Five Questions With Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk discusses Miami 21, the City of Miami's effort to rezone the entire city using the principles of the new urbanism.

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July 3, 2007, 9:00 AM PDT

By Mike Lydon

"...Plater-Zyberk's firm is active around the world, with projects from India and Saudi Arabia to Turkey and Argentina. Headquartered in Miami's Little Havana, the firm is now seeking to bring big change to the city in which Plater-Zyberk works.

She is the lead consultant for the City of Miami's much-awaited rezoning plan, called Miami 21. Last week the first phase of the four-part plan was presented to city commissioners. After nine hours of discussion, commissioners deferred a vote until a later date. Plater-Zyberk spoke to The Miami Herald before presenting the plan to the Miami Commission:"

Thanks to Francisco Garcia

Read the full story: Trailblazer Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk talks about Miami 21

Monday, July 2, 2007 in The Miami Herald

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