Jacqueline Gruber Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Jacqueline Gruber leads Vulcan’s local government and community relations efforts, working closely with diverse stakeholder groups to create vibrant and more equitable communities. In her role, she tracks and informs policy to promote housing production, inclusive economic development, and accessible public transportation.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Jacqueline collaborates with public and private stakeholders to create vibrant and more equitable communities through land use, transportation, and various public policy initiatives. She is the chair of the Bellevue Chamber Transportation Committee and an engaged member of the Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Seattle Association, the Bellevue Downtown Association, Seattle For Everyone, and the Eastside Housing Roundtable.

Seattle, Wa

The DSA is business improvement district and member-based non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy, vibrant downtown. Jacqueline works with public agencies and private-sector stakeholders to balance the functional needs of a growing downtown with the careful art of hospitality, placemaking, and community. She spends her time collaborating on public policy, real estate, urban design, parks activation, and transportation policy to keep downtown economically vibrant and inviting to… Show more The DSA is business improvement district and member-based non-profit organization dedicated to creating a healthy, vibrant downtown. Jacqueline works with public agencies and private-sector stakeholders to balance the functional needs of a growing downtown with the careful art of hospitality, placemaking, and community. She spends her time collaborating on public policy, real estate, urban design, parks activation, and transportation policy to keep downtown economically vibrant and inviting to all. Show less

Seattle, Wa

The Affiliate Fellows Program brings together thought leaders from industry, faculty from the College of Built Environments, and students on the Master of Science in Real Estate to examine topical real estate issues. Jacqueline was selected to serve as one of the two industry professional for the 2019-2020 fellowship.

Seattle, Wa (Previously In Portland, Or)

Urban Land Institute is a non-profit research and education organization that focuses on responsible land use practices and sustainable urban development. As a board member of Seattle’s Young Leaders Group, Jacqueline facilitated discussions around equitable community development and placemaking and coordinated events relating to current land use trends. Jacqueline has also been involved in ULI as a member of the Maple Valley Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), a member of the ULI Building… Show more Urban Land Institute is a non-profit research and education organization that focuses on responsible land use practices and sustainable urban development. As a board member of Seattle’s Young Leaders Group, Jacqueline facilitated discussions around equitable community development and placemaking and coordinated events relating to current land use trends. Jacqueline has also been involved in ULI as a member of the Maple Valley Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), a member of the ULI Building Healthy Places Task Force, and by serving on the ULI NW Advisory Board. Show less

Seattle, Wa

BDS offers comprehensive community development services, with emphasis on projects that require building consensus, shaping policy, and communicating complex information. At BDS, Jacqueline specialized in strategic planning, neighborhood revitalization, and community visioning, and managed projects that helped build collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups. She was the project manager for efforts to establish new business improvement areas in Portland, Oregon; Spokane… Show more BDS offers comprehensive community development services, with emphasis on projects that require building consensus, shaping policy, and communicating complex information. At BDS, Jacqueline specialized in strategic planning, neighborhood revitalization, and community visioning, and managed projects that helped build collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups. She was the project manager for efforts to establish new business improvement areas in Portland, Oregon; Spokane, Washington; and Seattle, Washington. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Maul Foster & Alongi is a planning and development services firm that excels in property redevelopment and area-wide planning. As an urban planner and project manager, Jacqueline focused on master planning, land use planning, site development, adaptive reuse, and brownfield remediation. She applied her knowledge of the regulatory framework to assist local jurisdictions in creating collaborative, public-private partnerships that led to the redevelopment of complex and encumbered sites. She… Show more Maul Foster & Alongi is a planning and development services firm that excels in property redevelopment and area-wide planning. As an urban planner and project manager, Jacqueline focused on master planning, land use planning, site development, adaptive reuse, and brownfield remediation. She applied her knowledge of the regulatory framework to assist local jurisdictions in creating collaborative, public-private partnerships that led to the redevelopment of complex and encumbered sites. She prepared implementation plans advising public sector entities on creative financing and regulatory approaches and composed nearly a dozen, successful grant applications to provide the seed funding. Show less

Seattle, Wa

The Pioneer Square Preservation Board works to preserve, protect, and enhance the historic and architectural character of Pioneer Square. The Board grants Certificates of Approval for new developments and facade improvements and makes recommendations regarding use, site development, and architecture for buildings in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. As a member of the Board, Jacqueline reviewed and provided input on improvements within the public rights of way, open space, and areaways… Show more The Pioneer Square Preservation Board works to preserve, protect, and enhance the historic and architectural character of Pioneer Square. The Board grants Certificates of Approval for new developments and facade improvements and makes recommendations regarding use, site development, and architecture for buildings in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. As a member of the Board, Jacqueline reviewed and provided input on improvements within the public rights of way, open space, and areaways throughout the district. Show less

Portland, Or

At the Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Jacqueline worked on a variety of long-term community planning and visioning efforts. She coordinated outreach efforts and encouraged community participation in the Portland Plan, the framework plan for the City's Comprehensive Update, and examined portions of current city code and researched opportunities for potential modification. In addition, Jacqueline was the primary author for the Cully-Concordia Early Childhood Needs Assessment… Show more At the Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Jacqueline worked on a variety of long-term community planning and visioning efforts. She coordinated outreach efforts and encouraged community participation in the Portland Plan, the framework plan for the City's Comprehensive Update, and examined portions of current city code and researched opportunities for potential modification. In addition, Jacqueline was the primary author for the Cully-Concordia Early Childhood Needs Assessment Report, which focused on the critical need for early childhood education and family support services in a historically underserved neighborhood. Show less

Master'S, Urban & Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Specialization in Land Use Planning, Member of the American Planning Association

B.A., Geography & Spanish

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa; Semester Abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay; Graduated magna cum laude; Awarded "Most Outstanding.

Semester Abroad, Spanish Language And Literature