Benjamin Kahn Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

•Project lead for the 2019 and 2022 Regional Housing Incentives and Tools Survey•Project lead for the 2023 Racial Equity Impact Assessment tool•Managed Peer Networking program, planning ten APA-accredited virtual and in-person events•Support directives of the Regional Transit-Oriented Development Advisory Committee, including writing a bimonthly newsletter•Developed a briefing paper on school siting policy and presented findings at the 2020 Oregon/Washington APA conference

Seattle, Wa

Portland, Oregon Area

- Supported several long-range regional projects, including the Regional Transportation Plan, Regional Travel Options Strategy, Regional Equity Strategy, Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, Regional Technology Strategy, Regional Freight Plan, and Regional Transit Plan.- Provided original research, writing, graphic design, and GIS support for projects and presentations.- Facilitated work groups and meetings with Metro staff and regional partners.

Portland, Oregon

- Developed case studies for project titled, “Smart, Shared and Social: Enhancing All-Hazards Recovery Plans with Demand Management Technologies.”- Researched transportation demand management and communication strategies for hazard recovery.- Crafted literature review on the role of transportation network companies in hazard recovery.- Managed work schedule independently and carried out project with minimal supervision.

Hillsboro, Or

- Assisted with the City’s comprehensive plan update, including researching best practices, drafting reports, developing online and social media content, and reaching out to constituents.- Analyzed geospatial data using ArcGIS to support the City’s land use inventory and current projects.- Created visual communications and maps using Adobe Illustrator.- Worked with stakeholders and the public at large through a number of public engagement activities, including committee meetings, community summits, open houses, and city-wide events.

Portland, Or

Work with BTA staff in identifying and determining policy and planning goals, research future and ongoing bicycle infrastructure improvement projects, and outreach to members and stakeholders.

Portland, Or

• Helped attorneys with case research, organization, management,document preparation, and drafting legal documents.• Facilitated attorney-client relationships through phone, mail, andemail correspondence.

Eugene, Or

Master'S Degree, Urban And Regional Planning (Murp)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Sceince