Saumya Kini

Senior Associate, Urban Designer

Saumya is an urban designer, artist, writer, language enthusiast, among many other things. She is deeply passionate about sustainability, environmental and social justice, and collaborative planning and visioning. As part of Walker Macy’s planning team, Saumya’s experiences with a diversity of cultures, places, and people around the world have taught her to approach problem-solving with sensitivity and openness in projects with high public interest. Born and raised in Oregon, she spent much of her childhood puttering about outdoors and developing a deep love and respect for the elegant designs that occur naturally in the environment.

Education

Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Portland State University

Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oregon

Selected Projects
Duwamish Valley Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy
TriMet Eastside Park and Ride TOD Study
Glenwood Riverfront District Master Plan
Riverside River District Feasibility Study
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail
Jade District Equitable Development Feasibility Study
John Day Innovation Gateway Project
LINK to Opportunity/ Hilltop Neighborhood Streetscape
Northwest Crossing
Portland Community College Facilities Plan
Salem Downtown Streetscape Plan
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Physical Planning Study
Tacoma Theater District Placemaking
UC Riverside Physical Master Plan
WWU Strategic Vision Plan