This is the fourth of a series on local Architects and Urbanists for the San Diego Design Week theme of:INSPIRATIONHoward M. Blackson III, is a practicing urban designer, author, and lecturer. Working with AVRP Studios in downtown San Diego, he manages the design and entitlement of urban mixed-use projects and development codes for municipalities across North America. A native San Diegan and member of the Balboa Park Committee, Howard was educated at the University of Westminster, London (MA-Urban Design) and University of Texas at Austin (BA-Geography) and he teaches San Diego State University’s urban design studio. Read about his work here: https://howardblackson.comhttps://www.avrpstudios.com/