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FBCI gathers the best examples of form-based codes from communities across the United States and abroad. The codes represent a variety of community types and applications of form-based standards. Click on the Show Search Options button to search the library by phrase, location, Driehaus Award recipients, and the categories described below.

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Downtown Las Vegas Form-Based Code

The City of Las Vegas is applying a form-based code to implement its master plan vision of becoming a lively mixed-use urban environment centered around transit hubs and activity nodes. The code applies…more

City of Livermore Development Code

Livermore **Driehaus Award Recipient**

The City of Livermore Development Code provides a valuable model for a medium-sized town with existing walkable and sprawl neighborhoods. The code is focused on providing a complete form-based regulation for higher density…more

Downtown Code for Nashville, Tennessee

**Driehaus Award Recipient**

This Code offers an exceptional model for downtowns.  The jury was impressed with the immersive characterization of each downtown neighborhood, with detailed attention to the features that create these distinct places.  The overall…more

City of Rowlett Form-Based Code

**Driehaus Honorable Mention**

A code that directs a strong integration of regulation, market activity, and place-making goals within varied development contexts.

City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance

**Driehaus Award Recipient**

This citywide code is an excellent model for any city—particularly legacy cities—seeking to use code reform to promote fiscally and environmentally sustainable urban regeneration, greater housing diversity, walkable neighborhoods, and stronger urban design.…more

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