Author Bios Victor Obeck Victor Obeck was born in Los Angeles after his parents moved from Manhattan island to Manhattan Beach. After dropping out of film school, Victor worked in a variety of jobs ranging from Dolphin Videographer to Location Scout for Donald Trump. From years of traversing L.A. and playing Sim City, Victor discovered a passion for good urban planning. In 2008, he sold his car and moved to San Francisco to manage an affordable housing program. He lives with his wife and is currently completing an Urban Studies major at San Francisco State University.
Alicia Pisani Originally coming from an Maltese-American immigrant family that settled in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s; I now find myself 2,400 miles away in San Francisco studying Urban Planning. After seeing how urbanity in my home city has deteriorated over the years, I feel it is extremely important for upcoming generations to understand why cities are so important and what they can do to change the path of deteriorating cities. Time spent in art and design school, coupled with years spent in international environmental policy courses has led me to my true calling in planning with a focus on environ mental justice and urban design. Aside of my studies, I enjoy my hanging out with my dogs, the beach, traveling, snow and riding my motorcycle up and down CA 1.
Ramon Hernandez I am a senior, Urban Studies and Planning major, at San Francisco State University. I am passionate about understanding the context of our urban environments. Urban Studies and Planning has allowed me to analyze the concerns of today and the possible directions of city life in the future. I also believe that our physical environments can hold solutions for today’s urban problems. In “Minimal Surfaces as Urban Forms,” I explore a branch of complex geometries and their potential to transcend into urban applications. I also examine the peculiarities and characteristics of minimal surfaces, and compare their features to different aspects of urban life. In the near future, I plan to attend architecture graduate school and continue my exploration of our urban environments and their physical manifestations.
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