Once the Form-Based zoning code is applied to a neighborhood, the most necessary thing to do in all suburban areas is retrofit existing spaces, instead of planning the wrong way and building more. There are various techniques for good planning such as New Urbanism, Smart Growth, Sustainable LEED, and TOD, which Miami21 hopes to use in their planning trends for retrofitting. To find existing projects which use the above mentioned techniques and energy efficiency, visit Honest Buildings, a website dedicated to connecting architects, urban planners, and promoters of environmental awareness and walkability.
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