Lauren Hoogkamer

MSUP/MSHP, Principal Planner, City of Tacoma

After seven years as the Assistant Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Tacoma, Lauren is now the Principal Planner leading the Neighborhood Planning Program and serving as your friendly neighborhood planner. She holds an MS in Historic Preservation and an MS in Urban Planning from Columbia University, as well as a BA/BA in Print Journalism and History and a Minor in Business from the University of Southern California. Previously, Lauren was a historic preservation consultant under her own business, Cultural Resources Research and Consulting. She also has received awards for journalism and poetry and has research published by the World Monuments Fund. Lauren grew up in rural Lewis County, WA, but now lives in Tacoma with her husband, two sons, a dog, and a cat. Her career goals are to ensure the built environment reflects and serves our diverse society.