Southwestern Community College District, the only public institution of higher education in southern San Diego County, provides services to a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of dynamic and high quality academic programs and comprehensive student services, including those offered through distance education. The College District also stimulates the development and growth of the region through its educational, economic and workforce opportunities, community partnerships and services.
UCSD Park & Market
UC San Diego Park & Market is a one-of-a-kind social and intellectual hub, purpose-built to spark connections and make education accessible to all. The four-story iconic glass building opened in downtown San Diego in May 2022, and was designed to engage the community through an intentional mix of public, business, arts and educational spaces for civic engagement, learning and collaboration.
A 66,000-square-foot facility strategically located on a full city block in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego, Park & Market creates an intersection of people, ideas, science, art and innovation – learning from and connecting with the cultural heritage and shared values of our unique, binational region.
UC San Diego convenes an unprecedented array of talent and resources from around the world at Park & Market, allowing individuals and organizations to build relationships and create opportunities to improve our community – economically, culturally, socially and for the greater civic good.
San Diego Green Building Council
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The San Diego Green Building Council is a community of building industry professionals and sustainability advocates with expertise in areas such as architecture, construction, design, urban planning, policy, and more. We work together to promote sustainable building and community practices to bring the San Diego region closer to achieving its climate, water, waste, and energy goals. The San Diego Green Building Council is a registered 501c3 community benefit nonprofit organization, a local aligned community of the US Green Building Council, and partner to the International Living Future Institute.
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Located in the design district of downtown San Diego, NewSchool of Architecture & Design, a globally recognized and awarded design university, is known for its forward-thinking professors, an inspiring campus community, and top industry connections and collaboration opportunities. NewSchool students are innovative designers who are passionate about pursuing exciting careers in the fields of architecture, design, and construction management. From the first day of class, students explore and break through creative boundaries, while hands-on experiences provide the foundation and tools necessary to grow and succeed as a designer.
