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October 20, 2026

David Dixon, FAIA, will participate in Houston’s 2026 State of Downtown on October 29, 2026, joining a panel examining how cities and workplaces can respond to the needs of a multigenerational workforce.

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October 14, 2026

Award-winning urban designer David Dixon, FAIA, has launched David Dixon Urban, an independent consulting practice dedicated to shaping a better future for cities and suburbs. Through strategic consulting, collaborative partnerships, and speaking engagements, Dixon will advance the creation of “five-minute places”—walkable neighborhoods where diverse people want to live, work, play, interact, innovate, and invest.

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October 2, 2026

David Dixon helped open CNU New England’s 2026 Summit in Boston, exploring the emerging “New Norm” for urban planning. He examined how transformative economic, demographic, mobility, and environmental changes are reshaping communities—and how cities must adapt amid declining and unpredictable federal support.

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August 31, 2026

David Dixon joined the inaugural episode of Sixteen Minutes with 4D Urban Place Solutions to explore how five-minute neighborhoods can drive innovation and economic growth. He discussed how walkable, connected communities foster creative collisions, attract talent, and create vibrant places where people and ideas thrive.

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July 29, 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu appointed David Dixon to the Boston Landmarks Commission, where he will help guide the preservation and thoughtful evolution of Boston’s historic places. Drawing on decades of urban design experience, David will work to balance the city’s architectural heritage with its changing needs and future.

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May 26, 2026

At the 2026 Global Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, David Dixon shared his vision for vibrant, walkable innovation ecosystems. Drawing on his work transforming Cambridge’s Kendall Square, he emphasized how “creative collisions” bring people, ideas, and businesses together to foster innovation and economic growth.

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May 14, 2026

David Dixon led *The New Urban Fabric: Balancing Growth and Heritage*, a public forum hosted by Historic Salem, Inc. in Salem, Massachusetts. The discussion explored how cities and communities can embrace growth and change while preserving the historic architecture, cultural heritage, and distinctive character that define them.

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December 22, 2025

An article featuring David Dixon, Laurie Volk, and Marina Khoury was named one of *Public Square’s* ten most-read articles of 2025. Published by the Congress for the New Urbanism, the recognition highlights the continued interest in fresh approaches to urban planning, suburban transformation, and creating more vibrant, walkable communities.

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October 23, 2025

David Dixon delivered the keynote address at Downtown New Jersey’s annual conference in Flemington, New Jersey. Centered on the theme Street-Level Magic: Building Experiential Downtowns, his presentation explored how placemaking, adaptive reuse, and people-first urban design can transform downtown streets into vibrant destinations where community and commerce thrive.

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August 16, 2025

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, David Dixon delivered the 2025 Morrison Lecture at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Drawing on his leadership of the city’s post-Katrina master plan, Dixon explored lessons in community-centered planning, equitable recovery, and building a more resilient and inclusive future.

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December 13, 2024

Grit Daily profiles David Dixon’s extensive career transforming cities and suburbs into vibrant, inclusive communities. The article highlights his award-winning work in urban planning and design, emphasizing his commitment to creating walkable places that bring people together and adapt to changing needs.

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December 14, 2022

David Dixon was inducted into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry in recognition of his distinguished career in urban planning and design. The honor celebrates his leadership in transforming cities and suburbs, his numerous national awards, and his lasting contributions to creating vibrant, walkable communities.

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