Sean Slater

Sean Slater is principal of RDC (formerly RDCollaborative), based in San Diego.

Many malls were created with white suburban shoppers in mind. Redeveloping these properties with attention to practical needs of diverse communities can help ameliorate the legacy of racial segregation.
Take a location with some history, add the right look—and seek the right mix of merchants—to create a retail site that people will want to experience.
Retail, housing, and activity are among the keys to successful infill development. And don’t forget about parking.
You don’t need a bunker mentality to imbue a community with resilience to the risks of nature.
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