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David Swarens
David Swarens’ unwavering and multifaceted contributions to SOHO and the region’s historic preservation are on scales both granular and monumental. He has long played an essential role in SOHO’s crucial negotiations and agreements regarding major precedent-setting preservation projects, including downtown San Diego’s Warehouse Thematic Historic District, the Ballpark District, and the Hotel del Coronado’s restoration and the adaptive reuse of its historic service buildings. His active participation and strategic acumen have been central and critically important to SOHO’s winning strategies. He is a persuasive communicator in person and in writing, with an institutional memory linked to his infectious enthusiasm for preservation of historic places. His ceaseless community involvement helped secure the City of San Diego’s adoption of the Sherman Heights and the South Park Historic Districts, encompassing hundreds of historic homes and other buildings. These successful commitments attest to the profound impact of his leadership and his cultivation of public appreciation for San Diego’s rich cultural heritage. Flowing between self-directed projects and collaborative work to advance preservation, David Swarens’ ongoing outstanding commitment to preserving San Diego’s architecture and heritage is an inspiration to all who aspire to make a meaningful difference in their communities. We all are the richer for his legacy. Top David Swarens in front of the Gill-designed Broadway Fountain Scroll to view more photos Contributors in the South Park Historic District  Buildings in the Warehouse Thematic Historic District  Sherman Heights Community Center. All photos by Sandé Lollis |
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Mailing - PO Box 80788 · San Diego CA 92138 | Offices - 3525 Seventh Avenue · San Diego CA 92103
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