The imperatives of TOD regulations: facilitating sustainability and predictability of built-form

Ajay Garde and Qi Song

Journal of Urban Design, 2024, vol. 29, issue 1, 43-58

Abstract: Many U.S. cities are adopting form-based codes (FBCs) instead of conventional zoning codes (CZCs) to encourage sustainability and predictability of built-form outcomes in transit-oriented developments (TODs). This research used a multiple-case study method to examine the extent to which FBCs adopted for TODs differ from CZCs in facilitating sustainable design and in delineating the envisioned built-form. The results reveal that, although there is variation, FBCs adopted for TODs facilitate sustainable design to a greater extent and more effectively delineate the envisioned built-form than do CZCs. The study concludes with recommendations for emphasizing sustainability and predictability of built-form in TOD regulations.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2023.2206551

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