An anthology of regulations that have shaped urban form
Visions for a New American Dream PDF Author: Anton C. Nelessen Date: 1994 Publisher: Rutgers University School of Planning and Public Policy Selections: Principle 6: Streetscape (pp. 198-203). Description: This is a manual for the planning and design of small communities. It is supportive of neighborhood structure. The book moves from concept to principles to giving … Continue reading Visions for a New American Dream
Vision/Reality: Strategies for Community Change PDF Author: Calthorpe, et.al. Date: 1994 Publisher: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Selections: pp. 32-33, 40-41. Description: This is a HUD manual that provides information to local community partners. It explains neighborhood concepts. It is not a code. Assessment: This little book is informative and well put together. It … Continue reading Vision/Reality: Strategies for Community Change
PDF for: Urban Design Guidelines for the Redevelopment of the Naval Training Center Main Base Author: A. Nelessen Associates et.al. Date: 1997 Publisher: A. Nelessen Associates et.al. Selections: Sample pages from Sections 16, 19 & 27 Description: Extensive urban design guidelines for large-scale redevelopment project. Assessment: Could serve as model code. Generally incorporates New Urbanism principles. … Continue reading Urban Design Guidelines for the Redevelopment of the Naval Training Center Main Base
University Park at MIT Urban Design Guidelines Date: 1987 Source: Public Domain. Selections: Sample pages (8, 12, 18) Description: This is a set of urban design guidelines for an area of university campus development. Assessment: The guidelines focus on quality of street and public squares within the development. It covers site design, lighting, paver, plant design and … Continue reading University Park at MIT Urban Design Guidelines
Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines PDF Author: Calthorpe Associates Date: 1992 Publisher: City of San Diego Selections: Section 3: New Growth Areas (pp. 32-35). Description: This is a complete TOD ordinance. Each page has a code element, discussion, and justification. The core area is compatible with neighborhood provisions. Assessment: This ordinance is effective in its format, diagrams, … Continue reading Transit-Oriented Development Guidelines
Traditional Village Ordinance PDF Author: Correa, Valle & Valle Date: 1997 Publisher: Monroe County, Florida Selections: Purpose and intent & Development parameters (pp. 7-14) Description: This is a TND ordinance written for small villages. There is no other model except for neighborhoods here. Assessment: The villages here are small:10-80 acres, with fully 50% of this dedicated … Continue reading Traditional Village Ordinance
The Subdivision and Site Plan Handbook PDF Author: David Listokin and Carole Walker Date: 1989 Publisher: The Center for Urban Policy Research (Rutgers University) Selections: pp. 61-70 Description: This was a model ordinance for the State of New Jersey, republished for a national target audience. Assessment: This is a mature ordinance. The format is very … Continue reading The Subdivision and Site Plan Handbook
The Neighborhood Model: Building Block for the Development Areas Author: Torti Gallas and Partners, et.al. Date: 2000 Publisher: County of Albermarle, Dept. of Planning and Community Development Selections: Table of Contents, The Transect Concept (pp. 35-36), Tables 7.1 & 7.2 (pp. 134-137) Description: This is a county plan that draws on New Urbanist principles. It includes … Continue reading The Neighborhood Model: Building Block for the Development Areas
The Jordan Tract PDF Author: Dover, Kohl & Duany Plater-Zyberk Date: 1995 Publisher: Dover, Kohl & Duany Plater-Zyberk Selections: Sample pages: 3, 5, 7, 11 Description: A code for neighborhood development Assessment: A remarkably concise document covering neighborhood, street, architectural, and landscape guidelines in twelve pages. Continue reading The Jordan Tract – a code for neighborhood development
The Growth Management Handbook PDF Author: Samuel Hamill Jr., John Keene, David Kinsey, and Roger Lewis Date: 1989 Publisher: The Middlesex Somerset Mercer Regional Council Translation: Source: Selections: Section 2.2 (pp. 16-17); Section 2.3 (pp. 18-19); Section 4.4 (pp. 44-45). Description: This is a manual for planners writing ordinances. It advocates a ‘managed growth’ philosophy … Continue reading The Growth Management Handbook