A singular vision. And the know-how to make it real.

Trained as an architect, People Places Founder Frank Starkey knows how to blend aesthetic design and technical considerations into delightful, human-scaled buildings and outdoor spaces. Under his guidance, People Places is a company with a mind for business, the guts for entrepreneurship, an eye for design, and a heart for people.

Architecture is a mission and a passion at People Places.

Accomplishments:

Frank Starkey holds undergraduate and professional degrees in Architecture and Urban Design from Rice University, is CNU (Congress for the New Urbanism) Accredited, and a member of Congress for the New Urbanism, The American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute and Leadership Florida. He is also:

• Congress for the New Urbanism, Board Member, Treasurer, Currently Vice Chair
• Habitat for Humanity Pinellas West Pasco, Board Member, Vice Chair
• National Town Builders Association, Past Board member, Chair
• Seaside Institute, Past Board Member, Chair
• Bay Area Commuter Services, Past Board Member, Chair
• Leadership Florida, Cornerstone Class XXVII Graduate, Class President
• 2010-11 Developer in Residence at University of Miami’s Masters in Real Estate + Urbanism (MRED+U) program. (His lectures are available to view online at Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/search/sort:date/format:thumbnail?q=%22Frank+starkey%22)
• Rollins College Masters of Planning in Civic Urbanism Advisory Board
• A frequent presenter of professional lectures on New Urbanism and real estate development