What does DPZ CoDesign do?

DPZ CoDesign (DPZ) is an architecture, urban design, and town planning firm based in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1980 by Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, the firm specializes in New Urbanism, focusing on creating walkable and vibrant communities. DPZ promotes principles that prioritize community-friendliness and transit access in the design of towns, cities, and buildings. The firm offers a range of services, including comprehensive planning, urban design, and architecture. Their projects encompass regional and downtown plans, new towns and villages, urban infill, transit-oriented development, and suburban retrofits. DPZ has been involved in significant initiatives, particularly in disaster recovery and community planning, such as the Mississippi Renewal Forum and the Unified New Orleans Plan. With additional offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Portland, Oregon, DPZ continues to emphasize revitalizing spaces for human thriving.