Matt Roewe's raison d'etre is "real urbanism" and the art of great place making. Matt is a visionary architect and urban designer who combines great design conceptualization skills with collaborative and innovative thinking. Striking a balance with feasibility, sustainability and delight, Matt brings VIA's projects to life with a dynamic three dimensional approach combined with a sharp sense of market economics. Matt also believes sustainable living is rooted in minimizing our ecological footprint. He sets an example by commuting to work with his bicycle, with his Zipcar membership and through his deliberate low-impact and walkable lifestyle choices. Matt is currently a city council appointed member of the Seattle Planning Commission and a board member for Capitol Hill Housing. He is also the former chair of the South Lake Union/Queen Anne Design Review Board, an active participant with The Seattle Great City Initiative and The Seattle Streetcar Alliance.

