In this interview, City of Colton Senior Planner and Congress for the New Urbanism Board of Director member Mario Suarez AICP CNUa promotes the 3rd annual Museum Day in the City of Colton. Mario details how the City of Colton is planning for the 3rd annual Museum day and holding a demonstration on the H Street improvements. Including a walking tour of improvements using Tactical Urbanism techniques of short-term action to meet long-term goals as part of the City of Colton’s downtown plan. The Downtown plan’s vision is to update the public space around H Street, update the zoning code and bring in revitalization efforts.
The City of Colton is hoping the demonstration of Tactical Urbanism will help members of the community experience how the public space can be designed in a way that is collaborative and inviting to work, live and play!
Listen to the podcast below to learn more.
Video source: KVCR NPR 91.9 David Fleming Interview with Emmanuel Rodgers interviewing Mario Suarez, Colton Area Museum and Historical Society’s Museum Day – Taste of Colton May 2016.
Mario Suarez AICP CNUa is an energetic and creative Urban Planning professional with over 25 years of experience. Proven leadership and extensive experience within local government in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Community Development expertise includes management of planning, code enforcement, building, and business license divisions. Track record for producing outstanding results in the built environment through policy development, process enhancements, and public engagement.
Mario Suarez AICP CNUa is an energetic and creative Urban Planning professional with over 25 years of experience. Proven leadership and extensive experience within local government in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Community Development expertise includes management of planning, code enforcement, building, and business license divisions. Track record for producing outstanding results in the built environment through policy development, process enhancements, and public engagement.
