UDA Pattern Books are modeled after those used by builders in the past to establish the basic form of buildings and to provide key architectural elements and details. For residential neighborhoods, these may be quite detailed; more general guidelines are used in commercial and downtown development.
UDA Pattern Books are often a continuation of work begun as an urban design project. Once general consensus has been reached on a master plan, the Pattern Book is a means of implementing it. Therefore, the process engages builders, developers, architects, and real estate professionals in a more technical process. Pattern Books enable all participants to understand, embrace, and build from a shared vision.

UDA Form-Based Codes are prepared for municipalities and developers seeking to revise or transform their entitlement regulations to create new mixed-use districts. Each district is unique and like Pattern Books, our codes respond to each unique circumstance. Our approach is to first work with the client to build consensus in the community towards a new vision. UDA will then prepare documents that bridge the gap between master plans and regulations. Working closely with the municipality, the code is often designed to append to their existing regulatory framework. UDA will frequently team with code writers and will be responsible for the code content, design, and production.

THE PATTERN BOOK TRADITION


UDA PATTERN BOOKS

CELEBRATION, FL

BAXTER VILLAGE
FORT MILL, SC

THE LEDGES,
HUNTSVILLE, AL

RANDOLPH
RICHMOND, VA

FIRST WARD,
CHARLOTTE, NC