David Dixon
FAIA
Creating “five-minute places”—neighborhoods where people want to live, work, play, interact, innovate…and invest.
David has built a North America-wide reputation for transforming cities and suburbs into vibrant, resilient, and inclusive places. His work over the past decade has shaped more than $10 billion in transformative investment.
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The person we call
to ask about cities.
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE HALL OF FAME
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
Experience across major cities, suburbs, innovation districts, and neighborhoods throughout North America.
TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT
Planned and built community support for more than $10 billion in successful city-shaping investment over the past decade.
TRUSTED ADVISOR
A sought-after advisor to civic leaders, firms, and institutions on the most complex urban challenges and opportunities.
TRANSFORMATIve projects
Places. Communities. Lasting Impact.
SPEAKING
Ideas shaping stronger cities.
David Dixon is a dynamic keynote speaker and thought leader on the future of cities, downtowns, evolving suburbs, innovation ecosystems, walkable communities, and public spaces.
RECENT ENGAGEMENTS
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Publications
In Walking Distance: How 5-Minute Neighborhoods Are Reinventing Downtown
Reimagining downtowns as vibrant, walkable neighborhoods where people choose to live, work, play, interact, innovate...and invest.
A lasting contribution to urban thinking.
Suburban Remix: Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places
Transforming suburbs into vibrant, walkable places that foster stronger communities and lasting economic value.
David's work extends beyond projects and presentations. Through his books, he shares state-of-the-art expertise helping urban places become more vibrant, resilient, walkable, and economically successful. He offers practical insights for civic leaders, designers, developers, and policymakers.
Urban Design for an Urban Century: Shaping More Livable, Equitable and Resilient Cities
A comprehensive guide to creating more livable, equitable, and resilient cities through people-centered urban design.
insights
David's thoughts on urban places.
The Future of Downtowns
Creating vibrant, resilient downtowns that drive regional prosperity.
Building Innovation Ecosystems
What makes innovation districts succeed—and how to create lasting impact.
Reinventing Suburbia
From auto-oriented to people-centered: a new suburban development model.
Public Space as Economic Asset
Investing in public realm that strengthens community and drives value.
Architect Magazine
Hall of Fame: David Dixon, FAIA
Armed with research, charm, and enthusiasm, for four decades David Dixon has helped create cooler neighborhoods than people could have imagined. many architects are designing work he has planned.
CONTACT
Phone
123-456-7890
Info@mysite.com
Address
Boston, MA