The Urbanist is closing out May with a pair of suburban socials, as well as an exciting Seattle Bagel Bike Ride in partnership with Wombi. We also have some larger events coming up in June, including a June 4th candidate forum hosted by the Move All Seattle Sustainably (MASS) Coalition and The Urbanist’s Eastside Summer Garden Party, where we will celebrate our increased coverage of the Eastside.
May 31: Seattle Bagel Bike Ride
Join us on a Seattle Bike Ride with fellow urbanists themed around grabbing a myriad of different bagels! Come hungry, and bring lox, cream cheese, and any other toppings you enjoy. Bring your own bike! Our suggested route is low difficulty, beginner friendly.
- What: Seattle Bagel Bike Ride along this suggested bike route.
- Where: Meet outside Chophouse Row, 1424 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- When: 10am, May 31st
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Capitol Hill Station), First Hill Streetcar, RapidRide G Line, Routes 2, 10, 12, 49, 60
- RSVP: RSVP Here
June 4: Seattle Mobility and Housing Candidate Forum Hosted by the MASS Coalition
Join a wide coalition of advocacy and community groups for a Seattle Candidate Forum featuring candidates running to represent you as Mayor, Citywide City Councilmembers, and District 2 City Councilmember. As our city faces pressing challenges and opportunities in the years ahead, this forum is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to lead Seattle forward. This evening will focus on two of the most critical issues impacting Seattle residents: housing and transportation.
- What: A Seattle candidate forum focused on transportation and housing.
- Where: Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144
- When: June 4th, 6pm for D2 Council candidates, Citywide Council candidates take the stage at 6:45pm. The event could go as late as 8:30pm.
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Beacon Hill), Routes 36, 60
- RSVP: RSVP Here
June 8: The Urbanist’s Eastside Garden Party Fundraiser
The Eastside is changing, and The Urbanist is covering it with the care and depth it deserves. If you’ve followed our Eastside coverage and want to meet the people behind it, we’d love to see you at The Urbanist Summer Garden Party, an evening of great company, food, drinks, and civic connection.
Mingle with changemakers who believe in a more equitable, sustainable Puget Sound region. We’ll enjoy an evening of good cheer and conversation in a beautiful garden setting as we reflect on the impact of The Urbanist’s work and look ahead to what’s next.
The evening will include a brief speaking program featuring members of our publishing team and local elected officials, including state representatives and city councilmembers, who will share how our reporting is shaping policy and progress in the region.
- What: A garden party fundraiser for The Urbanist.
- Where: Private garden in South Bellevue (address shared after RSVP)
- When: Sunday June 8th, 5pm – 7pm
- RSVP: Tickets are limited, so RSVP soon.
— Other Upcoming Urbanist Events —
March 29: Urbanist Social with Eastside Urbanism
- What: A social gathering with Eastside Urbanism, a local community group of urbanists making their voices heard on Eastside political issues.
- Where: Jack Sprat Cafe at Verde Esterra Park in Redmond.
- When: May 29th from 6pm – 8pm.
- Transit Stops: 2 Line (Overlake Station), B Line, 221, 245, 542, 545 (not an exhaustive list)
- RSVP: RSVP Here
May 31: North Sound Urbanist Social
- What: Urbanist Social with Urbanist Shoreline in the North Sound. These are great places to meet fellow urbanists, build community, and discuss urbanist issues.
- Where: Hemlock State Brewing (23601 56th Ave W Suite 400, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043)
- When: May 31st, 7pm – 9pm
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Mountlake Terrace Station), Route 112, 130, 331, 333, and 909 (not an exhaustive list)
- RSVP: RSVP Here
Partner Events
There are also a couple of events hosted by local Urbanist groups to get involved with.
May 30: Let’s Ride to Woodinville! (Urbanist Shoreline)
Join us for a Bike Month field trip to Woodinville via bike with a stop at Swanky Scoop and other Woodinville attractions.
We’ll ride at a slow, safe and social pace from Shoreline to downtown Woodinville via Perkins Way, the Burke Gilman, and Sammy Trail. We should arrive in downtown Woodinville a little before 5pm. We will ride together back around 6ish and be back in Shoreline around 7ish. The bike ride is about 20 miles round trip and should take a little bit under one hour each way.
Or take transit and meet us!
- What: A bike ride from Shoreline to Downtown Woodinville and back.
- Where: 185th Street Station in Shoreline.
- When: May 30th, departing at 4pm and returning at 7pm.
- RSVP: RSVP here.
June 21: Let’s Walk Shoreline (Urbanist Shoreline)
Join Urbanist Shoreline for a walk across Shoreline, from shoreline to shoreline!
The exact route is to be determined but we will probably be walking around 8 miles. We will take our time, stopping to look at different pedestrian infrastructure and other sites of interest. You are welcome to meet us along the way. Beach picnic at the end!
This will be a long walk but is not meant to be a major athletic event – the pace will be leisurely and all are welcome!
- RSVP: RSVP Here
- What: A walking tour of Shoreline from one shore to the other.
- Where: Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve, 17337 Beach Dr NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
- When: June 21st, 10am – 3pm
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.
