Who:
We are a volunteer organization of more than 1,600 members from a broad spectrum of disciplines who share an interest in Philadelphia’s design, development and planning.
What:
DAG hosts free monthly meetings that are open to the public, featuring presentations, information sharing and robust discussion on topics related to the urban environment.
DAG also takes positions on select matters, reaching out to government, decision makers and media and using its own communications channels. The Steering Committee deliberates and approves DAG’s advocacy positions. Four standing task forces on critical, perennial issues – Complete Streets and Transportation, Design Equity, Historic Preservation and the Waterfronts – help inform those positions.
Why:
DAG's ultimate and overarching goal is to create a culture – shared by all Philadelphia residents, neighborhood groups, city agencies, business interests and the development community – that accepts nothing less than excellence in design and planning throughout every neighborhood.
And …
DAG is a project of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia, a charitable 501(c)(3) trust supporting diverse cultural practices in the Philadelphia region.
In the years since, Philadelphia has experienced boom-and-bust real estate cycles and enacted significant planning and zoning reforms. Now, as the city faces unprecedented development pressure, DAG’s mission is more important than ever.
James Templeton, Co-Chair
Nando Micale, Co-Chair
Richard Avicolli
Aaron Bell
Ed Bronstein
Sara Girotto
Allison Harvey
Joyce Lee
Stephen Perzan
Peter Piven
Andrew Ross
Julie Ulrich
Kelly Vresilovic
Verónica Ayala Flores, Chair
Olaitan Awomolo
Donna Carney
Avery Harmon
Danielle DiLeo Kim
Michael Kimmey
Gabriella Nelson
Michelle Sahl
Ian Smith
Sharon Rice
Keiko Tsurata Cramer
Julie Ulrich
Jesse Wilks
Patrick Grossi, Chair
Sarah Blitzer
Rosalind Foltz
Nathaniel A Hammitt
Arielle Harris
Starr Herr-Cardillo
Rob Kettell
Rob Kurzman
Leslie Linnebur
Dana Rice
Venise Whitaker
Josh Yeager
Morris Zimmerman
Cassidy Boulan
Matthew Cox
Jon Geeting
Woo Kim
Jonas Maciunas
Dave Munson
Michel Saewert
Keri Salerno