Fund for New Urbanism
Title: Fund for New Urbanism
Application deadline: n/a
Subject: Air quality, Construction, Transportation
Geographic area eligible for funding: National
Type of organization eligible for funding: Local Government
Fund Source: Industry
Project description: The internationally acclaimed architecture and town planning firm Duany Plater-Zyberk (DPZ) & Company has created a $5-million venture capital fund which seeks to invest in 5 to 10 municipalities throughout the US that intend to direct their growth along the lines of new urbanism rather than suburban sprawl. Specifically, the Fund seeks to work with local governments to:
* Identify sites ideally located for smart growth, traditional neighborhood development and transit-oriented development. * Design plans and codes for their construction. * Secure entitlements so that construction may occur as-of-right. * Develop the properties collaboratively or transfer the approved plans to developers prepared to follow the plans.
The Fund is especially interested in municipalities that would like to see new urbanism but have been unsuccessful or disappointed in previous attempts at introducing it to their communities.
Award amount: A $5 million venture capital fund is available.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name of funding organization: Duany Plater-Zyberk (DPZ)
Contact name: Demetri Baches
Address: 1023 SW 25 Ave
Miami, FL 33135
Telephone Number: 305-644-1023
E-mail of funding organization: [email protected]
URL of funding organization: http://www.dpz.com
Keywords: Community development; Land use; Urban transportation
