You might want to read up on some of the research, idea generation, city and Westwood-specific planning that has happened so far.  Feel free to email revitalizewestwood@gmail.com with other suggestions or use the Comment field.

Form Based Code Myths and Realities, November 2013

Focus Neighborhoods Analysis  March 2010, Planning and Buildings Department, See pages 54-60 for Westwood.

Westwood Strategic Plan  Approved by Westwood Civic Association, 2009,and Cincinnati City Council, 2010

Neighborhood Charrette Closing Presentation  November 2012, See pages 108-128 for Westwood.

Plan Cincinnati: A Comprehensive Plan for the Future:  A long-range plan to guide and manage growth, protect the environment and influence future development in Cincinnati

Plan Build Live Cincinnati  Learn about and participate in the City of Cincinnati’s Plan Build Live initiative.

Planning Projects and Studies site  Planning and Buildings Department, City of Cincinnati

Form-Based Codes Background and Study Documents:  Planning and Buildings Department, City of Cincinnati

Plan Cincinnati: A Comprehensive Plan for the Future  A long-range plan to guide and manage growth, protect the environment and influence future development in our City

What are Form-Based Codes? from the Form-Based Code Institute

Creative Placemaking, 2010, Ann Markusen, Markusen Economic Research Services and Anne Gadwa, Metris Arts Consulting

The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited, Richard Florida, and related articles