About the Center for Zoning Solutions The built environment of our cities and towns must allow all people to safely, comfortably, and conveniently access essential destinations, no matter how they choose to get around. Right now, inefficient and exclusionary zoning stands in the way of allowing communities to thrive. The Center for Zoning Solutions helps advance zoning codes that your community needs.
Our vision A country where every community has implemented equitable land use policies that support people to live, work, and thrive, no matter where they call home Our work The Center for Zoning Solutions empowers people to create livable places, community health, and shared prosperity through zoning solutions, including form-based codes and other innovations. Our principles
Codes for today’s communities
Replace inefficient and exclusionary zoning regulations to unlock economic, social, and health benefits for all communities.
More housing in the right places
Implement effective policies to encourage mixed-use development and diverse housing options to create thriving, well-connected places.
Create a people-centered movement
Provide residents, advocates, and decision-makers with training, direct support, and accessible tools to advance zoning codes that center community needs. 0 Zoning solutions for a better future We believe everyone deserves a well-designed, accessible community. Zoning solutions are regulatory interventions designed to transform communities. Key solutions include:
Comprehensive regulations which advance smart growth
Zoning and housing interventions to advance missing middle housing, infill, and affordable housing typologies
Regulations, policies, programs, and strategies to facilitate mixed-use and small-scale commercial development
Strategies to facilitate investment in civic and public benefits