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Dan Pitera, FAIA
Dean at University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture + Community Development
Dan Pitera, FAIA, is a prominent figure in the architecture and urban design realm, with a passion for activism and community engagement. He served as the Executive Director at the Detroit Collaborative Design Center for two decades before becoming the Dean of the Detroit Mercy School of Architecture in 2019. Pitera played a significant role in various prestigious projects, including the Detroit Works Project Long Term Planning and the development of the Detroit Future City framework. His work at the Design Center garnered international recognition, winning awards such as the Dedalo Minosse International Prize and being featured in renowned events like the Venice Biennale for Architecture.