Demetri Baches

DEVELOPMENT | DESIGN | CONSULTATION

Demetri Baches, AICP, CNU-A is an expert Urban Designer.
He is the founder and principal of United States-based Metrocology, Inc, a Strategic Planning, Visioning, Urban Design and Development consultancy established in 2010. His extensive experience in city planning and urban development around the world have led Demetri to pursue and refine the skills necessary to identify the crucial economic, social, environmental and cultural assets, which promote project and community success.
Demetri's "town- and city-whispering" techniques offer private sector, government agencies, and not-for-profit clients a comprehensively managed suite of services, tailored to the needs of their specific projects. Metrocology's work engages across the full spectrum of development and community interests, and identifies how these can be aligned to implement opportunities for city building which leverage the highest values, returns, and quality of life for all involved.

Demetri Baches is a recognized expert in urban design and development. His knowledge of design and development, on broad scale industry trends and specific practical technique, of sustainability theory and New Urbanism practice, has been identified and cited in dozens of publications. The following are a selection of examples:

Gaston Gazette, November 29, 2014 — *Gaston Gazette,* November 29, 2014

Charlotte Observer, March 1, 2014 — *Charlotte Observer*, March 1, 2014

Beaufort Gazette, February 4, 2011 — *Beaufort Gazette*, February 4, 2011

Island Packet, October 18, 2010 — *Island Packet*, October 18, 2010

Gold Coast Bulletin, March 25, 2010 — *Gold Coast Bulletin*, March 25, 2010

Madinat Al Arab presentation, Dubai, UAE, April 2006 for Nakheel Properties — Madinat Al Arab presentation, Dubai, UAE, April 2006 for Nakheel Properties

Gold Coast Business News, May 2009 — *Gold Coast Business News*, May 2009

The Queensland Times, June 2005 — *The Queensland Times*, June 2005

Professional Builder, January 1, 2003 — *Professional Builder*, January 1, 2003

Property Business, October 2003 — *Property Business,* October 2003

Congressman McHenry Weekly Update, November 2, 2014 — *Congressman McHenry Weekly Update*, November 2, 2014

The State, January 12, 2013 — *The State*, January 12, 2013

The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream is Moving by Leigh Gallagher — **The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream is Moving** by Leigh Gallagher

WTC/Port of Miami workshop, Miami FL, April 2013 with Oppenheim Architects

The Island News, April 28, 2011 — *The Island News*, April 28, 2011

Island Packet, April 29, 2010 — *Island Packet*, April 29, 2010

Gold Coast in danger of losing its liveability, March 22, 2010 — **Gold Coast in danger of losing its liveability**, March 22, 2010

Living Benchmarks Tour, 2006 — *Living Benchmarks Tour*, 2006

Sweetwater workshop, Hunter Valley NSW, Australia, July 2005 with RobertsDay

New Urban News, October/November 2002 — *New Urban News*, October/November 2002

Builder, August 2004 — *Builder,* August 2004

PlanCharlotte, July 29, 2014 — *PlanCharlotte*, July 29, 2014

City of Beaufort, October 6, 2014 — *City of Beaufort*, October 6, 2014

UrbanLand, January 26, 2012 — *UrbanLand*, January 26, 2012

Hibiscus Matters, June 1, 2011 — *Hibiscus Matters*, June 1, 2011

Queensland Planner, June 2010 — *Queensland Planner,* June 2010

Madinat Al Arab workshop, Dubai, UAE, April 2006 for Nakheel Properties

Gold Coast Bulletin, March 20, 2009 — *Gold Coast Bulletin*, March 20, 2009

Cubes, Issue 005, 2004 — *Cubes*, Issue 005, 2004

Rolling Stone, January 11, 2002 — *Rolling Stone*, January 11, 2002

Architectural Record, Issue 01, 1997 — *Architectural Record*, Issue 01, 1997