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Buffalo's Green Code Signed Into Law

After six years and 242 meetings, Buffalo's Green Code was signed into law Tuesday. The Green Code is the first rewrite of the city's zoning ordinance since 1953, and one of only three citywide form-based codes implemented in North America.

January 4, 2017 - The Buffalo News

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Expected for Approval Today: The New Buffalo Green Code

The Buffalo Common Council is expected to approve a highly anticipated overhaul of its zoning code. Known commonly as the Buffalo Green Code, city planners tout the new code as deliberately contemporary and progressive.

December 27, 2016 - The Buffalo News

Checking In on the Buffalo Green Code

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown provides insight into one of the nation's most significant planning efforts.

January 6, 2016 - Urbanophile

Pedestrian Accessibility the Key to Buffalo's New Green Code

An op-ed column for The Buffalo News explains the thinking behind Buffalo's new Green Code—especially its benefits for walking, bicycling, and public transit.

February 24, 2015 - The Buffalo News

Buffalo Rebooting its Code

Buffalo is nearing the finish line in an efforts to draft a new form-based code.

June 17, 2014 - Congress for the New Urbanism

Buffalo Releases Draft Green Code to Ease Permit Process

Buffalo recently released the draft of its new Green Code, which includes a Land Use Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Brownfield Opportunity Areas, and Urban Renewal Plans. Mark Sommer reports.

May 6, 2014 - Buffalo News

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