About BuildSD

Samuel
Writer, Website Lead // he/they

Samuel is a lifelong transit rider and a first-year at UC San Diego. At BuildSD, he is repsonsible for much of the Journal's editorial coverage, alongside maintaining the BuildSD website and historical archive. He is also president emeritus of the California High School Transit Alliance, a developer on the Catenary Maps team, and was responsible for coordinating and promoting the Let's Go with PRONTO campaign distributed free transit fare cards to thousands of San Diego Unified students.

Maxwell
Writer, Transit Specialist // he/him

I am currently an accountant at a property management company in San Diego, currently pursuing a Real Estate license. I am very interested in transit oriented communities and transit in general. I believe that being able to know about what projects are going on around you is incredibly important in being involved in San Diego, and our goal is to help with this by providing information about these projects and plans to help shape the future of this great city.

Mitchell
Writer // he/him

Mitchell is a born and raised San Diegan currently working locally in the field of architecture. He wants nothing more than to see San Diego embrace density, walkability, and public transportation - and is excited to contribute to a platform in BuildSD that centralizes information of, and puts a spotlight on, the current projects and people around the city aiming to accomplish this.

Nehemiah
Writer // he/him

Nehemiah is an architectural designer at Di Donato Associates, currently working on projects that will deliver over 100 units of housing combined. He is a graduate of the NewSchool of Architecture and Design in Downtown San Diego, and a first-generation immigrant who has developed a deep love for the city.

Robert
Writer // he/him

I’ve lived in San Diego my entire life, and I truly believe that this is about as close to paradise on earth as it gets. Our city is not without its major problems, the housing crisis, car dependency, and the homelessness crisis. As someone who was born here I feel obligated to help make this city a place that people can live in, and not let it become an enclave for the ultra-wealthy. These problems that we face as a city are not unconquerable, we can have a San Diego that is both beautiful and welcoming to all.

Myra
Writer // she/her

I've grown up on San Diego's transit, riding the bus and Trolley since I was 3. This has led me to become an avid supporter for transit and to realize how hostile the city can be to pedestrians. I really believe that this city needs a better urban environment to sustain and grow, and it gives me joy to see the city develop in a positive direction.

Dane
Writer, Photographer // he/him

I'm a 12th grade student @ San Diego High School, living in downtown. Since I live so close to school, I either walk or take transit there every day. I’ve lived in California my whole life, and I really love this state! I also hope to travel and explore many more places across the US and the world. That being said, I am aware of the many challenges we face here and abroad, with a particularly relevant one being the housing crisis. I know that with a collective effort we can fix these major yet completely solvable problems, and I believe this project is a piece of the solution. I am very glad to be a part of this team as we work towards building a better San Diego for everyone!