Memorial Service Held for Professor Edward J. Blakely, internationally recognized planning and policy expert Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from across academia, government, and the business community gathered at the University of California, Riverside on February 7 to honor the life and legacy of Professor Edward James Blakely. The memorial service was hosted by Ali Sahabi, Chief Executive Officer/President of Optimum Group LLC, who was a me ...