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Devon Zuegel
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Devon Zuegel is the Founder and CEO of Esmeralda Land Company, where she is pioneering the development of a new, people-centered town called Esmeralda. With a background in software engineering and experience at major tech firms in Silicon Valley, Zuegel's transition into urbanism and housing was inspired by her experiences in San Francisco and her childhood in Chautauqua, New York, a community known for its focus on learning and connection.
Zuegel's vision for Esmeralda emphasizes creating beautiful, community-oriented neighborhoods that prioritize both housing and social interaction. She advocates for innovative urban planning approaches, such as using the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) model from tech to urban development, allowing for experimentation with temporary structures to test ideas in real-world settings.123
In June 2024, Zuegel co-organized "Edge Esmeralda," a month-long pop-up village in Healdsburg, California, where participants engaged in community-building activities and discussions on urban design and technology. This event served as a prototype for her permanent city concept, focusing on multi-generational living and sustainable community development.236
Zuegel holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence, which informs her approach to integrating technology into urban environments to enhance quality of life and foster human connections.45
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