Peter Steinbrueck
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Peter Steinbrueck is an American architect and Seattle, Washington politician. He is a licensed architect in the State of Washington, and principal and founder of Steinbrueck Urban Strategies.
Victor Steinbrueck
(1911–1985). He graduated from Lakeside School
, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Bowdoin College
, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington
College of Built Environments.
, first elected in 1997. He served three council terms through 2007, and served as council president during 2002 and 2003. He served as chair of the Housing and Human Services Committee in his first four years on the council, later the Parks, Education, and Libraries Committee, and in his final four years, he chaired the Urban Development and Planning
Committee. In his ten years on the council, Steinbrueck led numerous legislative efforts in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region to advance cutting-edge sustainable practices in areas of public policy, planning, and regulation, including land use and development; housing and human services; transportation and urban mobility; parks, open space; historic preservation; water resource management; and municipal waste reduction and recycling.
, where he completed an academic year 2009-10 of independent research focused on the environment, climate change and urban sustainability in the United States.
In 2007, after leaving his City Council position, Steinbrueck founded his own firm, Steinbrueck Urban Stategies, an urban planning and urban design consulting practice.
(AIA) recognized Steinbrueck with its Young Architects Award in 1999 for his public and civic contributions affecting affordable housing, homelessness, civic design, historic preservation, and the environment; and in 2006 elevated him to membership in the AIA College of Fellows for his achievements in public office and contributions to the profession and society. In 2002 Steinbrueck received the Public Sector Achievement Award from the National Alliance to End Homelessness
for his commitment to reducing and preventing homelessness through systematic change.
Other local, state, and national organizations that have honored him including: The Municipal League of King County "Outstanding" public official, the Seattle Education Association (Hero Award, 2004), King County Human Services Coalition (Stewardship Award, 2006), Seattle magazine's Most Influential People (2006), Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27 (Red Helmet Award, 2008), and the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Career Achievement in Historic Preservation, 2008).
Early life and education
Steinbrueck was born and raised in Seattle, and is the son of noted architectArchitect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
Victor Steinbrueck
Victor Steinbrueck
Victor Steinbrueck was a Seattle architect, and University of Washington faculty member, and best known for his efforts to preserve the city's Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market.-Biography:...
(1911–1985). He graduated from Lakeside School
Lakeside School
Lakeside School is a private/independent school located in the Haller Lake neighborhood at the north city limits of Seattle, Washington, USA, for grades 5–12....
, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College , founded in 1794, is an elite private liberal arts college located in the coastal Maine town of Brunswick, Maine. As of 2011, U.S. News and World Report ranks Bowdoin 6th among liberal arts colleges in the United States. At times, it was ranked as high as 4th in the country. It is...
, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
College of Built Environments.
Political activities
Steinbrueck was a member of the Seattle City CouncilSeattle City Council
The Seattle City Council is committed to ensuring that Seattle, Washington, is safe, livable and sustainable. Nine Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections and represent the entire city, elected by all Seattle voters....
, first elected in 1997. He served three council terms through 2007, and served as council president during 2002 and 2003. He served as chair of the Housing and Human Services Committee in his first four years on the council, later the Parks, Education, and Libraries Committee, and in his final four years, he chaired the Urban Development and Planning
Urban planning
Urban planning incorporates areas such as economics, design, ecology, sociology, geography, law, political science, and statistics to guide and ensure the orderly development of settlements and communities....
Committee. In his ten years on the council, Steinbrueck led numerous legislative efforts in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region to advance cutting-edge sustainable practices in areas of public policy, planning, and regulation, including land use and development; housing and human services; transportation and urban mobility; parks, open space; historic preservation; water resource management; and municipal waste reduction and recycling.
Educational activities
Steinbrueck has also been a visiting instructor at the University of Washington’s College of the Built Environments, and is a frequent speaker, commentator, and writer on the emerging framework for advancing environmental sustainability of cities and regions. In 2009 Steinbrueck was named a Loeb Fellow in the Graduate School of Design at Harvard UniversityHarvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, where he completed an academic year 2009-10 of independent research focused on the environment, climate change and urban sustainability in the United States.
In 2007, after leaving his City Council position, Steinbrueck founded his own firm, Steinbrueck Urban Stategies, an urban planning and urban design consulting practice.
Awards and recognition
The American Institute of ArchitectsAmerican Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
(AIA) recognized Steinbrueck with its Young Architects Award in 1999 for his public and civic contributions affecting affordable housing, homelessness, civic design, historic preservation, and the environment; and in 2006 elevated him to membership in the AIA College of Fellows for his achievements in public office and contributions to the profession and society. In 2002 Steinbrueck received the Public Sector Achievement Award from the National Alliance to End Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a United States based organization addressing the issue of homelessness. The Alliance provides data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leaders nationwide.In March of...
for his commitment to reducing and preventing homelessness through systematic change.
Other local, state, and national organizations that have honored him including: The Municipal League of King County "Outstanding" public official, the Seattle Education Association (Hero Award, 2004), King County Human Services Coalition (Stewardship Award, 2006), Seattle magazine's Most Influential People (2006), Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27 (Red Helmet Award, 2008), and the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Career Achievement in Historic Preservation, 2008).