Form-Based Codes

Denver Edging Towards Form-Based Code

Denver is seeking to revise its zoning, shifting to a form-based code that more precisely dictates what type of buildings go where and what they should look like.

24 August 2009 - 8:00am

Architectural Record

Placemaking Through Zoning

Zoning is often portrayed as the great evil of city planning, but Les Pollock of Camiros argues that we shouldn't dismiss the power of zoning to create great communities.

13 August 2009 - 3:00am

Form-Based Code Voted Down in Miami

In a surprising turn of opinion, Miami commissioners voted against the city's long-planned form-based code, Miami 21.

7 August 2009 - 10:00am

The Miami Herald

Miami 21 and the Redevelopment of Biscayne Boulevard

The Miami Herald looks at the redevelopment of Biscayne Boulevard, which was unofficially accomplished using the still proposed Miami 21 zoning regulations, and wonders if all of the city's corridors could redevelop in such a manner.

6 August 2009 - 10:00am

Miami Herald

Mike Lydon

Miami 21's Final Act?

Sun, 08/02/2009 - 19:40

After more than four years of public meetings, new drafts, extensive revisions, debate, and controversy, Miami 21 is finally scheduled for its first City Commission reading on August 6th. For all who have, or continue to work patiently and dilligently on the groundbreaking zoning code, this is exciting and relieving news.

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Towards 'Dynamic' Zoning

Don Elliott, author of A Better Way to Zone, argues that dynamic zoning regulations can help cities grow appropriately and avoid bottlenecks to good development.

2 February 2009 - 5:00am

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