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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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Canton Village Districts Code

Collinsville, CT aerial **Driehaus Honorable Mention**

This code was adopted in 2018 for a suburban corridor linking established historic village centers in western Connecticut. Prior commercial strip zoning on State Route 44 is now pre-approved for higher density, mixed-use development…more

Cincinnati Form-Based Code

**Driehaus Honorable Mention**

The Jury singled out Cincinnati for an honorable mention as a path-breaking code for applying Form Based Codes city-wide, but in an incremental way, as neighborhoods adopt place-specific codes.  This approach enables a…more

El Vedado: Municipio Plaza de la Revolucion

La Habana Coat of Arms **Driehaus Honorable Mention**

Urban regulations for the City of Havana, Cuba. Driehaus Honorable Mention.

Code Documents

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.

Soledad Downtown Specific Plan

Soledad **Driehaus Honorable Mention**

The Soledad Downtown Specific Plan (Plan) provides direction for the City’s historic downtown and adjacent residential areas. It is intended to guide initiatives that capitalize on the City’s unique assets with the overarching…more

Thompson’s Station Land Development Ordinance

**Driehaus Honorable Mention**

The Code is a well prepared unified development ordinance that integrates new walkable urban districts within the existing pattern of use-based suburban standards. Innovations include by-right development for traditional neighborhood design, the parking…more

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