039: Dr. Dawn Jourdan, Dean of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland

Dr. Dawn Jourdan is Dean of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland, where she leads an interdisciplinary community of architects, planners, preservationists, and real estate developers committed to shaping more just, vibrant, and sustainable places.  Trained as both a lawyer and an urban planner, Dr. Jourdan holds a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning. This dual expertise uniquely positions her at the intersection of law, policy, and the built environment. Her scholarship and teaching have established her as a national thought leader in constitutional law and land use, with a distinctive specialization in the regulation of signs and wayfinding. She has written extensively on how the First Amendment informs local governments' ability to regulate signs, balancing free expression with community character, safety, and economic vitality. As dean, Dr. Jourdan champions a vision for the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation that leverages design, planning, preservation, and development to inspire positive change—preparing the next generation of professionals to design and steward places where people and communities thrive. ABOUT YOUR HOST: Cory Zelnik, veteran real estate broker and Founder of Zelnik & Company, has launched, crafted, and packaged some of the largest corporate retail real estate expansions on the east coast. From working with JPMorgan Chase to food service giants Panda Express, Smashburger and Lenwich, Cory has presided over and specialized in the retail needs of prominent property owners and top retailers for more than three decades. When Cory is not running his business, his passions include running the streets of NYC, his family, The University of Maryland and the New York Knicks.  Want to learn more? Visit the Zelnik & Company website at www.zelnikco.com Follow us: @zelnikco & @coryzelnik on Instagram. And please like, share or leave us a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. The Zelnik Exchange is produced in part by Su Madre Podcasts