Tag: form-based zoning

Event: Zoning for Positive Change in DC

Event: Zoning for Positive Change in DC

Posted on by Cheryl Cort

How can plans and zoning regulations shape vibrant, mixed-use, walkable communities? On April 23, 2025 we hosted a discussion with Code Studio, one of the national leaders on using innovative form-based approaches to zoning to guide change and protect what’s best about our neighborhoods. 

Speakers: Colin Scarff and Rene Biberstein, Code Studio; Moderated by Ellen McCarthy, Ward3Vision

This event is part of our informational series as the District kicks off DC 2050 — the Comprehensive Plan rewrite in spring of 2025.

Review the recording on YouTube here.

Code Studio Presentation

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Code Studio

Co-sponsored by Coalition for Smarter Growth and Ward3Vision

Event Materials: Fixing zoning to build more affordable housing & walkable communities (DC)

Posted on by Ayesha Amsa

How can we build more homes while ensuring neighborhood-friendly buildings and great public spaces? Emerging approaches to zoning offer simpler rules for creating great places, while reducing delay, uncertainty, and the cost of new housing.