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Recognizing these issues, forward-thinking planners and developers are rewriting development codes to promote more sustainable, connected, and livable neighborhoods. Enter Simplecity Design, led by Matt Lewis, which aims to embed the principles of human-scale, walkable, grid-based development into the fabric of new communities.
Lewis emphasizes that codes often lack a focus on community fit and long-term sustainability. To address this, he and his team have developed innovative regulations that prioritize authentic, walkable neighborhoods—what they call the Building Block Code.