Andrés Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company

Andrés Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company (DPZ) is a planning and design firm specializing in sustainable urban development and community design. Founded in 1980, they focus on creating walkable neighborhoods with a mix of residential, commercial, and public spaces that promote vibrant, healthy communities. Their approach emphasizes smart growth principles, historic preservation, and context-sensitive architecture, aiming to improve quality of life while reducing environmental impact. DPZ is widely recognized for pioneering New Urbanism, a movement that advocates for human-scaled, community-oriented urban planning.