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 2025

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 Zoom Meeting Link

Join the Conversation

RDAC welcomes all built environment professionals, community advocates, and civic-minded individuals to take part in shaping a more inclusive future for our region. Whether you want to collaborate, volunteer, or stay informed, we invite you to connect with us.

RDAC Interest Form

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RDAC Leadership

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

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