Education
Preparing for the Next Round of Growth
At this December 13, 2011 event, architects and community planners learned how communities are planning for smart growth and sustainability in the years to come. Mitchell Silver, Chief Planning Officer for the City of Raleigh and President of the American Planning Association; Harriet Tregoning, Director of the Office of Planning for Washington, D.C.; and Brendan Owens, Vice President for LEED Technical Development for the U.S. Green Building Council provided the 115 attendees with their vision for future and what they foresee the challenges and trends will be in the next round of growth. Harriet Tregoning’s and Brendan Owens’ presentations are available for those who were unable to attend.
This seminar is the latest in a series of events for Architects and Urban Planners held at Washington DC’s National Building Museum each year.
Community Planning Assistance
The BIA's community planning department provides technical planning assistance to communities
across the nation interested in managing design through the use of masonry planning policies.
Complimentary outreach services provided by experienced planners are available to assist planners
and elected officials in the development of a built environment that is safe, durable, and positively
contributes to the local economy. View the Community Planning Overview for more
details on BIA community planning and masonry planning policies.
Community Design Analysis
The Community Design Analysis (CDA) is a complimentary planning outreach program aimed at assisting communities in achieving their design potential. The CDA is a unique experience tailored to suit each individual community's unique design needs. Programming includes an onsite photographic inventory of design assets and opportunities, policy review and analysis, and interactive design training and exercises. The CDA incorporates the needs of local elected and appointed officials, business owners, and community leaders to develop a local design program. Contact us at planning@bia.org to take advantage of this complimentary program.
Planning Resources
Case Study Communities - find out how and why other communities are implementing masonry planning policies
Masonry Planning Policy Methods - learn the methods that can be used in your community to manage design with
a masonry planning policy
Masonry Planning Policy Examples - view a number of existing masonry planning policies from communities across
the country
Photo Gallery - explore photos of residential, multi-family, commercial, big-box and mixed-use structures built with clay
brick and masonry
Community Benefits of Masonry Planning Policies - learn how your community can benefit by specifying the use of clay
brick or masonry
Economics of Masonry Planning Policies - find out the economics of good design and how Masonry Planning Policies can
affect your community's bottom line. This and more information can be found in the University of Michigan Study.
For a copy of the full Study, contact Brandie Schaeffer / bschaeffer@bia.org.
A University of Michigan Study found that the adoption of a masonry ordinance not only enhances the durability and aesthetic
value of local properties, but it also increases the property value, tax base, and overall fiscal health of the community. In addition,
the research indicates that the adoption of a masonry ordinance promotes population growth and does not significantly affect the
affordability of housing or rental costs. For a copy of the full Study, contact Brandie Schaeffer / bschaeffer@bia.org.
Ordinance Development Standard, Texas see a template for a city ordinance in Texas
Use the case studies, types of planning policies, examples of planning policies and community benefits on this website to see how your community can benefit by mandating clay brick on commercial and residential structures.
More Community Planning Information
Contact BIA Community Planning Staff at planning@bia.org.