Donald W. Powers has over three decades of experience in all aspects of architectural practice. His completed work includes urban and town planning, commercial and institutional buildings, affordable housing, historic restoration of landmark buildings, and single-family residences. In recent years, his work has concentrated on integrated, mixed-use planning and architectural design with the goal of creating truly diverse and vibrant communities by the creative application of traditional town planning principles and the design of timeless architecture.

A 20-year association with the Congress for the New Urbanism and frequent collaboration with some of the best firms in the country doing traditional urban design has brought an expertise in the technique and art of creating livable communities and cherished places.

He received his B.S. in Architecture from University of Virginia in 1988 where he was awarded their annual Design Prize. He received his Masters in Architecture from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design in 1992. He holds professional licenses in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New York. He is an active member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and has a single-minded vision to restore communities and save the world from sprawl.