Form-based codes are land development regulations that aim to support predictable built results and a high-quality public realm by using physical form as the organizing principle for the code. The
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The Santa Rosa Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP) is an example of a Priority Development Area (PDA) plan. DSASP seeks to guide the intensification of an energetic commercial enterprise and
In 2017, as part of the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Priority Development Area (PDA), the City of El Cerrito conducted an analysis of its affordable housing needs and developed an affordable housing
Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) trainings are designed to educate local government officials and the private sector building community in key aspects of code compliance and enforcement. Each
The Mountain View El Camino Real Precise Plan is an example of a Priority Development Area (PDA) plan. It is based on the vision for the El Camino Real corridor set forth in Mountainview’s General
This is the Community Plan adopted by the City of Fremont in 2013 for its Warm Springs Priority Development Area (PDA) . It envisions a vital, new sustainable district of the city offering
This is the Specific Plan adopted by the City of El Cerrito in 2014 for its San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Priority Development Area (PDA). For information about the Specific Plan history, process and
The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) hosts Regional Forums around the Bay Area on policy and program design issues in energy efficiency and energy code compliance. Visit the BayREN Events
This document contains the Objective Development Standards adopted by the City of San Jose for Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and growth areas throughout the city in 2021. It provides site design
The Specific Plan was adopted by the City of Berkeley for its Adeline Corridor Priority Development Area (PDA). The Specific Plan provides goals, policies, and implementation strategies for the Plan