Hala Abukhodair

Urban planner

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

An urban planner and code design expert, I develop regulations fostering innovation while adhering to essential urban planning principles. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, I contribute to the creation of cityscapes that reflect a delicate balance between architectural ingenuity and community engagement, and culture and heritage. Experienced Architectural Engineer working in the architecture and construction industry across Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Campbell Leadership Award Winner - Columbia Alumni Association Masters of Science in Architecture and Urban Design at Columbia University in New York with a major focus on the environment and sustainability. Earned a bachelor’s of engineering (B.Eng.) in Architecture from Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Experience

  • Code Design Expert at Sports Boulevard Foundation
    Oct 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Research Assistant at Julia Watson LLC
    Aug 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Diriyah Gate Development Authority (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Urban Planning Manager
      Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 · 8 mos

    • Urban Planning Assistant Manager
      Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Urban Planning Specialist
      Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Architectural Engineer at Bechtel Corporation
    Jan 2016 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Riyadh Metro Project Roles: Architect for 14 Deep Underground Stations delivery team. Architect in the Core Engineering team (+20 Stations) Architect on Bechtel Riyadh Office Project

  • Architect at Arup
    Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 · 5 mos

    Development of standard details for Underground Stations in Riyadh Metro Project.