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  • Commercial Real Estate Certificate, University of Washington 
  • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts Honors Program, Urban Studies Concentration, University of Texas at Austin 
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) 

  • Master Plan/Project/Study Award, American Planning Association, Arizona Chapter (Tempe Facilities Master Plan) 
  • Outstanding Federal Planning Program, American Planning Association, Federal Planning Division (NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center Strategic Plan) 
  • Outstanding Federal Planning Project, American Planning Association, Federal Planning Division (NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center Facilities Plan) 
  • Past Chair, Seattle Design Commission 

Julie Bassuk

Partner

AICP




As co-managing partner, Julie is an effective leader and thoughtful communicator who focuses on building great teams and then helping them do their best work. A persuasive leader, Julie successfully harnesses others’ talents and perspectives to achieve results. She has strengthened our longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by integrating DEI practices into firm values, operations, and projects. 

Julie has more than 25 years’ experience leading complex planning projects and is known for her sensitivity to client needs, attention to detail, and carefully reasoned conclusions. She is an expert facilitator and skilled at guiding productive discussions and effective collaborations. Julie is particularly adept at distilling complex analysis into clear, succinct recommendations, and her work has won numerous planning awards over the years. 

Julie enjoys helping organizations and communities envision and realize their goals. Whether it’s accommodating growth, transforming neighborhoods, or getting the most out of our waterfronts, Julie believes in creating quality environments that work.

  • Master Plan/Project/Study Award, American Planning Association, Arizona Chapter (Tempe Facilities Master Plan) 
  • Outstanding Federal Planning Program, American Planning Association, Federal Planning Division (NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center Strategic Plan) 
  • Outstanding Federal Planning Project, American Planning Association, Federal Planning Division (NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center Facilities Plan) 
  • Past Chair, Seattle Design Commission 

  • Commercial Real Estate Certificate, University of Washington 
  • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts Honors Program, Urban Studies Concentration, University of Texas at Austin 
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) 

Get To Know Julie

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? I love getting to know each organization and community, helping them solve problems, and seeing them achieve their goals. But what inspires me most is my amazing team at work; they add so much value and make the job meaningful and fun. 

What are you happiest doing when you’re not working? I am happiest when I’m either taking a (leisurely) jog around new, interesting places or exploring local culinary delights with my favorite people. But not at the same time. 

What’s something people are surprised to find out about you? I was an extra in the movie Dazed and Confused. “Alright, alright, alright…”