The new rules for development in downtown, which are expected to replace traditional zoning based on specific uses, could ...

Mar. 3—Frederick's aldermen on Wednesday will get their first public look at the city's plans for a new planning approach in the East Street corridor. The discussion will update the mayor and aldermen ...

Form-based zoning focuses on the design of buildings and how they interact with the public realm. Arlington, Texas is testing ...

The form-based zoning being piloted in Downtown Arlington aims to create walkable areas by regulating how buildings, streets ...

Draft form‑based code would split downtown into five subdistricts and allow a 12‑story core. Public hearings are scheduled ...

Renderings of what Lee County, Fla. might look like after adopting a Miami 21-inspired form-based code. Image via Transit Miami This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...

Arlington city leaders are considering a large area for its first attempt at form-based code, an alternative to traditional use-based zoning. Council members expressed mixed feelings, with some saying ...

The Ramona form based code — the guideline for building in the community — is being updated to clarify rules and regulations and to make the process easier for business owners. Since its ...

Zoning has also been criticized for contributing to the nation’s housing crisis by freezing neighborhoods and limiting new construction, in regions such as California’s Bay Area. Traditional zoning ...