Chad Eiken is the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Vancouver, where he has worked for over 30 years. He leads diverse programs including land use, economic development, and transportation policy. He holds an M. A. in Geography/Environmental Planning from Miami University and serves as President of the American Planning Associations Washington Chapter.
An avid outdoorsman, Chad is passionate about the activities the Pacific Northwest offers. His interests include hiking, paddle-boarding, downhill skiing, fly-fishing, and canoeing. He also enjoys golfing, occasional soccer games, and recently started commuting to work on his e-bike.
Unique fact: He originally intended to work in Forestry Management, but his university discontinued the program, leading him to discover a passion for city planning by chance.
Chad Eiken
Planning Manager at City of Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Sustainable Urbanism
He is leading the development of Vancouver's Green Building Program and new codes for energy efficiency and climate resilience, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040.
Housing Development
Frequently speaks on managing Vancouver's significant growth in multifamily housing and oversees the development pipeline of thousands of new residential units.
Economic Growth
Plays a key role in attracting major private investment and companies to Vancouver, including leading negotiations for large-scale development agreements.
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Work History
12-1992
Planning Manager at City of Vancouver
Education
1986 - 1988
M.A. from Miami University
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Wittenberg University
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Location : Vancouver, Washington, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Planning Manager at City of Vancouver
