Attendees fill seats in long tables at Teku Tavern two members of House Our Neighbors present to the group.
The Urbanist is meeting at TeKu Tavern on Thursday, April 17, among a host of other events. (Diego Batres)

This month, in addition to hosting our usual array of socials, we are beginning to spin up our walking tour program, starting with a middle housing tour in Kirkland’s Rose Hill neighborhood on April 26. Plus, a sneak peek ahead: We’ll be at the opening celebration for Downtown Redmond light rail extension on May 10th. Come by our booth outside Downtown Redmond Station and say hello.

Additionally, we will be celebrating the kick-off of our annual Spring Subscriber Drive on Thursday, April 17 at our TeKu Tavern meetup. Come by to show your support for The Urbanist! 

If you have an event you think should be on this list, or ideas for events in the future, reach out to Diego@theurbanist.org or submit them through this form. Seattle tours will be coming soon – keep an eye on the events calendar to keep up to date with the latest goings-on. 

April 10th Seattle Urbanist Social 

  • What: A social gathering with urbanists and like-minded people to network and build community. We’ll be in the back room at Big Time. 
  • Where: Big Time Brewery & Alehouse, 4133 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
  • When: 6pm – 8pm Thursday, April 10
  • Transit Stops: 1 Line (University District Station), Route 31, 32, 45, 48, 67, 372 (not an exhaustive list)
  • RSVP: RSVP here.

April 17th Seattle Urbanist Social and Spring Subscriber Drive Kickoff

  • What: A social gathering with other urbanists and the Complete Communities Coalition where we’ll hear from the CCC about how you can engage in activism around Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan. Bring a laptop or other device from for sending emails. This month, we’ll also be kicking off our subscriber drive, which ensures The Urbanist can keep growing.
  • Where: TeKu Tavern, 552 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
  • When: 6pm – 8pm Thursday, April 17
  • Transit Stops: Near stops for the South Lake Union Streetcar, Route 4, 5, 8, 28, 62 or the E Line (not an exhaustive list).
  • RSVP: RSVP here.

April 24th Social with Eastside Urbanism

  • What: A social gathering with Eastside Urbanism, a local community group of urbanists making their voices heard on the Eastside.
  • Where: Jack Sprat at Verde Esterra Park in Redmond.
  • When: 6pm – 8pm Thursday, April 24
  • Transit Stops: 2 Line (Overlake Station), B Line, Route 221, 245, 542, 545 (not an exhaustive list)

April 26th Kirkland Walking Tour

  • What: A walking tour led by Kirkland city planner Adam Weinstein focusing on middle housing in Kirkland’s Rose Hill neighborhood. Ask questions, see new developments, and get a bit of exercise alongside fellow urbanists.
  • Where: The tour begins in front of Danielson Grove, 10500 128th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
  • When: 11am – 12:30pm Saturday, April 26
  • Transit Stops: Routes 225, 239. Street parking is relatively available. 
  • RSVP: RSVP here.

May 10th Downtown Redmond Link Opening Celebration

  • What: The Downtown Redmond Link Extension is opening May 10 and The Urbanist will be tabling at the festival that Move Redmond is hosting outside Downtown Redmond Station. Come by and say hello to our team. Walk, bike, or roll between Downtown Redmond light rail station and Redmond Central Connector trail to celebrate the opening of light rail with vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, and family friendly activities.
  • Where: Downtown Redmond Station
  • When: Noon – 4pm Saturday, May 10
  • Transit Stops: 2 Line (Downtown Redmond Station), B Line, Route 250, 542 and 545 (not an exhaustive list)
  • Details: Move Redmond event page
A cartoon-style illustration shows a diverse array of people around a light rail station with bikes, drums and vendor stalls.
Join the light rail opening festivities in Downtown Redmond on May 10. (Move Redmond)

Partner Events

How to Buy a Bike & Bike Petting Zoo with Move Redmond

  • What: Want to buy a bike, but don’t know where to start? Learn about the different styles of bikes that are available, what each style is for and key features for the kinds of riding you want to do. Get key information so you know what you are shopping for and what questions to ask. 
  • When: 11:30am – 1pm on Saturday, April 12
  • Where: Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052
  • Transit Stops: RapidRide B Line, Route 545, 930.

April 16th Urbanist Book Jam 

  • What:  “Urbanist Book Jam is kinda like a book club, except instead of everyone reading the same book, we all read different books, and then everyone has five minutes to present the most IMPORTANT, most COMPELLING, most MIND BLOWING ideas in the book to everyone else. This isn’t school – you won’t be graded and we encourage passion, style, and weirdness. You’ll come away 10 times smarter, probably save a bunch of time, and make some new friends!”
  • When: 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, April 16
  • Where: Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
  • RSVP: RSVP here. Want to present a book? Let us know in your RSVP and the club will send some pointers for your presentation.
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Article Author
Diego Batres
Director of Development and Events

Diego is the Director of Development and Events of The Urbanist. He believes in making Seattle and the Puget Sound region a model example of good urban living for the rest of the country by expanding transit, ending our housing crisis, pedestrianizing our neighborhoods. He graduated from Seattle University in 2023, and currently lives in Seattle’s Central District.