Maxine Kurtz Explained

Maxine Kurtz (October 17, 1921 – November 4, 2008[1]) was an American city planner.

When Kurtz became the director of the Denver Planning Office in 1947, she became the first woman to direct the planning department of a major American city. Kurtz is also known for persuading the government of Denver and its neighboring suburbs to enter a historic water sharing agreement in return for concessions in sanitation, zoning and building.[2]

Kurtz was the author of two books about her experiences in city planning and human rights:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maxine Kurtz Obituary. obitsforlife.com. 8 November 2013.
  2. Book: Felbinger, Claire L.. Outstanding Women in Public Administration. Claire L. Felbinger. Wendy A. Haynes. 2004. M.E. Sharpe. 0-7656-1368-9. 200.