Criticism
Andres Duany, 2000, notes:
- Abdicating to floor area ratios (market forces) is the opposite of aiming a community toward something more than the sum of its parts.
- FAR, a poor predictor of physical form, should not be used when the objective is to conserve and enhance neighborhood character. Whereas traditional design standards (height, lot coverage and setbacks or build-to lines) enable anyone to make reasonably accurate predictions, recognize violations, and feel secure in their investment decisions.
- If FAR is carelessly combined with traditional setbacks, assembled lots have a considerable advantage over individual lots, which has a negative effect on fine grained cities and the diversity of ownership.
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