Over the coming month, The Urbanist is hosting a smattering of events, including a walking tour of the City of Seattle’s proposed neighborhood center in Madison Valley on September 10, preparing for the public comment session on the 12th. Visit our event page for more information on this tour, which will feature staff from the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD).
On September 18, The Urbanist and Seattle Subway are cohosting our endorsed King County Executive candidate, Claudia Balducci, at Paradise on Capitol Hill. Come meet Claudia, hear about how you can plug into the campaign, and enjoy some light appetizers.
On a similar note, we are hosting another campaign volunteer training on October 4, this time in Mountlake Terrace. Candidates from all over the north suburbs will answer questions and discuss the dynamics of campaigning in their jurisdictions.
Finally, while some other folks are running a relay race down the 1 line, if you bike, The Urbanist is hosting a Seattle scavenger hunt bike ride at 11am on September 28! Come alone or with a group and compete to win your team some Urbanist beanies, or take it easy and explore some parts of the city you’ve never seen before.
The scavenger hunt will begin at Judkins Park, from which we will split into teams, announce the theme and the list of locations you are looking for, and we will part ways. We will regroup several hours later at Burke-Gilman Brewing Company. Food will be available at the nearby food trucks.
September 10 – Seattle Walking Tour with OPCD
- What: A walking tour and presentation on the proposed Madison Valley neighborhood center led by Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development. The discussion will touch on Seattle’s broader citywide growth plan set to be approved by the Seattle City Council later this year. Amendments good and bad are on the table.
- Where: Washington Park Playfield (Round Rest Area)
- When: 5:30pm to 7pm, Wednesday, September 10
- Transit Stops: RapidRide G Line, Route 8, and Route 11
- RSVP: RSVP here.
September 18 – Meet & Greet with Claudia Balducci
- What: Join The Urbanist and Seattle Subway for a relaxed meet and greet with Claudia Balducci, endorsed candidate for King County Executive. There will be a speaking program at 6:15pm, followed by a discussion of how you can support the campaign.
Light appetizers will be covered, with a full bar and restaurant menu available to order from. - Where: Paradise, 314 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
- When: 5:30pm to 7pm, Thursday, September 18
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Capitol Hill Station), Capitol Hill Streetcar, Routes 8, 10, 11, 49, 60,
- RSVP: RSVP here.
September 28 – Seattle Biking Scavenger Hunt
- What: Come explore the city on a scavenger hunt! Come alone or with friends, we’ll sort you into teams, and the winners get Urbanist beanies! We’ll begin at Judkins Park at 11am and end at 4pm at the Burke-Gilman Brewing Company, where we’ll announce the winners and relax into the evening.
- Where: Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St, Seattle, WA 98144
- When: 11am to 4pm Sunday, September 28
- Transit Stops: Routes 4, 7, 9, 14, 27, 48 (not an exhaustive list)
- RSVP: RSVP here.
October 4 – Urbanist North Sound Campaign Volunteer Training
- What: Join The Urbanist and Urbanist Shoreline for a social gathering and campaign volunteer training. Learn the anatomy of a local political campaign, hear about messaging from some endorsed North Sound candidates, and learn the ropes on how to get involved in a campaign and local politics in general.
- Where: Hemlock State Brewing, 23601 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
- When: 7pm to 9pm, Saturday, October 4th
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Mountlake Terrace Station), Route 112, 130, 331, 333, and 909 (not an exhaustive list)
- RSVP: RSVP here.
Other local urbanist events
September 11th Seattle Subway Endorsed Candidate Celebration
- What: Join Seattle Subway for an evening of celebration with their transit-friendly Seattle candidates, including Katie Wilson, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Dionne Foster. Learn how to get involved with their campaigns and make a difference come November. Meet at Paradise, a restaurant on Capitol Hill.
- Where: Paradise, 314 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
- When: 5:30pm to 7pm, Thursday, September 11
- Transit Stops: 1 Line (Capitol Hill Station), Capitol Hill Streetcar, Routes 8, 10, 11, 49, 60,
- RSVP: RSVP here.
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.
