Architecture
Arts District Liberty Station Debuts Open-Air Gallery and Announces 2025 Installations at the Station Artists
Arts District Liberty Station welcomes the community to explore the new Open-Air Gallery, a dynamic tour through Arts District’s collection of murals, sculptures, and captivating public art, available in both English and Spanish. Most of Arts District’s public art is now accessible through the online StoryMap, offering an interactive and engaging way to explore and learn about […]
The Coronado Historical Association announces the 2025 Coronado Historic Home Tour
The Coronado Historical Association invites you to support Coronado history and the Coronado Historical Association with someone special this Mother’s Day. Participants will walk through the doors to exclusive private homes open to ticket holders only on Mother’s Day. Six examples of classic architecture on Coronado Island will be featured. The homes retain their historic […]
Bonus ADU Being Challenged by Neighbors Throughout San Diego
Neighbors Say Stop the Abuse of Power By Paul Krueger It’s been a long and difficult effort to win even limited reforms to the city’s destructive “Bonus ADU” Program. Credit for common-sense restrictions on San Diego’s backyard apartment buildings will be shared by neighborhood activists who documented the program’s abuses and joined forces to make […]
Say NO to Irresponsible Development on Mission Hills Hillside
By Scott Case Elda Developments is seeking to build a 14-story, 172 foot tall high-rise at 3677 Columbia Street, behind India Street’s International Restaurant Row. This precedent setting development on the Middletown hillside negatively impacts the entire community and is opposed by residents and India Street restaurant businesses. The City is using its Complete Communities […]
Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden
Lightscape will return for its third year to the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden from Friday, November 15 through Sunday, January 5. Spanning one mile, the enchanting illuminated trail has been reinvigorated to feature spectacular sights with brand-new eye-catching artistic installations from international artists, along with some returning favorites from previous years that come alive […]
Witness the Beauty and Creativity that Transformed Tijuana’s Colonia La Esperanza Neighborhood
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Colonia Esperanza on November 16th, hosted by the Ilan Lael Foundation. This immersive tour explores the vibrant Tijuana neighborhood, deeply connected to the renowned work of artist and sculptor-builder James Hubbell. The adventure begins at the Jardin de Ninos La Esperanza, a charming kindergarten oasis filled with colorful mosaics and playful […]
Arnold & Choates Addition – North Florence Heights Historic District Placed on the National Register
On May 3, 2024, the California State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC) voted unanimously to recommend the Arnold & Choates Addition—North Florence Heights historic district for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Since then, the Keeper of the National Register formally accepted the recommendation and on July 9, 2024, placed the district on the […]
Mission Hills Heritage Presents the 17th Annual Historic Home Tour: “Master Builders of Mission Hills”
Join Mission Hills Heritage (MHH) on Saturday, September 28, 2025, for our 17th Annual Historic Home Tour. This year’s theme is “Master Builders of Mission Hills,” and the home tour will feature up to six homes in various architectural styles built by early twentieth century Master Builders. Many of the homes you see today in […]
Professional Interior Designers Offer Affordable In-Home Design Consultations
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) San Diego Chapter is offering affordable in-home design advice during Summer Spruce Up. The program, which runs now through August 31, sends professional designers into the community to give consumers a taste of professional design services. “For $115, a consumer can consult for an hour with a professional […]
Harvest Moon Dinner Centers Around the Legacy of James Hubbell
Join the Ilan-Lael Foundation for a magical evening under the stars with the return of the Annual Harvest Moon Dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, September 20. The Harvest Moon Dinner will be hosted at 930 Orchard Lane, Julian, California, 92036. This special event serves as a fundraiser for the Ilan-Lael Foundation, dedicated to […]
