Intent + Requirements

INTENT

The intent of this Imperative is to foster local communities and businesses, while minimizing transportation impacts.

REQUIREMENTS

The project must incorporate place-based solutions and contribute to the expansion of a regional economy rooted in sustainable practices, products, and services.

Manufacturer location for materials must adhere to the following restrictions:

• 20% or more of the materials construction budget must come from within 500 kilometers (km) of the construction site.
• 30% of the total materials construction budget must come from within 1000 km of the construction site or closer.
• An additional 25% of the materials construction budget must come from within 5000 km of the construction site.
• The remaining 25% of materials may be sourced from any location.
  

*“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”
Anna Lappe, American Author and Educator