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Events

Make Pike/Pine Better For People

Last August, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) experimented with turning one of the city's busiest nightlife corridors into a pedestrian zone: on three...

Next Meetup And Speaker Is June 14

Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend, so come by if you want to...

Mapping Historic Ballard Grand Reveal Today

It's been a long haul since the November kick-off, but wait until you see what over a hundred volunteers mapped over 1,000+ hours and what...

Upcoming Event: Seattle/Planning-Themed Scavenger Hunt On May 21st

If you think you know Seattle and planning, then get your scavenger hunt shoes ready, because the Young Planners Group Puget Sound is putting...

Part II: How Seattle Can Rescue Residents Stranded By An Incomplete Bike Network

In Part 1 of our story, we left Tim wondering how to commute by bike with his baby daughter and left Shirley stranded with...

Touring Greenwood With Mike McGinn

Former Mayor Mike McGinn is an urbanist who is deeply informed by his sense of place, drawing inspiration from his home neighborhood of Greenwood....
Jane Jacobs in glasses with apartment towers in the background.

Attend A ‘Jane’s Walk’ This Weekend To Celebrate Jane Jacobs’ 100th Birthday

Jane Jacobs, a hero to many an urbanist, was born one hundred years ago today. This weekend, Seattle is celebrating with "Jane's Walks" throughout...

Next Meetup And Speaker Is May 10

Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend, so come by if you want to...