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What is the Regional Design Advisory Council (RDAC)?

Formed in 2021 after the merge of the Environment + Design Council and the AIA Urban Design Committee, the Regional Design Advisory Council is a broad coalition of inter-disciplinary professionals, including but not limited to architects, planners, landscape architects, and elected officials. The Council strives to promote visionary thinking and serves as an advocacy group examining key planning and development projects and legislative initiatives which affect the design of San Diego’s built environs.

Upcoming Meetings

NEW in 2024

Don’t miss RDAC’s monthly Zoom meetings. No registration required! Use this link to join us on the second Wednesday of every month at Noon:

RDAC Leadership

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CHAIR

Jonathan French, AIA

The Miller Hull Partnership

VICE-CHAIR

Melanie Tylke, AICP, SDAPA, SDAEP

APA California Chapter San Diego Section Member, AEP San Diego Chapter Member

SECRETARY/COMMUNICATIONS | Gabriela Gallegos | AIA San Diego

Jack Carpenter, FAIA | AIA San Diego Member, C3, Rotary, Lambda Alpha

Michael Stepner, FAIA | AIA San Diego Member, C3, Friends of San Diego Architecture, SDAF

Vicki Estrada, FASLA | ASLA Member, California Arts Council

Rene Smith | AIA San Diego Individual Allied Member, Balboa Park Committee of 100

Leigh Eisen | Executive Director of AIA San Diego

RDAC Collaborators

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS); APA | American Planning Association, San Diego ; ASLA | American Society of Landscape Architects; C3 | Citizens Coordinate for Century 3; FBP | Forever Balboa Park; Housing the Next 1 Million; NewSchool of Architecture; PARC | Parks and Recreation Coalition; San Diego Architectural Foundation; ULI Urban Land Institute; Woodbury University

RDAC Highlights

If you ever miss an RDAC presentation, we post content here and on our YouTube channel.

RDAC Hosted, ‘Design Governance featuring Matthew Carmona,’ in March 2022

 
 
 

Thank you to our annual Sustaining partners

T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN-BUILD, INNOVATIVE CONCRETE SYSTEMS

It takes an agile company like T.B. Penick to meet today’s aggressive schedules and tighter budgets, offer cutting-edge methodologies such as BIM, advocate best practices and offer safe and sustainable construction practices.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, CIVIL Engineering & land SURVEYING

BWE is dedicated to providing industry leading engineering and professional services through efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solutions that make positive impacts in our community.

LEADING LIGHTINg and controls manufacturer’s representative

We are a forward-thinking lighting agency that offers an expansive line of lighting and controls products from leading manufacturers. At SDLA, we stand behind our products 100% . We respond to your needs quickly, efficiently and accurately to provide onsite assistance to ensure the job exceeds expectations.

Annual Supporting partners

Architecture and Interior Design

Miller Hull has a passion for creating dynamic and environmentally sensitive buildings. It is the essence of the firm and continues to push our work forward.

 

Architecture is a Shared endeavor

We craft innovative solution which enrich programmatic and sensory intent, engage the greater community and achieve tangible success.

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Our team is on the forefront of the latest technologies, trends, and requirements meaning our customers are always one step ahead of their competition. We are result and ROI driven, and are passionate about making lighting more than just an afterthought.

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We’ve served Design Professionals since 1992, with a focused expertise that gives our architectural, engineering, and construction management clients a critical advantage. As the exclusive broker for two of the top A&E insurance companies, we’re experts at negotiating appropriate coverage and competitive pricing.