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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The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture announces John Harris as Associate Dean for Research ad interim, effective Aug. 25, 2026, until the permanent position is filled.
Gibbs College is pleased to announce the 2026 Gibbs College Faculty & Staff Awards recipients. These individuals were recognized by Dean Butzer during the Gibbs College Back to School Meeting and will be honored during the Celebration Banquet in October. They were nominated by their colleagues via an open nomination process.
Telesis, the Gibbs College of Architecture’s student journal, has been awarded a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts to support its next two issues, “Pause” (Volume IX) and “React” (Volume X).
