Form-Based Code:
A method of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form. Form-based codes create a predictable public realm primarily by controlling physical form, with a lesser focus on land use, through city or county regulations. Read More...
Featured Article: Hybrid Codes versus Form-Based Codes:
An article in New Urban News by FBCI board member Kaizer Rangwala explains the shortcomings of "hybrid codes," conventional zoning codes that incorporate elements of form-based codes, but fall short of effectively shaping public space. (259KB pdf) Read More...
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Driehaus Form-Based Codes Award
The Board of Directors of the Form-Based Codes Institute (FBCI) is pleased to share past award winning codes. The Driehaus award is given for achievement in the writing and implementation of Form-Based Codes, sponsored by the FBCI with the generous support of the Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust.
See past award winners.
Form-Based Codes Courses
Learn How Form-Based Codes can Transform Cities and Towns: A Recorded Webinar
This recorded webinar provides the information needed to assess the applicability of a formbased code for different places and conditions. The 90-minute video is an ideal introduction for anyone within municipal government or who serves on a city council or commission. It will also be beneficial to private-sector developers, builders, and consultants interested in creating places of high value.
• Anytime online viewing 
Learn How Form-Based Codes can Transform Cities and Towns: A Live Webinar
Form-Based Codes can help to realize the full potential of communities as desirable and walkable places. This interactive live webinar provides each participant with the information needed to assess the applicability of a form-based code for his or her situation. The 90-minute session is an ideal introduction for anyone within municipal government or who serves on a city council or commission. It will also be beneficial to private-sector developers, builders, and consultants interested in creating places of high value.
October 6th, Noon-1:30 PM Central Daylight Time
May 4th, Noon-1:30 PM Central Daylight Time
The ABC's of Form-Based Codes: Special One-Day Introduction
The Form-Based Codes Institute is offering an abbreviated version of its acclaimed Introduction to Form-Based Coding at a greatly reduced registration fee. The ABCs of FBCs covers the principles and components of Form-Based Codes; a brief history of zoning and planning practice; an overview of FBC preparation, adoption and administration; a case study, a walking lecture in the field to increase participant understanding of the components of good urbanism and how they can be incorporated into a Form-Based Code; and a review of the kinds of FBCs. The course will be registered for 7.75 AICP and AIA/CES credits.
January 27, 2010, St. Petersburg, Florida
March 24, 2010, Kansas City, Missouri
FBCI has developed a 3-course educational program on Form-Based Codes (FBC’s). The first course provides an overview of FBC’s, while the second and third courses go into more depth about creating and administering the codes. The 2008 and 2009 courses are listed below. AIA CES and APA AICP credits are available for the these courses. Registration links will be added when they are available.
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FBC 101: Introduction to Form-Based Coding
Sept 10-11, Sarasota, FL (waiting list only - email Carol Wyant)
FBC 201: Preparing a Form-Based Code – Design Considerations
February 18-19, 2010, Ventura, California
FBC 301: Completing, Adopting and Administering the Code
July 13-14, 2009, Lansing, MI (hosted by the Michigan Municipal League)
• Registration form for Michigan Residents
• Non-Michigan Residents: Please email Carol Wyant to add your name to the waiting list.
April 26-27, 2010, either Lowell, Massachusetts or Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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About FBCI
The Form-Based Codes Institute (FBCI) was formed in early October 2004 at a meeting convened at the Driehaus Estate in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Leading practitioners in the disciplines of urban design, planning, architecture, public policy, and law met to consider various aspects of this emerging regulatory technique.
The goals of the institute include:
• Setting standards for the practice of Form-Based Coding
• Education and outreach about FBC to various audiences
• Creating a forum for discussion about and advancement of FBC
The members of the institute wish to thank Richard H. Driehaus and The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation for their support of this initiative.
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 Video: Creating Urban Form
by Bill Spikowski, AICP
Now available:
A new, comprehensive book on Form-Based Codes by Daniel Parolek, Karen Parolek, and Paul Crawford
In Memoriam
for “A True Planning Hero...”
Paul Crawford, FAICP, CNU
FBCI
Founding Chairman
1947–2008
Read a tribute to Paul by Kaizer Rangwala (150 KB pdf)
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