Derek Leavitt

co-founder and principal of the firm Modative

Co-founder and principal of the firm Modative

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Ave 57 Art Walk Homes, a small-lot subdivision in Highland Park designed by Modative. Photo by Christine Bullard, courtesy of the Courtney+ Kurt Team @ Compass.

Small-lot homes add density to LA neighborhoods

Ave 57 Art Walk Homes, a small-lot subdivision in Highland Park designed by Modative. Photo by Christine Bullard, courtesy of the Courtney+ Kurt Team @ Compass.

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