Dec 17, 2021
In this episode, Todd Pittman sits down with Diane Powers, a native San Diegan and local champion of cultural tourism. Diane, an accomplished design professional and entrepreneur, shares how she came to preside over Bazaar Del Mundo, a grouping of colorful shops and restaurants in Old Town San Diego. She shares how her...
Nov 19, 2021
In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through C3’s oral history interviews, in collaboration with the San Diego History Center. Former C3 President Kate Goodson spoke with renowned San Diego artist James Hubbell at his unique home in Santa Isabel. James is the principal creative force behind Ilan-Lael. We...
Nov 12, 2021
This week features a conversation between C-3 Board member Francesca Redetzke and architect, designer, and San Diego State University lecturer Jim Brown. They speak about Jim’s approach to design, how architecture has changed in recent decades, and insights into the San Diego design and architecture scene. They also...
Oct 25, 2021
In this special edition of The Finest City, we take a deep dive into the history of San Diego’s extraordinary community of mid-century modern designers, architects, artists, and progressive thinkers. On June 16, 2020, host Sara Fakhoury interviewed archivist Todd Pittman and curator Dave Hampton about San Diego’s...
Oct 8, 2021
This week, Ryan welcomes Dike Anyiwo, Vice Chair of the Midway Pacific Highway Community Planning Group. The two discuss the history of the Midway District and Dike’s perspective on the major changes coming to this often neglected but central community in San Diego. Dike also shares why he chooses to live in the...