Benjamin Arcia Presents at World Design Capital Event | Transborder Landscapes | San Diego x Tijuana
Join us in revisiting a panel discussion held at Woodbury University, where established practitioners gathered to explore the intersection of design and our unique border cities: San Diego and Tijuana. In this captivating presentation, McCullough's Senior Associate, Benjamin Arcia, ASLA, MUD, shares his insights and ideas on the transformative power of urban design and landscape architecture in our region.
In his presentation titled "Separated/Together: Sketches of a Transborder Landscape," Benjamin Arcia invites you on a journey of imagination and exploration. Through vivid sketches and astute observations, he unveils a vision of what our streets and open spaces can become, considering the intricate tapestry of ecosystems, microclimates, and social dynamics that shape our surroundings.
Transborder Landscapes Course at Woodbury University
Transborder Landscapes Programme is a three-year long-term research on the US/MX Transborder Landscapes, addressing complex socio-political, climate and territorial questions.
Transborder Landscapes examines the Tijuana River juxtaposed between US and Mexico. San Diego and Tijuana face contrasting economies, cultures, and policies, despite the shared landscape. This dual governance led to the demise of the river landscape because of largely opposing agendas between the two nations.
In response to the socio-economic impact the landscape poses, Transborder Landscapes looks at the Tijuana River, an interface between San Diego and Tijuana, to inform policy through design interventions, cartography, and agency through the local communities. The course will look at the geomorphological process of the region and the methods in which each country manages the river. The stark differences between the two countries will be examined at the local level and the impacts it poses through its landscape.
McCullough was proud to sponsor this event, and we look forward to more World Design Capital related events.