Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk is an influential American architect and urban planner, known for her role in the New Urbanism movement, which promotes walkable, community-focused neighborhoods. She co-founded the architecture firm DPZ (Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company) and has designed various urban projects that emphasize sustainable design, traditional town-building principles, and social connectivity. Plater-Zyberk also served as the Dean of the University of Miami School of Architecture, where she advocated for education that integrates design with civic responsibility. Her work has helped reshape modern approaches to city planning, emphasizing livable, human-scale environments.