Karim Habbab

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Karim Habbab

Member
Charlottesville Planning Commission
Term Start June 2021
Term End August 31, 2025; resigned March 18, 2024
Preceded by Gary Heaton
Succeeded by TBD

Biographical Information

Alma mater Bachelor of Science in Architecture at University of Virginia
Profession Architectural Draftsman

Karim Habbab is a former member of the Charlottesville Planning Commission who was appointed by the Charlottesville City Council (2020-2021) in 2021. [1] He resigned publicly at the March 18, 2024 to protest Council's 3-2 vote against a letter of support seeking a ceasefire in Israeli's war on Gaza. [2]

Habbab moved to Charlottesville in 2011 from his hometown of Amman, Jordan, to attend the University of Virginia. Habbab has been working as a Architectural Draftsman for BRW Architects since July 2015.[3]

Habbab received his green card in 2022.[4]

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture at University of Virginia
  • High School Diploma at King's Academy


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References

  1. Web. June 24, 2021: Local architect named to the Charlottesville Planning Commission; Updates on Stonefield, transit, statues, Town Crier Productions, June 24, 2021, retrieved July 27, 2022.
  2. Web. Group disappointed by Charlottesville's vote on Gaza resolution, CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR), Published: Mar. 22, 2024 at 2:11 PM EDT, retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. Web. [1], brwarchitects, March 27, 2024, retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. Web. [2], brwarchitects, March 27, 2024, retrieved March 27, 2024.

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