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Urban planners describe and explore a series of different ways that zoning controls are being used to shape urban form. They also examine the effectiveness of form-based controls in addressing broader planning challenges that face communities in the 21st century. The topics include form standard inserted into Euclidean districts: non-residential design and mixed use standards in Austin, Texas; optional districts with incentives: the Columbia Pike form district in Arlington County, Virginia; and form controls, sustainability, and climate change. Among their conclusions are that form controls are generally working, and testing and tweaking are often required. The report is not indexed. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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From the Euclidean box to the SmartCode, planners have a wide range of tools for shaping the form of cities and how they function. This practical report looks at six ways cities have adopted "form-based" zoning tools and the results that followed. Case studies describe the pros, cons, and consequences of form-based zoning regulations in Austin, Texas; Mooresville, North Carolina; Denver; Arlington, Virginia; Livermore, California; and Miami. Interviews with planners in each community give real-world perspectives on choosing, implementing, and evaluating form controls. Because form doesn't exist in a vacuum, the report also looks at the planning challenges of housing affordability, carbon emissions, aging populations, and preservation. Which form controls support positive change in these areas—and which work against it? Lessons learned from cities across the country offer guidance for planners facing these challenges in their own communities.
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