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Incremental Code Reform: Enabling Better Places

Incremental Code Reform: Enabling Better Places

Instructor: Lynn Richards

The Congress for the New Urbanism’s Project for Code Reform streamlines the zoning code reform process by providing local governments with place-specific incremental zoning code changes that address the most problematic barriers first, build political will, and ultimately create more walkable, prosperous, and equitable places.

59 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Free
Form-Based Codes: Using Building Types, Part 2

Form-Based Codes: Using Building Types, Part 2

Instructor: Tony Perez

By the end of this course, you will have a high understanding of the range of building type choices, their importance, and where and how to apply them to achieve compatible and more predictable community character objectives.

53 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Form-Based Codes: Using Building Types, Part 1

Form-Based Codes: Using Building Types, Part 1

Instructor: Tony Perez

Learn about building types in the context of form-based coding and how building types can be a direct way to achieve compatible and more predictable built results.

63 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Introduction to Planning: Zoning as an Implementation Tool

Introduction to Planning: Zoning as an Implementation Tool

Instructor: Eric Damian Kelly

This course discusses the Zoning Ordinance - its structure, its relationship to the plan and the sometimes confusing procedures through which it is modified and varied.

50 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Missing Middle Housing: Meeting the Growing Demand for Walkable Urbanism

Missing Middle Housing: Meeting the Growing Demand for Walkable Urbanism

Instructor: Daniel Parolek

Learn about Missing Middle Housing and how to integrate these types into existing neighborhoods.

72 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
Frontage Types and the Public Realm

Frontage Types and the Public Realm

Instructor: Tony Perez

This course reviews the 10 primary frontage types and how each shapes the public realm. This course focuses on understanding the features and distinctions of each type and in which locations or contexts each is appropriate.

72 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Urban Sustainability Appraisal Tools for Planned Neighborhoods and Landscapes

Urban Sustainability Appraisal Tools for Planned Neighborhoods and Landscapes

Instructor: Eliot Allen

This course is the third in a four-part series on urban sustainability appraisal tools as collaboration platforms and sustainability accelerators for communities.

85 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
SACPLAN CPD
Form-Based Codes 101: Citywide and Countywide Code Updates

Form-Based Codes 101: Citywide and Countywide Code Updates

Instructor: Lisa Wise

The final course in the "Form-Based Codes 101" series explores citywide form-based coding—the assessment of an entire city to determine where form-based code application should occur.

59 Mins
AICP CM
Form-Based Codes 101: Legal Aspects

Form-Based Codes 101: Legal Aspects

Instructor: Daniel Parolek

This course explores the legal issues of creating and using a form-based code.

85 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
Form-Based Codes 101: Preparing a Form-Based Code

Form-Based Codes 101: Preparing a Form-Based Code

Instructor: Lisa Wise

This course explores basic questions and decisions to consider when preparing a form-based code. It also covers the different approaches to regulating urban form and provides guidance for selecting an organizing principle for your form-based code. Finally, the course explains the visioning and creating of a plan, followed by drafting, testing, and assembling your code.

61 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
Form-Based Codes 101: Downtowns

Form-Based Codes 101: Downtowns

Instructor: Mary Madden

Downtowns are the historic center of most American cities. In this course, we will review their role in establishing the past and future character of the city, walking through a series of form-based code case studies across a range of scales and contexts.

66 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Form-Based Codes 101: Corridors

Form-Based Codes 101: Corridors

Instructor: Geoffrey Ferrell

Corridors have historically been a key element of the urban fabric of every American town and city, yet they are also commonly problematic. This course looks at the roots of the problem for examples of how corridors can be designed and coded.

55 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Form-Based Codes 101: Neighborhoods

Form-Based Codes 101: Neighborhoods

Instructor: Geoffrey Ferrell

This course introduces the essential elements of neighborhoods.

68 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Form-Based Codes 101: Learning How To Look

Form-Based Codes 101: Learning How To Look

Instructor: Geoffrey Ferrell

This course will teach you the skills to appreciate and analyze the measures and functions of good urbanism.

71 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Form-Based Codes 101: Introduction

Form-Based Codes 101: Introduction

Instructor: Mary Madden

This course defines form-based codes, explains why they were invented, and distinguishes form-based codes from conventional "use-based" zoning ordinances—all with an emphasis on placemaking and walkability. We will provide an overview of the development of form-based codes, their mandatory and optional component parts, and the importance of making form-based codes context or place-specific.

74 Mins
AICP CM
CNU-A
LA CES
Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Globally and v.4 Update

Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Globally and v.4 Update

Instructor: Eliot Allen

The final course in the "Greening the Neighborhood" series discusses international considerations for LEED-ND and reviews LEED v.4, the first major update to the LEED-ND system since 2009.

51 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Metrics

Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Metrics

Instructor: Eliot Allen

This course describes approaches for making the LEED-ND calculations that will influence the work of the project team throughout the process.

65 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Core Concepts

Greening the Neighborhood: LEED-ND Core Concepts

Instructor: Eliot Allen

Learn about the six key elements used throughout the submission preparation process: site type, boundary, buildable land, development program, terminology, and mapping.

29 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Greening the Neighborhood: Accelerating Sustainability with LEED-ND

Greening the Neighborhood: Accelerating Sustainability with LEED-ND

Instructor: Eliot Allen

This course reviews options and resources for local governments to leverage LEED-ND by examining case studies of local experiences and results.

52 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD
Greening the Neighborhood: An Introduction to LEED-ND

Greening the Neighborhood: An Introduction to LEED-ND

Instructor: Eliot Allen

This course introduces the LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) system with a review of its goals and major users and the business case for undertaking ND projects. Also learn about rating system prerequisites and credit requirements, the certification process, and technical resources available for assembling successful certification submissions.

51 Mins
AICP CM
SACPLAN CPD

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