Asheville, North Carolina

RIVER ARTS DISTRICT FORM-BASED CODE

Challenge: Maintain the industrial and creative arts feel of the district by retaining an environment that supports working artists and their studios. Support the adaptive re-use of existing buildings. Enhance resiliency through improved flood damage prevention. Add predictability for residents, tenants and owners.

Outcome:

• Easy to read illustrations and graphics form-based code document.
• Form-based code that addresses housing affordability, while maintaining the character of the existing district.

Year adopted: 2017

Team:
Code Studio (Lead)
Third Coast Design Studio
Nelson\Nygaard
Noell Consulting Group