Benjamin received a Master’s in Urban Design from the University of MiamiSchool of Architecture in 2011. In addition to urban design, his work has involved various facets of the builtenvironment, including prefab housing, carpentry, and landscape architecture. His technical skillset includes digital 3d modeling and rendering, visual presentation, and construction documentation.Since 2013, Benjamin has worked alongside David McCullough, consulting on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of projects that include mixed-use infill, affordable housing, commercial repositioning, and transit-oriented development. Past clients have included Alexandria, Gafcon, and Malick Infill Development.Half-Cuban, half-Nicaraguan, Benjamin is bilingual and bicultural. Between late 2018 and early 2020, Benjamin took a sabbatical to travel from Colombia to Patagonia and volunteered on organic and biodynamic farms throughout. An avid cyclist and backcountry trekker, his past hobbies include downhill longboard racing, competitive sailing, and martial arts. Benjamin and his wife live with their cat and dog in downtown San Diego.