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Better! Cities & Towns
, New Urban Publications

Better! Cities & Towns, the leading information and news provider about New Urbanism, offers this web page with resources and timely information on form-based codes.

City of Rowlett, TX: Planning & Zoning Department
, Realize Rowlett 2020
Nov 6 2012

Form-based code standards adopted for four subject areas in Rowlett, TX.

New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning
, Resource Library
Nov 1 2012

The City of Dover has New Hampshire's first form-based code. Adopted in 2010 after a community driven process, the code covers the Central Business District (CBD). Two projects have been developed utilizing the FBC standards.  

Justine Frederiksen
, Ukiah Daily Journal
Oct 11 2012

City Council adopts new form-based zoning regulations for its downtown. The new code aims to provide certainty to the community about what will be built and certainty to the development community and property owners about what the rules are.

Robert McClendon
, Al.com
Oct 6 2012

The Downtown Mobile Alliance hires firm to overhaul the downtown zoning regulations. 

San Newberg
, joe-urban.com
Aug 1 2012

The creation of a master plan and implementation program for the redevelopment of a 3-mile segment of Airport Boulevard is nearly complete. The article discusses the plan process thus far and the public/private partnership to finance the extensive redevelopment objectives.

Mike Hixenbaugh
, The Virginian-Pilot
Jul 11 2012

The Oceanfront form-based code was approved by the City Council.

Mike Hixenbaugh
, The Virginian-Pilot
Jul 9 2012

The Virginia Beach City Council considers new form-based zoning regulations for the Oceanfront strategic growth area. The proposed code aims to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and eliminate restrictions separating residential and commercial development. 

Department of Planning and Building
, City of Cincinnati
Apr 28 2012

The first day of Cincinnati's Urban Design Workshop was a success. Particpants learned about form-based zoning codes and had the opportunity to provide meaningful input on the future of their City.

Sam Newberg
, Joe Urban blog
Mar 9 2012

How FBCs promise to provide clarity to the approvals process, satisfy neighbors and developers, and even save the city some money.

Scott Taylor
, Sun Journal
Feb 29 2012

Attorney and FBCI course graduate Partick Venne offers Auburn and Lewiston board members a scheme to help encourage downtown development that is pedestrian-friendly and would invite investment.