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The Finest City

Citizens Coordinate for Century 3

Every city has a story, and this one is about San Diego. You might know it as paradise of ocean and sunshine, but as the most biodiverse region in the country and one half of the second largest bi-national metropolis in North America, it is also a battleground. We"re talking with the creatives, environmentalists, and social justice warriors who"ve been on the frontline fighting for progressive planning in this uniquely special city. We will also be exploring the history of land use activism in San

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35:23

Housing People Not Cars with Rammy Cortez

The Finest City ·

2022/08/12

In this episode of the Knowledge to Action series, host Jen Whitelaw speaks with Developer Rammy Cortez of Rammy Urban Infill. Rammy speaks about his work specializing in creating attractive infill residential micro-unit communities in urban walkabout areas. Rammy discusses his belief in housing people and not cars, and how San Diego can better build efficient dwelling units that help all members of the community. Rammy talks about the three worlds of urban planning, environment, and transportation

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26:14

Knowledge To Action #1: Building Up the Urban Core...

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2022/07/29

Welcome to The Finest City’s Knowledge to Action Series, where we interview movers and shakers covering six areas of land planning in our region: the urban core, mesas, valleys and canyons, San Diego Bay, the binational border, coastline and wetlands, and the backcountry. In this episode, host Jen Whitelaw speaks with urban planner Suchi Lukes who also spearheads C-3’s Urban Core Knowledge Action Network. Suchi talks about her commitment to bringing together local thought leaders from planning,

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01:01:21

Transit-Oriented Development and Inclusive...

The Finest City ·

2022/06/24

This week we welcome former C-3 President, Bill Anderson. Bill walks us down his career path to become a nationally recognized urban planner and also discusses timely issues like transit-oriented development, smart density, and mixed-use communities. He also discusses San Diego’s legacy of unjust exclusionary housing policies, and how we can ensure inclusion at every level of development, moving forward. Timestamps: [1:55] How did Bill’s interest in urban planning and cities originate? He talks us

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01:23:41

Urbanization and Environmental Conservation with...

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2022/06/10

This week, we welcome former C-3 board member Andrew Spurlock. Andy first talks about his move to San Diego in 1975 to jumpstart his career in landscape architecture, after he read Temporary Paradise and was inspired by its vision. Andy talks about a few of the important changes he’s seen in San Diego in over four decades, and how C-3 can look forward to the future and effectively protect our region’s open space with limited funding. Andy also discusses how C-3’s humanizing perspective can help

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01:00:51

The Delicate Balance Between Conservation and the...

The Finest City ·

2022/06/03

In this episode, we feature retired SANDAG planner and longtime C-3 member, Mike McLaughlin. He discusses how transportation is linked to responsible land-use decisions, and why many of the planning challenges from 40 years ago are still relevant today. Mike talks about the Smart Growth Movement, and where we go from here to best prepare for the future and get the next generations on board. Mike also reflects on how we might break that impasse between meeting our housing needs and protecting the

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45:02

Natural Resource Management and the San Diego...

The Finest City ·

2022/04/22

This week, we welcome Don Wood to share his story of falling in love with San Diego, one surf session at a time. Don discusses a few of his key takeaways from working with SDG&E, the Community Action Partnership, and C-3. He talks about the climate of natural resource management in San Diego in the 1980s, and a few of the battles still being fought today. Don shares a few of C-3’s biggest accomplishments that he is most proud of, and what we need to move forward with even more strength and purpose

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47:18

Managed Growth, Regional Planning and C-3 in the...

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2022/04/15

We welcome back longtime C-3 member and director Diane Coombs. Diane shares her journey to San Diego from growing up on a farm, and the lessons it taught her about the environment and cultivating a relationship with nature. Then, Diane talks about the history of managed growth and smart growth in San Diego, from open space preservation to densification. Diane talks about the biggest battles of the 1970s, how we can teach the younger generations to learn from the past, and how certain issues such as

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01:02:19

Regional Planning in the 1970s, Renovation,...

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2022/02/25

This week we welcome Phil Pryde, San Diego State University Professor and self-proclaimed “bird guy.” Phil talks with us about regional planning in the 1970s and his tenure on C-3’s board, which coincided with the release of Temporary Paradise. Phil reflects on the passage of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, how attitudes towards conservation and growth management have evolved, and the fight against the Mission Valley Flood channel. Phil also speaks to the climate crisis and the

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01:04:18

Habitat and Historic Preservation with Angeles Leira

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2022/02/18

This week, we had a chat with Angeles Leira, former C-3 board member. During her 30-year tenure as city planner, she experienced a diversity of challenges corresponding to massive growth in suburban development in the region. She shares how she came to live in San Diego from Spain, and why she got involved with C-3. Angeles gives us an inside look at the city's planning department in the 1970s, and C-3’s influence on the practice of urban planning, as well as notable battles in the fight for

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01:02:25

“Temporary Paradise?” and Its Influence on the...

The Finest City ·

2022/02/11

This week, Kate sits down with Mike Stepner, former City Architect and long-time C3 member. Mike discusses “Temporary Paradise?” and why its quantitative approach still holds up today after being created in 1974. He and Kate discuss the relation between C3 and “Temporary Paradise?”, and how advocacy groups like C3 will continue to be a vital resource for our next generation of city architects and planners. Mike shares how specifically he feels “Temporary Paradise?” has influenced planning culture,

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01:20:10

How C-3 Intersects Between Interests, Mission Bay...

