John S. Rahaim

John S. Rahaim is a Lecturer in Real Estate Development + Design at Harvard University, holding an adjunct appointment following his tenure as San Francisco's Planning Director (2008–2020). His career spans 30 years in urban planning, focusing on housing policy, equitable development, and urban design across major U.S. cities including Seattle, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco. He teaches RDEV 209 - Integrated Development, Architecture + Urbanism.

Education: Master of Architecture (urban design emphasis) from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Bachelor of Science in Architecture from University of Michigan.

Research interests emphasize balancing urban growth with equitable outcomes, informed by his leadership in San Francisco during a period of historic population expansion. Prior academic roles include adjunct positions at Carnegie Mellon University and University of Washington.

No scientific awards, grants, or formal advisees are listed in available materials.