• 1. Introduction: Urban design vs. planning: the role of design charrettes, master plans and form-based codes to reform the planning process.2. History i: The history of community involvement in planning from 19th century anarchist roots to today.3. History ii: The evolution of the planning process: the renaissance of physical planning and the importance of urban design.4. Theory i: Key urban design principles5. Theory ii: Codes and Guidelines6. Theory iii: Representation and Communication7. Practice i: Charrette Principles and Organization8. Practice ii: Charrette Processes and Products9. Case Study i: Downtown redevelopment case study from author’s own practice. This community has a form-based zoning ordinance in place.10. Case Study ii: Greenfield case study from author’s own practice. This community has a normative, sprawl-inducing zoning ordinance in place.11. Afterword: Summary and recap12. Appendix: Example of Form-based Code

"As strong in its theoretical grasp as it is in enumerating the practical aspects of design codes and charrettes, Designing Community guides us through the strategies we need to adopt to create better communal spaces...Design professionals should take the core messages of this book to heart and use its to improve our public realm".AJ 30.08.07“Students will find… a rich source of examples, comparisons and opinions. I would go far as to suggest that a précis of this volume ought to be considered to all in the planning process from the local parish councillors up to the government strategists.”Building Engineer Jan 08