What style of architecture does the Form Based Code require?
When it comes to architectural style the Form Based Code has none. This is in keeping with the communitys wish to keep the Pike funky. Rather than focusing on Colonial revival, English Tudor, Mediterranean or such, the code concentrates on good materials, putting doors and windows on buildings and putting those buildings in the right place. Is the code working? For decades new development on the Pike has meant drive-thru stores, banks and restaurants. Since the code was adopted in February, 2003 nearly $500 million in Form Based Code designed projects have either been approved, are in the approval process or will going through soon. The projects are mixed-use and range in size from 16 townhouses to a 269 unit condominium with 40,000 square feet of retail space and close to 500 underground parking spaces. How much disruption will development cause? Building usually runs 18 to 24 months from the first shovel turn to the first key turn. Builders will have to abide by Arlington County stan
