– COMMON GROUNDS | COFFEE AND COMMUNITY –  

The functions and forms of coffee shops encompass the creativity of the hospitality sector and venue design as community gathering spaces to share common grounds, literally and figuratively, which enhance and advance community, and, consequently, human-centered and community-centered design for impact.  

This event includes a “shop tour” through various geographic communities in San Diego County curated with versatility, and intentionality to feature multi-functional spaces, as an insightful and experiential social that acknowledges and appreciates the delightful attributes of coffee shops, from craft to design to engagement, which meaningfully impact the community.

Program plans subject to change, as well as spontaneity and serendipity during the event.  Additional tour information may be forthcoming to registered guests.

Thank you in advance for cooperation, consideration, and understanding regarding event circumstances.  Sincere gratitude in advance to enthusiasts, for supporting this occasion, as well as San Diego Design Week 2025, and the theme, Design for Impact.

Alla Salute (Cheers, to health, in Italian)!

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

– PART NO. 1 –

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
North Park*

*Walking tour through select coffee shops (commencing at Genteel Coffee Co., 2603 University Avenue, San Diego, California 92104)

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 
Seahorse Coffee
1301 Market Street 
San Diego, California 92101

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 
HINAR* 
454 Thirteenth Street 
San Diego, California 92101

*Hosted light refreshments

Arrivederci e grazie  (Goodbye and thank you, in Italian)!