New parklet opens at 25th and Union this Sunday
This Sunday is the grand opening of Seattle's newest parklet, aptly named the 25th and Union Parklet. In the heart of the Central District, the...
Fortitude
I see her brighten the bus stop as I pull up. Third and Union southbound, some time before midnight. Hers is a smile which...
It’s Called Madness
I'm riding the bus home tonight, racking my brain for particulars. He had a helmet, I'm thinking. It's just after 1am, and I'm sitting...
It’s PARK(ing) Day in Seattle, come join us Downtown!
Come join us for PARK(ing) Day! Our parklet is on the west side of First Avenue between Stewart St and Virginia St (map).You’ll find...
50 parklets for PARK(ing) day, and we’re one of them
You read that right. This year, Seattle will host 50 parklets across the city, up from 46 from the previous. We're number 13 on the...
Rest Peacefully, Lost Faces
I recognize his face and gait, but what happened to the mangy hair? He's still scruffy, but his haircut looks like that of just...
Join The Urbanist for PARK(ing) Day in Downtown Seattle
PARK(ing) Day is nearly here! And, we're taking over some parking spaces to create a fun and interactive parklet. We plan to have board...
Urban Indians Part I: We’re Right Beside You
An enduring myth of modern indigeneity is the notion that we are locked into our homelands, venturing out only once in a while to...