Exploring the Public Realm:Highlights from the World Design Capital Exhibition

We extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Art of City Design: The Work of Frank Wolden & Friends Exhibition and participated in David McCullough’s Dialogue on the Public Realm. Your presence and engagement made the event a memorable success.

Couldn't make it? No worries! You can watch David’s portion of the presentation below and visit the exhibition at Bread & Salt Art Gallery until July 25th. Don't miss the final Dialogue event: Future of Design with Howard Blackson on July 25th. 

Recap of the Event

Our conversation delved deeply into "The Public Realm," a concept that encompasses most of the built environment not reserved for private use. This space defines the urban experience and serves as the backdrop for daily life.

For this exhibition, we gathered local professionals specializing in public realm design to share their insights on what constitutes successful public spaces, lessons from historical precedents, and the aspirations San Diego should aim for. Our goal is to explore how San Diego can evolve from "America's Finest City" to a truly world-class city with an exceptional public realm.

Thank you once again to all who joined the conversation and contributed to the discussion. Your involvement is vital as we work together to shape the future of our city's public spaces.

Read more info about the exhibition on our recent blog post.

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