About

PLANNING

Maisha Barnett is a built environment practitioner who seeks to build a better world through urban planning and design. Her strengths include leadership, organization, project management, budgeting, facilitation, negotiating, placemaking, team building, strategic and design thinking.

She is a design thinker, placemaker, family historian, and public space champion.

PLANNING

Studio Jupiter, led by Maisha Barnett, was created to exhibit her community and built environment pursuits. Her endeavors are driven by a commitment to community-centric development, cultural preservation, pedestrian-friendly design, and sustainability. Maisha earned a B.A. in Community, Environment & Planning, a minor in Urban Design and Planning, and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Washington, Seattle campus.

PARKS

Maisha is a big advocate for parks and open spaces and has served on several citywide committees including:

2003 - 2006 | 2000 Pro Parks Levy Oversight Committee
2006 - 2009 | King County Parks Citizen Oversight Board
2008 | Parks & Green Spaces Citizens' Levy Advisory Committee
2015 - 2016 | Seattle Park District Community Oversight Committee

A key contributor to the development of public open spaces, she managed projects for the Friends of Jimi Hendrix Park, contributed to the Friends of Waterfront Seattle, and founded and managed the Powell Barnett Legacy Project. Her dedication led her to being honored as the 2018 Seattle Parks and Recreation Denny Award Superintendent's recipient.