Written by leading experts on the topic, Form-Based Codesis the only book specifically devoted to comprehensive and detailed coverage of form-based codes. With over 200 images and case studies presenting real-world examples, this book will not only help urban designers, planners, and architects understand the benefits of using form-based codes to create, protect, and revitalize sustainable communities, but will also help them make the case for form-based codes to developers, municipal governments, and other project stakeholders. The new Second Edition is fully revised to address the latest trends and best practices related to the topic. New content compares the effectiveness of various approaches to regulating urban form and shows how form-based codes can be used in ways that go beyond traditional assumptions, such as at a variety of scales and in ways that can work in conjunction with more conventional types of planning (i.e., linking a walkable urban neighborhood with a neighboring drivable suburban area). New case studies will be included and brand new sidebars written by industry experts will highlight some of the key issues that tie in to form-based codes, including sustainability, economic impact, and legal issues.
