Yolanda Ho works in the Public Space Management Program in the Seattle Department of Transportationās (SDOT) Street Use Division. She helps to develop new, creative ideas for the use and activation of Seattleās streets and sidewalks, ensuring that these are simultaneously vibrant, safe and accessible places. As part
Marisa Hagney works with communities around the world as part of her role as Living Community Challenge Manager at theĀ International Living Future Institute. She is also Co-Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) SeattleāsĀ Urban Design ForumĀ and is one of the AIA SeattleāsĀ Board of
With over 20 years experience, Christine Scharrer leadsĀ Scharrer Architecture and Design, on a variety ofĀ architectureĀ and design projects.Ā She was the founding co-chair of the American Institute of Architectās Seattle Women in Design organization and in 2015 was co-chair ofĀ the AIAāsĀ Women Leadership SummitĀ in
Rebecca Barnes, FAIA is the University of Washington University Architect and Assistant Vice Provost for Campus & Capital Planning. Rebecca was previously the Chief Planner for the City of Boston and Director of Urban Design & Architecture for the āBig Digā in Boston. Rebecca was involved in developing and implementing
Thaisa Way is the Executive Director of Urban@UW and an Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington.Ā She has received many notable awards for her scholarship, including the American Academy of Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture. SheĀ hasĀ written and edited severalĀ books on landscape architecture
Barbara Swift, FASLA,Ā founded Swift Company in 1982. Swift Company is a landscape architecture and urban design practice dedicated to creating powerful places for civic life and discourse. Their projects have spanned transit stations, civic centers, parks, universities, wildland restoration, and urban development projects.Ā Barbaraās profoundly innovative approach is
Below is an interview with Lisa Picard, which is part of our Women Shaping Seattle series exploringĀ how women have changed and continue to change the design of the city.Ā Lisa Picard is the Executive Vice President and Regional Manager of Skanska Commercial Development USA, one of the largest construction
This yearās Seattle Design Festival, opened on September 10th, with the theme of āDesign Changeā. Given that 2016 marks 100 years since the first woman, Elizabeth Ayer, commenced architecture studies in Seattle, we thought it opportune to share a series exploring how women have changed and are continuing to