FBC 201: Preparing the Code : Design Considerations
Learn Innovative Urban Design in Ventura, California
Ventura, a nationally-recognized leader in smart growth, has adopted form-based codes for 6 key areas of the city. Course instructors and guest speakers draw upon Ventura’s rich experience in writing and implementing FBCs (Form Based Codes).
| Date: | February 18-19, 2010 (Thursday & Friday) |
| Time: | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Location: | Ventura City Hall
501 Poli Street
City of Ventura, CA |
| Credits: | 16.5 AIA CES and AICP credits are available for this course |
Instructors
Led by three national experts who have created and implemented successful FBCs, this course gives comprehensive knowledge combined with hands-on experience.
• Dan Parolek, a Berkeley-based architect, has written the “handbook” of FBCs.
• Geoffrey Ferrell, author of the Columbia Pike FBC in Arlington, VA, and many others.
• Kaizer Rangwala, award-winning planner prepared and implemented the Ventura FBCs.
Guest Speakers
The guest speakers in this course are agency and private industry professionals.
• Rick Cole, Ventura City Manager
• Paul Crabtree, President, Crabtree Group
• Scott Boydstun, Ventura Design Review Committee Chair
• Tyson Cline, Design Review and Historic Preservation Committee member
Pricing
The registration fee for this two-day course is $750/person for those from private companies ($700 for two or more attendees), and $700/person for public/nonpro?t sectors and students ($650 for two or more attendees). Registration includes two-day training, continental breakfasts and lunches, course materials and evening reception on Feb. 18.
To register for this course, go to http://www.formbasedcodes.org/courses.html or e-mail to Alan@formbasedcodes.org or call 312.731.4701.
This course is provided by the Form-Based Codes Institute
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