Code Studio works on plans and codes that yield vibrant, mixed use, walkable communities through creative urban infill and redevelopment strategies.

Founded in 2006, we believe that right-sizing plans and codes requires a deep understanding of community’s character, whether that character is based on our analysis of existing patterns or on new best practices for transformational future patterns.

We are a leader in form-based codes with award-winning innovation and approach to projects. Form-based code work constitutes a substantial part of our current national zoning practice. When we craft new regulations, we believe they must be fully understood by local citizens and property owners, easily administered by local staff, produce a predictable end result, and above all, fit within the existing legal and regulatory framework.

CORE STRENGTHS

We are small but tough. We’ve got the moxie it takes to effectively handle public meetings, as well as internal technical policy discussions. We make complex concepts simple to understand. We are adept at preparing elegant, visual documents. Our work gets adopted. We are passionate about improving the form and functionality of our urban places.

Innovation

We help communities think boldly about their future.

Creativity

We synthesize community aspirations into implementable plans and codes.

Design

We design realistic solutions for today’s marketplace.

WITH AWARD WINNING INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Code Studio has extensive experience in working with a variety of communities across the United States and our work is often recognized for its level of innovation and creativity.

2022 Western New York APA – Outstanding Planning Award: Boulevard Central District Planning – Amherst, NY

2019 Wisconsin APA – Moving Milwaukee Forward: Equitable Growth Through Transit Oriented Development – Milwaukee, WI

2019 Driehaus Form-Based Code Award – Buffalo Green Code Code – Buffalo, NY

2019 Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence Award (CLIDE) – Stockyards Form-Based Code – Fort Worth, TX

2018 Merit Award for Analysis, Planning and Design: Potomac ASLA – Sandy Springs Development Code – Sandy Springs, GA

2017 Outstanding Planning Process – Large Scale: Georgia Planning Association -Sandy Springs Development Code – Sandy Springs, GA

2017 Best Plan: Central Texas APA – Williams Drive Corridor Plan – Georgetown, TX

2017 Rural Innovation Award: The Western Planner – Teton Valley Model Sustainability Code – Driggs & Victor, ID

2017 Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence Award (CLIDE) -University/Berry Development Plan and Form-Based Code – Fort Worth, TX

2017 Digital Division Smart Cities Award, American Planning Association – re:code LA – Los Angeles, CA

2016 Outstanding Planning Award: Tennessee APA – Downtown Form-Based Code – Chattanooga, TN

2015 Marvin Collins Award for Implementation in a Large City: North Carolina APA -Raleigh Unified Development Ordinance Raleigh, NC

2015 Award of Excellence for Innovative Use of Technology (MarkUp & MapIt): Los Angeles APA – re:code LA – Los Angeles, CA

2015Award of Excellence for Public Outreach, Youth In Planning: Los Angeles APA -re:code LA – Los Angeles, CA

2014 Outstanding Planning Award: Tennessee APA – Cumberland Ave Form-Based Code – Knoxville, TN

2013 Honor Award: American Society of Landscape Architects – Jena Town Plan – Jena, LA

2012 Award of Excellence for Master Planning: Connecticut Main Street Center -Simsbury Center Form-Based Code – Simsbury, CT

2010 Driehaus Form-Based Code Award – Heart of Peoria – Peoria, IL

2010 Award of Excellence for Community Consensus Building Connecticut Main Street Center – Simsbury Center Form-Based Code – Simsbury, CT

2009 Honorable Mention Driehaus Form-Based Code Award – Mixed Use & TOD Districts – Dallas, TX