From Arlington, Va., to Ventura, Calif., cities across the nation are replacing conventional zoning regulations with a streamlined, “form-based” approach that, experts say, will help set the stage for ...

As Franklin continues to attract development, city leaders have explored a range of ways to manage growth. On Tuesday night, planning consultant R. Geoffrey Ferrell gave Franklin officials a crash ...

LANSING — After nearly a decade of planning, Lansing's zoning rules are poised for an overhaul. Lansing will adopt a type of zoning known as form-based code May 1 after City Council approved nearly ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - A zoning model called 'form-based code,” which focuses on structures rather than use of space, is under considering in Cedar Rapids as city officials begin a 16-month process to ...

Rebecca Boxall envisions part of the city including the intersection of Collins Street and Abram Street in Arlington looking very differently with form-based code. Instead of a chaotic assortment of ...

The City Council on Tuesday night voted unanimously to approve the new Form-Based Code that will replace traditional zoning for downtown, the Southside and the North Shore. The council unanimously ...