Chattanooga, Tennessee

DOWNTOWN FORM-BASED CODE

Challenge: Rethink the zoning for five Downtown neighborhoods, with a focus on urban rules that promote revitalization, mixed uses and walkability.

Outcome:

  • A form-based code that reflects the varying character of the 5 neighborhoods.
  • A highly-illustrative document that is easy to use and administer.
  • A code adoption that occurred smoothly due to the high level of communication during the process.

Year adopted: 2016

Team:
Code Studio (Lead)
Third Coast Design Studio
Nelson\Nygaard
Noell Consulting Group
Winter & Company
Urban Advantage
Zanetta Illustration
Elemi Architects
Urban Design Associates