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Author Archives: Howard Blackson

Howard Blackson is an urban design director at AVRP Skyport in downtown San Diego, and former Civic San Diego Board Member.

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Posted inOpinion

New Balboa Park Projects Lack Transparency and Design

by Howard Blackson, Mike Stepner and René Smith October 18, 2019March 15, 2022

A century plus later, San Diego needs to revitalize that sense of civic stewardship and celebrate Balboa Park as an expression of local values. The designs should achieve a familiar beauty that connects and resonates with us as a culture.

Posted inOpinion

Dear San Diego Officials: Embrace the Scooter

by Howard Blackson April 24, 2018March 15, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Don’t Let the Plaza de Panama Revamp Bypass Good Design

by Howard Blackson November 14, 2016March 15, 2022
Posted inOpinion

A Plan to Build 15,000 Homes Over the Next Five Years

by Howard Blackson August 30, 2016March 15, 2022
Posted inGrowth and Housing, Land Use

How Bad Urban Design Makes San Diego Feel Unsafe

by Howard Blackson September 30, 2015March 15, 2022
Posted inCommunity, Letters, Opinion

A Better Design to Revitalize the Plaza de Panama

by Howard Blackson February 12, 2013March 15, 2022
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