Form-Based Code Development

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Form-Based Code Survey #2 - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who took time to provide responses on the second Form-Based Code community survey. Responses are currently being analyzed and will be incorporated into the final Form-Based Code plan.

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Form-based code (FBC) is a land regulation tool that prioritizes functionality of the built environment over traditional land use. In places like downtowns, walkable urban neighborhoods, and other destination style areas, these codes help to preserve the urban character while allowing a mix of uses that naturally work well together. The streetscape will have an identity or character of its own and most visitors feel comfortable walking.

The City of Arlington is piloting the development of a FBC in a selected area to create a vibrant destination with a mix of residential, restaurants, retail, and offices. The project will begin with one area and, if successful, will have the opportunity to adopt in other areas. Form-based code districts can attract new businesses by allowing a variety of uses and designing buildings for flexibility and restores use determination to the market by allowing the use to automatically adapt to demographic and market shifts. The mix of services reduces the need for driving in nearby residential areas, encouraging foot traffic for businesses.

In summary, the City of Arlington is developing a FBC district to advance the community's vision and values, foster a more livable and connected city, and strengthen its position as The American Dream City.


Form-Based Code Survey #2 - Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who took time to provide responses on the second Form-Based Code community survey. Responses are currently being analyzed and will be incorporated into the final Form-Based Code plan.

Be sure to check back for updates!

Form-based code (FBC) is a land regulation tool that prioritizes functionality of the built environment over traditional land use. In places like downtowns, walkable urban neighborhoods, and other destination style areas, these codes help to preserve the urban character while allowing a mix of uses that naturally work well together. The streetscape will have an identity or character of its own and most visitors feel comfortable walking.

The City of Arlington is piloting the development of a FBC in a selected area to create a vibrant destination with a mix of residential, restaurants, retail, and offices. The project will begin with one area and, if successful, will have the opportunity to adopt in other areas. Form-based code districts can attract new businesses by allowing a variety of uses and designing buildings for flexibility and restores use determination to the market by allowing the use to automatically adapt to demographic and market shifts. The mix of services reduces the need for driving in nearby residential areas, encouraging foot traffic for businesses.

In summary, the City of Arlington is developing a FBC district to advance the community's vision and values, foster a more livable and connected city, and strengthen its position as The American Dream City.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Form-Based Code Survey #2

    Welcome to the Second Survey in Our Form-Based Code Pilot Project

    Welcome to the second survey in our Form-Based Code pilot project as part of the City of Arlington’s efforts to enhance our downtown area. This visual preference survey is designed to gather your valuable input on the types of development you would like to see in the designated areas (please refer to the provided boundary for reference). Your feedback will help shape future development to better reflect the community’s vision and needs.

    Visual surveys are a powerful tool for planning, as they allow residents to express their preferences through images, making it easier to communicate design priorities and create a more vibrant, functional, walkable and aesthetically pleasing downtown. We appreciate your time and engagement in this process!


    Bienvenido a la Segunda Encuesta de Nuestro Proyecto Piloto sobre el Código Basado en la Forma - “Form-Based Code”

    Bienvenido a la segunda encuesta de nuestro proyecto piloto sobre el Código Basado en la Forma / Form-Based Code, como parte de los esfuerzos de la Ciudad de Arlington para mejorar el área del centro de nuestra ciudad. Esta encuesta preferentemente visual está diseñada para recopilar su valiosa opinión sobre los tipos de desarrollo que le gustaría ver en las áreas designadas (por favor, consulte los límites proporcionados como referencia). Sus comentarios ayudarán a dar forma al desarrollo futuro para reflejar mejor la visión y las necesidades de la comunidad.

    Las encuestas visuales son una herramienta poderosa para la planificación, ya que permiten a los residentes expresar sus preferencias a través de imágenes, facilitando la comunicación de prioridades de diseño y creando un centro de la ciudad más vibrante, funcional, accesible a pie y estéticamente agradable. ¡Agradecemos su tiempo y participación en este proceso!



    PRELIMINARY FORM-BASED CODE BOUNDARY

    LIMITES PRELIMINARIOS DEL CODIGO BASADO EN LA FORMA - "FORM-BASED CODE"

    Preliminary Form-Based Code Boundary                                                                                                                                         




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    Form-Based Code Survey

    Welcome to the first in a series of surveys designed to gather your valuable feedback on our downtown area. In this initial survey, we aim to collect general comments and insights that will help us better understand your experiences and perceptions. Your responses will guide our future efforts and will be followed by more detailed visual preference survey. We appreciate your time and input as we work together on this form-based code project.


    Bienvenido a la primera de una serie de encuestas diseñadas para recopilar sus valiosos comentarios sobre nuestra área del centro de la Ciudad. En esta encuesta inicial, buscamos recoger comentarios generales e ideas que nos ayuden a comprender mejor sus experiencias y percepciones. Sus respuestas guiarán nuestros esfuerzos futuros y serán seguidas por una encuesta de preferencia visual más detallada. Agradecemos su tiempo y aportes mientras trabajamos juntos en este proyecto de código basado en la forma.



    PRELIMINARY FORM-BASED CODE BOUNDARY


    Preliminary Form-Based Code Boundary                                                                                                                                         




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