sense of belonging for all building users and the broader community.

Documentation

  • Description of strategies implemented with accompanying photos

Suggested Lead

In-house, with third-party support

Value

  • Inclusive amenities are building features that allow people of all abilities, ages, cultures, economic situations, educations, genders, languages, and races to collectively use a building
  • Implement inclusive amenities to improve the project’s inclusivity

Description

The strategies covered under this question are meant to go above and beyond common tenant / occupant engagement initiatives. Applicants are required to demonstrate the effort taken to understand building specific DEI challenges and opportunities.

By implementing strategies to create a sense of place that celebrates both relevant historic and contemporary cultures, owner or landlords can foster community-building opportunities beyond the site boundaries.

Inclusivity efforts will enhance safety, security and comfort while promoting a sense of belonging for all building users and the broader community.

References

None

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

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