Drew Closner

Master of Urban Planning Candidate

Seattle, WA

Drew Closner

About

I am a Master of Urban Planning candidate at the University of Washington with a background in political science. My academic and professional interests center on sustainable transportation (particularly passenger rail), and the policies and urban design strategies that support density, car alternatives, and livable communities.

Education

University of Washington

2025 — 2027

Master of Urban Planning

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2023 — 2025

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Areas of Focus

Sustainable Transportation · Passenger Rail · Housing Policy · Transit-Oriented Development · Zoning Reform · Active Transportation · Urban Design · Community Engagement