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Rico Quirindongo, AIA

Director, Office of Planning and Community Development
City of Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Rico Quirindongo, Director of Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development, has dedicated over 30 years to revitalizing and reimagining neighborhoods. Through his passion for architecture, civic engagement, and sustainable design, Rico has been at the forefront of projects that breathe new life into Seattle’s urban fabric, ensuring that growth aligns with community values and environmental stewardship.

As a founding member of the Northwest Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, Rico has helped foster diversity and inclusion within the field. His leadership extends across several prominent roles, from chairing the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority to serving as President of AIA Seattle in 2012. In 2020, he delivered his first TED Talk and was recognized nationally as a “Citizen Architect” by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

His long-standing commitment to his community and profession has earned him numerous awards, including the Commercial Real Estate Leadership Award (2021), the AIA Washington Jennie Sue Brown Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), and the University of Washington College of Built Environment Distinguished Alumni Award (2023). This year, he was named one of Seattle’s Most Influential by Seattle Magazine.

Rico believes in the power of design in shaping resilient, inclusive communities.

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