Douglas Farr

Douglas Farr

Keynote Speaker: Architect, Urbanist, Author & Advocate for Sustainable Design Thinking

Douglas Farr Biography

Deemed one of the 100 most influential urbanists of all time, Douglas Farr is an architect, urbanist, author, and passionate advocate for sustainable design thinking. He is the founding principal and president of Farr Associates, co-chair of the development of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND), and has served on the boards of the Congress for the New Urbanism, Bioregional, EcoDistricts, and Elevate Energy.

In 2017, Planetizen readers named him one of "the 100 most influential urbanists of all time.” Farr wrote Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design With Nature (November 2007, Wiley) and Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns for the Future (April 2018, Wiley), which was named by Planetizen as one of the top 10 Urban Planning Books of 2018.

Based on his pioneering sustainable design practice, he authored the urban planning best-seller, "Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design with Nature" in 2008, followed by "Sustainable Nation: Urban Design Patterns for the Future".

Farr's insights have been celebrated internationally, and he speaks regularly at world-class conferences. His design philosophy is centered on the notion that the world needs to change, and we are the ones to initiate it.

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Douglas Farr Speaking Topics

Sustainable Urbanism, Green Buildings, Carbon Neutrality, Urban Design & Planning

Douglas Farr Videos

Decarbonizing Chicago, with Doug Farr, Farr Associates
Sustainable Nation
Strolling Crit with Douglas Farr Detroit Studio on Sustainability

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What topics does Douglas Farr speak about?

Douglas Farr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Design, Government, Architecture, Authors, Creativity, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business, Culture and Manufacturing.

Where does Douglas Farr travel from?

Douglas Farr generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Douglas Farr?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Douglas Farr for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Douglas Farr for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Douglas Farr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Sustainability and Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book Douglas Farr for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Douglas Farr generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lance Freeman, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Patrick M. Condon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Douglas Farr for an upcoming event.

Douglas Farr Speaking Topics

  • Sustainable Urbanism, Green Buildings, Carbon Neutrality, Urban Design & Planning

Douglas Farr Videos

Decarbonizing Chicago, with Doug Farr, Farr Associates
Sustainable Nation
Strolling Crit with Douglas Farr Detroit Studio on Sustainability
Douglas Farr | CoAD Lecture Series
Doug Farr: A Sustainable Nation in Four Generations
  • How do I book Douglas Farr to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Douglas Farr for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Douglas Farr, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Douglas Farr or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Douglas Farr for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Douglas Farr, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Douglas Farr are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Douglas Farr, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Douglas Farr speak about?

    Douglas Farr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Design, Government, Architecture, Authors, Creativity, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business, Culture and Manufacturing.
  • Where does Douglas Farr travel from?

    Douglas Farr generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Douglas Farr?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Douglas Farr for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Douglas Farr for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Douglas Farr or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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