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2022/01/28

As we continue our journey through the C-3 Oral History Project, we welcome Judy Swink, a longtime C-3 champion, researcher, and librarian. Judy walks us through her early days in C-3, including how she joined amidst a battle over the location of the Naval hospital in Balboa Park. Judy also discusses how C-3 intersects many different interests, a few of the largest lessons she has learned in her work with Mission Bay Park and Beyond, and a few of her favorite takeaways from Clare Crane’s work.

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01:05:37

Removing Barriers in Women’s Advancement: Anne Hoiberg

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2022/01/14

This week, Kate sits down with trailblazing activist Anne Hoiberg. Anne discusses her life’s work and passion, dedicated to removing systemic barriers to women’s advancement. From her tenure as a research psychologist at the Naval Health Research Center to organizing a week-long conference in Portugal sponsored by NATO, Anne takes the future of women’s opportunities very seriously. Anne talks about the League of Women Voters, why all voices need to be heard, and how the League was uniquely

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01:03:25

Bazaar Del Mundo and Life with the Ruoccos: Diane Powers

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2021/12/17

In this episode, Todd Pittman sits down with Diane Powers, a native San Diegan and local champion of cultural tourism. Diane, an accomplished design professional and entrepreneur, shares how she came to preside over Bazaar Del Mundo, a grouping of colorful shops and restaurants in Old Town San Diego. She shares how her interest in art and design started at an early age and credits her growth as an artist from studying under Lloyd and Ilse Ruocco. Diane recounts how San Diego’s design and

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41:07

Opening the Door To Life, Art, and Creative Courage...

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2021/11/19

In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through C3’s oral history interviews, in collaboration with the San Diego History Center. Former C3 President Kate Goodson spoke with renowned San Diego artist James Hubbell at his unique home in Santa Isabel. James is the principal creative force behind Ilan-Lael. We speak to James about becoming an internationally renowned artist, poet, designer, and teacher, along with his reverence for nature’s gifts and using materials from the natural

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59:34

San Diego’s Design and Architecture Scene

The Finest City ·

2021/11/12

This week features a conversation between C-3 Board member Francesca Redetzke and architect, designer, and San Diego State University lecturer Jim Brown. They speak about Jim’s approach to design, how architecture has changed in recent decades, and insights into the San Diego design and architecture scene. They also explore Friendship Park and the shared art and design culture of San Diego and Tijuana, which is featured prominently in Jim’s Logan Heights Artists’ Workspace Bread & Salt.

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01:33:50

San Diego’s Homegrown Modernist Architect: Lloyd Ruocco

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2021/10/25

In this special edition of The Finest City, we take a deep dive into the history of San Diego’s extraordinary community of mid-century modern designers, architects, artists, and progressive thinkers. On June 16, 2020, host Sara Fakhoury interviewed archivist Todd Pittman and curator Dave Hampton about San Diego’s homegrown modernist architect Lloyd Ruocco. This is the first in a series of interviews conducted as part of our 60th anniversary oral history project in partnership with the San Diego

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41:04

The Midway District: Past, Present & Future

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2021/10/08

This week, Ryan welcomes Dike Anyiwo, Vice Chair of the Midway Pacific Highway Community Planning Group. The two discuss the history of the Midway District and Dike’s perspective on the major changes coming to this often neglected but central community in San Diego. Dike also shares why he chooses to live in the Midway District and what he sees in the future that gets him excited. Recorded on location at Bay City Brewery in the Midway District. Timestamps: [2:40] Dike introduces himself. He has

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38:19

Environmental Justice: The USS Bonhomme Richard Fire...

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2021/05/28

On July 12, 2020, the USS Bonhomme Richard assault ship caught fire, and burned for more than four days straight, sending smoke and dangerous chemicals billowing all across San Diego. Just short of a month later on August 4, C3 Board Director and Strategic Consultant Ryan Karlsgodt spoke with David Flores, Air Quality Campaign Director for the Environmental Health Coalition, about the impact the fire had on the bayfront communities and why it took so long to make sure residents could be completely

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Public Access, Recreation, Iconic Architecture, and...

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2021/05/21

On July 17, Kate Goodson spoke with Port Commissioner Ann Moore and Architect Greg Miller about the San Diego Bayfront and the Port Master Plan. The three discuss how the plan will establish more connectivity between the waterfront and the community, the public outreach that’s been done, and how the update will shape the way Port lands are developed for generations. Ann and Greg both spoke about what they are looking forward to in this Port Master Plan and how the updates will lead to an even more

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35:13

Alternative Transportation Through The Development of...

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2021/05/14

This week features a conversation between C3 Board Directors Tommy Hough and Kristen Victor and Barbara Torres, Grants Coordinator for the Port of San Diego, and also founder of the Bike Clairemont program. They speak with Barbara about opportunities for alternative transportation, recreation, and wildlife passage over and through canyon infrastructure. Barbara shares why she feels it is important to have alternative transportation, both from a planning and environmental standpoint. The three also

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