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FBC 101 (Virtual Edition) is back this spring!

FBC 101 (Virtual Edition) is back this spring!

Last fall, the Form-Based Codes Institute successfully hosted its most popular class–FBC 101: The ABCs of Form-Based Codes–in a virtual, synchronous setting for the first time. FBCI staff worked for several months with seasoned instructors and other form-based code experts to develop the content and activities. Because of increased interest and use of form-based codes […]

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The City of Farmers Branch, Texas seeks consultants to prepare a city-wide comprehensive plan &  station area form based code

The City of Farmers Branch, Texas seeks consultants to prepare a city-wide comprehensive plan & station area form based code

Two Proposals Requested The city of Farmers Branch, Texas is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for professional services to prepare a city-wide Comprehensive Plan and expansion of the Station Area Form Based Code (PD-86). The Farmers Branch Department of Planning & Zoning invites you to submit your proposal to either or both of these RFPs. […]

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Announcing 2021 Driehaus Award Winner: The Evolution of Form-Based Codes

Announcing 2021 Driehaus Award Winner: The Evolution of Form-Based Codes

Today, the Form-Based Codes Institute at Smart Growth America is thrilled to announce the winner of the fifteenth annual Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Code Award for achievement in the writing and implementation of a stellar form-based zoning code–the City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance for the City of South Bend, Indiana. City of South Bend […]

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The Village of Shorewood, Wisconsin seeks consultant for its Commercial & Mixed-Use Districts (Hybrid Form-Based Code Zoning)

The Village of Shorewood, Wisconsin seeks consultant for its Commercial & Mixed-Use Districts (Hybrid Form-Based Code Zoning)

Proposal Requested The Village of Shorewood is seeking a consultant to update the Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts within its  Zoning Code to include form-based elements alongside updated use classifications (hybrid). The Village’s Central District Master Plan Design Guidelines shall serve as a starting point, but incorporation of additional  “best practice” form-based elements are expected. This […]

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The City of Moline, Illinois seeks FBC services for its historic downtown

The City of Moline, Illinois seeks FBC services for its historic downtown

The City of Moline is requesting qualifications for consultant services to assist with the development of a form-based code for Moline Centre, its historic downtown. The selected consultant will enter into a contract with the City of Moline. Proposals shall be submitted in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file must be received on/before 5:00 pm July […]

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Progress & preservation in award winning zoning codes

Progress & preservation in award winning zoning codes

Two very different communities are taking home the 2020 Driehaus Award.

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Like the Oscars, but for zoning

Like the Oscars, but for zoning

The Richard H. Driehaus Form-Based Code Award is back for its 12th year! If your community has adopted a form-based code that is promoting people-scaled development and a mix of uses, send us your code. The Driehaus Award recognizes exemplary form-based codes that advance the practice of form-based zoning in both composition and implementation. Both […]

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County of Greene, Virginia seeks zoning ordinance audit

County of Greene, Virginia seeks zoning ordinance audit

The County of Greene is hereby requesting proposals from qualified, multidisciplinary professionals in the fields of urban planning, architecture, traffic and civil engineering, economic and community development and computer visualization to assist in the audit of the current Zoning Ordinance, zoning map, and design guidelines for the Ruckersville and Corner Store growth areas. The audit will provide recommendations for […]

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Webinar recap: Zoning for the maker economy

Webinar recap: Zoning for the maker economy

COHAB Space brings together artisans to live, grow, create, showcase, and sell their products in High Point, NC. (Image: COHAB Space) This past July, we hosted “Form-Based Codes and Small-Scale Manufacturing,” a joint webinar between Smart Growth America’s Economic Development team and the Form-Based Codes Institute. Speakers discussed how different communities are using form-based codes […]

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