An Architect and New Urbanist, Andrés Duany is determined to “Make No Small Plans in the New Economy,” the title of a presentation to area architects, planners, developers, Judson University’s architecture students and the general public at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way.
 
“Duany’s presentation will be based on his commitment to building compact, sustainable, pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented communities,” said Elgin Mayor Ed Schock.
 
Duany is the 2008 Driehaus Prize Laureate and a partner at Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company based in Miami, with regional offices in Washington and Charlotte, N.C.  He is a founder of the Congress for The New Urbanism and his firm is widely recognized as a leader in New Urbanism, an international movement that seeks to end suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment.
 
To attend, register online at www.gailborden.info, and click on the “calendar” section.  To register in person, visit the Gail Borden Library’s Information Desk or call (847) 429-4680.