Form-Based Code Reaps Dividends

The Columbia Pike Initiative has established a planning framework for the first construction for small business in 40 years.

1 minute read

May 12, 2003, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The revitalization plan calls for a transformation of Columbia Pike from a strip-mall, car-based suburban eyesore to a commercial and residential center characterized by smart, urban architecture and walkable, tree-lined streets. ... The form-based code on which the plan is based specifies preferred building styles and sizes -- for instance, buildings immediately on and a block or so off Columbia Pike must be at least three stories, but no more than six stories and must front the sidewalk. Parking, now often right off the Pike, must be behind buildings. Think Old Town Alexandria meets downtown D.C.

Thanks to Laurence Aurbach

FULL STORY: New project shows change is coming down the Pike

Friday, May 9, 2003 in Washington Business Journal

Community / Economic Development Virginia

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.