One of the cornerstones of urban planning in many cities, zoning codes are sets of regulations used by local governments to control land use by defining what can and cannot be built in specific neighborhoods, what buildings can look like, and what uses can coexist in the same areas. Use-based zoning is an important tool for guiding development in most U.S. cities, but more recently, cities are turning to form-based codes, which focus on design rather than use. Local jurisdictions often push back when states attempt to preempt local control of zoning through statewide regulations that mandate higher density.
All Zoning Codes Courses
Introduction to Transit Oriented Development
Instructor: John Hersey
Few terms are as common in the discussion of city and regional planning in the 21st century as transit oriented development (TOD)—the planning and designing of high-demand land uses at or near highly efficient modes of transportation.
Women and Cities 5: The Feminist Future City
Instructor: Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman
This final chapter speculates on what a feminist city could look like, recalling case studies and ancient examples that include contemporary contexts but also consider future needs for a more heart-centered city designed for everyone.
Women and Cities 4: Gender Equity in the Public Sphere
Instructor: Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman
This course will outline the way in which women have occupied public spaces and the transition into a greater level of visibility for women in cities.