Rawan Hasan
Planning and Development Specialist II at OPCD
- Role
- Planning and Development Specialist Ii at City of Seattle
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rawan Hasan
I am an equity-focused urban planner in Seattle, deeply committed to fostering inclusive,…
Experience
Planning and Development Specialist Ii
May 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Geographic Area Lead for Southeast SeattleLead zoning implementation for Southeast Seattle as part of the City’s One Seattle Comprehensive Plan major update. Focused on advancing equitable, community-centered growth through policies that align with local anti-displacement strategies and affordable housing goals. Collaborated with community-based organizations to reflect culturally rooted visions—particularly in the Graham Street neighborhood, a future light rail station area.Downtown Activation Plan – Legislative WorkPlayed a key role in developing land use policies and legislation to support the City’s post-pandemic revitalization of downtown Seattle, helping stimulate housing, investment, and vibrancy- Downtown Retail Core Zoning Amendments: Led legislation to rezone 11 parcels to allow greater height, encourage residential development, and create more dynamic, mixed-use urban spaces. Supported street-level activation and addressed long-term retail vacancies- Office-to-Residential Conversion Legislation: Spearheaded a citywide ordinance that removes regulatory barriers to converting vacant office buildings into housing. The legislation provides a flexible, fast-track path to adaptive reuse, helping address housing shortages while reimagining downtown’s future.
Education
University of Washington
Master's degree, Urban Design and Planning
2018 — 2020
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s Degree
2010 — 2016
German Jordanian University - GJU
Master's degree, Spatial Planning
2016 — 2017
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