As cities acknowledge the short comings of conventional zoning, they may look to other methods of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form. This workshop is an introduction to a zoning code based on form as a mechanism for creating a different pattern of urban life. Form-based codes create a predictable public realm by controlling physical form primarily, with a lesser focus on land use, through city or county regulations. This is done by addressing the relationship between building facades and the public realm, the form and mass of buildings in relation to one another, and the scale and types of streets and blocks. Participants in this class will learn what constitutes a form based code, what it includes and how to construct them.
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2007. Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650. 
Location PURL.
Time: Sept 26- 8:00am-5:15 pm, reception 5:30-7:00pm

Sept 27- 8:00 am-6:00pm
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A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator-Laurel Arndt for more information. 

Nearby accommodations:
www.wyndhamphx.com
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

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Megapolitan Growth in the Southwest- There has been an impressive amount of construction in the United States over the last three centuries. All told, more than 300 billion square feet of homes, offices, factories and other structures have been built. The bulk of this activity as been into 10 major metro regions called "megapolitans”. Megapolitan areas are integrated networks of metro- and micropolitan areas. The Valley of the Sun is the smallest of these megapolitans, but the one with the greatest supply of raw, buildable land at the lowest prices -- one reason it will soon be the fastest-growing metro region in the country. This workshop will evaluate and analyze megapolitans and the impact of large regions on urban issues. Taught by practicing professionals and ASU faculty, this course is offered in collaboration with the School of Public Affairs.

Location and date to be announced

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The built environment has a tremendous impact on public safety.  How to design communities so they are vibrant, integrated, self-policing and sustainable is a challenge in todays world of gated communities and crime prevention through environmental planning "programs". This course will look at how the physical environment can be effectively made safer and compliment the current programming philosophies that are used in traditional "at risk" neighborhoods.

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Preparing a Form-Based Code - Design Considerations
This course goes into depth on how to create and use building form and public space standards within a regulating plan in already built-out communities, Greenfield sites, redevelopment sites and regional plans. Architectural standards, imaging techniques for charrettes, and code document design are also covered. The course includes not only lectures presenting design principles and case studies but also hands-on participation creating regulation plans and their components
This workshop is in collaboration with the Form-Based Code Institute
This course will be the first of three courses leading to certification in 2009.

Cost: Course fees are $750 for private/corporate. For two or  more attendees from one private organization the fee are $700. Course fees are $700 for public/ non-profits. For two or more attendees from one public or non-profit organization, the fees are $650.
Location PURL
Time: Jan 8, 2009 8am-5:00 pm, Jan 9, 8am-6:15pm followed by a reception till 7:30pm,

A limited number of scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit historic preservation orgainizations, please contact the Academy coordinator Laurel Arndt for more information.

Nearby accommodations:
www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com
www.wyndhamphx.com

Space is limited to 50 attendees and registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Registration will go active December 2008