René Peralta, a lecturer with the Division of Architecture, recently spoke at the American Planning Association 2022 National Planning Conference. Presenting during a session titled “San Diego/Tijuana’s Regional Vision, ‘Temporary Paradise?’”, Peralta discussed Donald Appleyard and Kevin Lynch’s report Temporary Paradise, which discusses Tijuana within a larger urban and sustainable vision. It explores the dynamics that have made the San Diego/Tijuana region into one of the most critical global borders.
The presentation showed how planning can impact and reshape the binational San Diego/Tijuana region, moving it towards greater sustainability, livability, and equity. It also explored why the region was chosen as the 2024 World Design Capital. Those who attended the presentation learned how to best capture the most helpful planning ideas of a city and a region, such as the San Diego/Tijuana area. They were also shown how to create a compelling planning document that endures over time.
René Peralta has given several presentations and done extensive research on the planning of the San Diego/Tijuana region. Read other stories about his work.
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Petya Stefanoff, Chair of the Educational Committee with the American Planning Association, Oklahoma Chapter (APA-OK) and Gibbs College PhD candidate, has developed a new training program for local government officials. The program, focused on land use, zoning principles, and land development, recently certified its first graduates with Certified Citizen Planner status.
Gibbs Construction Science and Architecture students recently traveled to Dublin, Ireland, to compete in the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 8 Student Competition. The team partnered with Czech Technical University and secured third place in the Design-Build category.
Gibbs College is pleased to present the exhibition Vollendorf in Oklahoma: The Architecture of Dean Bryant Vollendorf during the Spring 2026 semester. It will be on display in Gould Hall, on the OU-Norman Campus, from February 16, 2026 - March 13, 2026.
