Kevin Ramsey is a housing policy specialist with a background in demographics, land use, and geospatial analysis. He works with local governments to assess housing affordability challenges and develop strategies that align with local needs and conditions. At BERK he has led projects such as Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability Program 5-Year Evaluation and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's 2023-2028 Plan. He has also worked with the state Dept. of Commerce to create tools and technical guidance for local housing planning in compliance with new state planning requirements, including the Housing for All Planning Tool (HAPT)
Prior to joining BERK, Kevin worked for the U.S EPA’s Smart Growth Program where he developed geospatial data and tools to support local planning and policy making. Examples include the Smart Location Calculator, Location Affordability Portal, and Healthy Communities Assessment Tool. Kevin has published research in peer reviewed journals and earned a PhD in Geography from the University of Washington.
Outside BERK
Kevin is always looking for an excuse to get outside. Favorites include all weather bike commuting, playing ultimate, exploring a new and unfamiliar cities, hiking in the mountains, kayaking on Puget Sound, and family backbacking adventures.
