Haythem Shata

PE | Senior Project Strategist

With more than a decade of experience in resilience planning, integrated infrastructure strategies, and climate adaptation, Haythem transforms complex environmental challenges into visually compelling, actionable solutions. He has led the vision in pivotal projects such as the Gowanus CSO Mitigation, NYCHA Cloudburst initiatives, and Georgia Tech Comprehensive Plan—which has won a SCUP National Award for Excellence.

By uniting engineering rigor, policy insight, and stakeholder engagement, Haythem shapes culturally significant work—exemplified by his “slow, store, restore, show” framework for Downtown Atlanta Stormwater Master Plan and Vancouver’s Jericho Lands One Water Plan. His innovative methods integrate financial analysis, sustainability certifications (LEED, LBC, WELL, WEDG), and compliance requirements, ensuring impactful, resilient outcomes. A passionate collaborator and mentor, he continually redefines resilience through forward-thinking planning and design.

Fun Fact: Getting “lost” on a run or bike ride is one of Haythem’s favorite pastimes, and his favorite way of getting to know a new area.

Favorite Projects:

Jericho Lands One Water Plan,
NYCHA Cloudburst, New York, NY
Georgia Tech Comprehensive Plan, Atlanta, GA