For Part 2a, add: "(excluding skylights)" after "All glazing..."

For Part 2a, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "from the floor"

Stair width set at a minimum of 1.4 m [56 in] between handrails, or the maximum width allowable by local code.

Projects with more than one staircase that meets the requirements of Part 1 and Part 3 of this feature may use a staircase less than 1.4 m wide to comply with Part 2c.

For Part 3e, remove: "the stairs are" after "when"

Add: "throughout the stair:" after "...by incorporating at least 2 of the following"

Remove: "Clearly visible from the main entrance to the project, or located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance". Add: "Clearly visible from the building’s main entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area, or are located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance"

Projects that have significantly progressed through or have completed development, design, and/or planning processes may be exempt from Part 2 and may still achieve credit for this feature if achieving Parts 1 and 3. Projects pursuing this AAP are required to submit documentation that demonstrates significant hardship, such as financial or scheduling implications, in order to be exempt from Part 2.

Add: "f. Biophilic elements"

Add: "throughout the space" before "Wayfinding signage"

Change the first line of Part 1 from "The following requirements are met for at least one common staircase:" to "In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To encourage intermittent bouts of physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior through accessible, safe, and visually appealing stairs, entryways, and corridors.'

Staircases located in residential units may be exempt from meeting the requirements of Part 2c (stair width set at a minimum of 1.4m [56 in] between handrails).

Change “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one staircase meets the following requirements:” to “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:”

(Approved)
As one of the two required incentives for this feature, projects may use on-site bike pool that meets the following requirement:
a. Bicycles are present in sufficient quantity such that 5% of the project population could reserve or use a bicycle at any time, or it is demonstrated that the number of bicycles provided exceeds demand by at least 20%.

For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove:
"Existing (Removed):
As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and ensure there is capacity to accommodate all employees who elect to participate.
Note that a second activity incentive program must be implemented in order to demonstrate achievement of Feature 65."

Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016"

For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove:
"Existing (Removed):
As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and ensure there is capacity to accommodate all employees who elect to participate. Note that a second activity incentive program must be implemented in order to demonstrate achievement of Feature 65."

Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016"

Remove: "c. A subsidy of at least $240 per year is available to each interested employee to cover the costs of
participation in races, group fitness activities and sports teams". Add: "c. A meaningful subsidy offered at least yearly towards participation or membership costs for fitness activities such as: races, group fitness classes, sports teams, fitness centers, training centers, gyms, or studios. Direct subsidies of an equivalent amount are also acceptable"

Remove: "e. A subsidy of at least $50 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of a bicycle share
membership". Add: "e. No cost or discounted physical activity opportunities or memberships, in which it can be demonstrated that 30% of occupants have utilized on a regular basis (at least weekly) over the last six months"

Updated:
Incentives for employees who demonstrate regular, independent exercise/physical activity engagement, healthy eating habits, or other independent activities to promote a healthy lifestyle may be used to comply with Feature 65.

Existing (Removed):
Incentives of a $200 amount provided to employees for demonstration of independent regular exercise, healthy eating habits, biometric screenings or other independent activities to promote a healthy lifestyle may be used as one of the two required compliance strategies for Feature 65.

Remove: "A plan with at least 2 of the following is developed and implemented". Add: "At least two of the following are implemented for all full-time employees"

As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and the owner will accommodate similar incentives for alternatives upon employee request.
Note that a second activity incentive program must be implemented in order to demonstrate achievement of Feature 65.

Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)"

In part description, remove: "Early education, elementary and middle schools". Add: "Early education and primary schools"

Add: "from a qualified professional" after "The following is offered"

Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Parts 1 and 2 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)"

In 26 Jul, 2017 AAP, remove: “per hectare [17.5 DU/acre]”. Add: "per acre [17.5 DU/hectare]"

Projects may use Option 1. Surround Density of the LEED BD+C Surrounding density and diverse uses Credit to comply with Part 3: Neighborhood Connectivity. Documentation must demonstrate that the project is located on a site where the surrounding density within 400 m [1/4 mi] of the project boundary has a minimum combined density of at least 5,050 m²/acre [22,000 ft²/hectare] of buildable land, a minimum residential density of 7 dwelling units (DU) per acre [17.5 DU/hectare], or a minimum nonresidential density (FAR) of 0.5.

Add: "or open air courtyard" after "b. A plaza"

Remove: "The project is eligible for at least 3 points in the LEED BD+C: New Construction "Surrounding
density and diverse uses" credit". Add: "At least four existing and publicly available diverse uses (listed in LEED BD+C: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Appendix 1) are present within 800 m [0.5 mi] of the main building entrance"

Add annotated map as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance.

In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance"

Remove: "accessible" after "following spaces is". Add: "with complimentary access" after "building's main entrance"

Remove: "a. Parks with playgrounds, workout stations, trails or an accessible body of water". Add: "a. A green space or park with playground features"

Add: "c. A trail network."

Add: "e. A gym, fitness, or training center."

Add: "access to" after "through complimentary"

Add: "complimentary access to" after "occupants provide"

Add annotated map as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance.

In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote daily physical activity through the provision of on-site support for active commuting.'

The following requirement is met:
a. Projects provide some combination of cardiorespiratory exercise equipment in an interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use.
Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:
a. Treadmills.
b. Elliptical machines.
c. Rowing machines.
d. Stationary exercise bicycles.

The following requirement is met:
a. Projects provide some combination of muscle-strengthening exercise equipment in an interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use.
Some combination of the following is provided in the interior fitness space free of charge, in a quantity that would allow use by at least 1% of regular building occupants and accompanied by instructions for safe use:
a. Multi-station equipment.
b. Bench-press with a self-spotting rack.
c. Full squat-rack.
d. Pull-up bar.

In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m (164 ft.)". Add: "200 m [650 ft]"

Add: "complimentary access to" after "exercise by providing"

Add Owner Letters of Assurance as required documentation, add on-site spot checks as required verification, remove visual inspections.

Add: "c. Pairs of fixed-height desks of standing and seated heights (which need not be located adjacent to each other)."

Add Owner Letters of Assurance as required documentation, add on-site spot checks as required verification, remove visual inspections.

The Italian Code for Accessibility DM 236, 14 June 1989 has been accepted as an equivalent for ISO 21542:2011 of Feature 72 Part 1.

Projects seeking to use this equivalency must meet the following requirements:
-Where present, water fountains must meet ISO guidelines.
-Ramps with a rise over 500 mm should have a slope below 5%.
-Signage must comply with ISO guidelines for universal signage. Visual, audible and tactile signage using familiar symbols should be present in the project.

South Africa's National Building Regulations, Part S: Facilities for persons with disability (SANS 10400-S:2011 Edition 3) has been accepted as an equivalent for ADA Regulations of Feature 72 Part 1.

Buildings without Barriers has been accepted as an alternative for the requirements of Feature 72 Part 1 in Europe.