By Kevin Klinkenberg
Planners in the State of Michigan are quickly moving to the forefront of progressive planning initiatives. In response to a statewide economic crisis, planners and municipal leaders are embracing place-making as a mechanism to achieve a future sustainable economy. As a faculty member at a Form-Based Codes Institute training this week, I [...]
Kevin Klinkenberg and our panelists will provide their insights on FBCs and context-sensitive street design, as both are key elements for walkable neighborhoods. Come learn the basics of FBCs, how they differ from typical use-based zoning, and potential applications for your community. Both local and national case studies will be discussed. Also learn how new context-sensitive street design standards offer opportunities for communities to rethink how street systems support local development objectives.
New Urbanism Blog: From working with various cities throughout the country, 180º Urban Design has found that when it comes to form-based code efforts, the goals from city to city can be very different.
New Urbanism Blog: 180° Urban Design is leading a charrette this week in Overland Park, KS, as part of a project to create citywide mixed-use design standards and update the city’s overall design guidelines documents
New Urbanism Blog: Colorado Springs is embarking on two ambitious planning efforts designed to guide and shape growth in the heart of the city for years to come using using form-based codes.
A new urban design blog recently launched, offering insight to the online architecture and design community to promote walkable communities. The site is operated by 180° Urban Design and Architecture.
New Urbanism: 180° Design Studio working with city officials and property owners to discuss using form-based building regulations to build walkable communities.
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