Form-Based Codes Institute at Smart Growth America

Joel Russell

Joel Russell has been writing zoning codes, including many form-based codes (FBCs), for more than a quarter century. He served for two years as FBCI's executive director.

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FBCI Welcomes New Board and Resource Council Members

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FBCI Expands its Reach and Effectiveness

FBCI Expands its Reach and Effectiveness

FBCI has begun its campaign to make form-based codes the “new normal” in municipal land use regulation

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FBCs: From Fringe to Mainstream in 10 Years

FBCs: From Fringe to Mainstream in 10 Years

It is my pleasure to welcome readers to the inaugural issue of the FBCI e-Newsletter

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5 Questions for Joel Russell (about…form-based codes)!

5 Questions for Joel Russell (about…form-based codes)!

Zoning defined by the shape and relation of buildings creates better communities for people of all ages.

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FBCI Welcomes New Board and Resource Council Members

FBCI Welcomes New Board and Resource Council Members

FBCI announces the election of three new Board members and six new Resource Council members at its Annual Meeting in October.

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2014  Driehaus Award

2014 Driehaus Award

After careful evaluation of the entries, the jury determined that none of them fully satisfied all four criteria.

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Now We’re Talking

Now We’re Talking

We all value living in thriving healthy communities.

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