The Urbanist is hosting a “Future of Seattle Housing” panel discussion on April 23rd, alongside Seattle YIMBY, and tickets are going fast. This panel has proven so popular that we reserved more seating capacity, maxing out our venue at El Centro de la Raza in Beacon Hill.
Be sure to RSVP soon if you plan on attending. Attendees can help guide the discussion by submitting a question for panelists.
The discussion will be moderated by Doug Trumm, The Urbanist’s publisher, and our panelists are housing leaders in the private, non-profit, and public sectors:
- Patrick Cobb, architect and a founding partner of Stack, a firm specializing in urban infill development.
- Naishin Fu, Co-Executive Director at House Our Neighbors, a nonprofit focused on expanding social housing.
- Michael Hubner, Long Range Planning Manager at the Seattle Office of Planning Community and Development (OPCD).
- Jesse Simpson, Director of Government Relations and Policy at the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County and a board member at The Urbanist.
Future of Seattle Housing Panel
- What: A panel co-hosted by The Urbanist and Seattle YIMBY focused on the future of housing in Seattle.
- Where: El Centro de la Raza, 1610 S Roberto Maestas Festival St
- When: 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday, April 23rd
- Transit Stops: Sound Transit’s 1 Line (Beacon Hill Station), Route 36, 60, (not an exhaustive list)
- RSVP: RSVP here.
- Submit your questions in advance: Question form.
We are committed to keeping this panel free for all attendees – but if you are able, we ask that you consider generously donating a small amount to help cover the cost of expanding the space. It’s your support that lets us continue to keep our reporting and events program accessible to the entire public.
More events ahead
We also have a plethora of other events planned over the next month across the region. We are having our April 17th social at TeKu Tavern in South Lake Union, as well as a tour of Kirkland’s middle housing on April 26th. Details below.
April 17th Seattle Urbanist Social and Spring Member 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 housing activism around the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. This month, we’ll also be kicking off our twice annual member 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 – 4 pm 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
Diego Batres
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.