Join The Urbanist for a Kirkland Biking Tour and June Housing Forum

The Urbanist and Eastrail Partners are hosting a biking tour in Kirkland on Sunday, May 17, and we still have spots available. The tour will be led by Kirkland planning director Adam Weinstein and focus on the Cross Kirkland Corridor, a former railroad converted into a recreational trail.

On June 10th, The Urbanist is partnering with cohosts Tech4Housing, Tech4Taxes, and GotGreen to put on a King County Candidate Housing Forum. The forum will cover the races for King County Assessor and King County Council District 2, which is hotly contested with State Senator Rebecca Saldaña and Seattle Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa both vying for the open seat.

While not a flashy position, if you have strong opinions on land value, property taxes, and land use policy, the King County Assessor race could certainly be of interest.

Beyond the events The Urbanist is hosting, the second annual Seattle Super Saunter is set for Saturday, May 16. Walk from the northernmost point to the southernmost point of Seattle and get to know your city like never before.

May 17th Kirkland Biking Tour

What: Join The Urbanist and Eastrail Partners for a biking tour of the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) led by Kirkland City planner Adam Weinstein. The tour will be focused on the history of the trail as well as the development efforts surrounding it. After the tour we will stop at Chainline Station for food and mingling. This is a biking tour and you will need a bike to complete it. The ride itself is easy and accessible to beginners, and takes place almost entirely on the protected trail.
Where: Begins at the i ntersection of 108th Avenue and the CKC ends in Totem Lake.
When: 11 am - 1 pm, Sunday, May 17th.
Transit Stops: 250, 255 (not an exhaustive list).
RSVP: RSVP here.

What: A monthly social gathering of urbanists from across Seattle. Meet like-minded people, hear about how to get more involved in organizing locally, and talk about the latest urbanist news.
Where: TeKu Tavern, 552 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
When: 6 pm – 8 pm, Thursday, May 21st.
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.

What: A monthly social gathering with the grassroots organizers and urbanists over at Eastside Urbanism. With the crosslake connection finally open, connecting urbanists across the region is now easier than ever!
Where: Jack Sprat Cafe, 2808 Calder Ave NE, NE Turing St, Redmond, WA 98052
When: 6 pm – 8 pm, Thursday, May 28th.
Transit Stops: 2 Line (Overlake Station), B Line, 221, 245, 542, 545 (not an exhaustive list)
RSVP: RSVP here.

June 10th King County Candidate Housing Forum

What: A forum focused on housing for the King County races this year, including the King County Assessor and Council District 2 races. Food and water will be provided, and seating will be plentiful. The County Assessor candidates will be going first, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by the King County Council D2 race from 7:30 pm to 9 pm.
Where: El Centro De La Raza 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
When: 6 pm – 9 pm, June 10th. King County Assessor: 6 pm- 7:30 pm District 2: 7:30 pm- 9 pm
Transit Stops: 1 Line (Beacon Hill Station), 36, 60, 107 (not an exhaustive list)
RSVP: RSVP here.

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Seattle Growth Plan Tabling

Join the Complete Communities Coalition (CCC) for one of our many tabling opportunities in May! The CCC is going across the city to farmers markets in Capitol Hill, Columbia City, West Seattle, and the U District to spread awareness of and encourage engagement with Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, which charts Seattle's next two decades of growth.

Other Community Events

May 16th Seattle Super Saunter

What: The Seattle Super Saunter is a walk from the northernmost point of Seattle to the southernmost, and takes place on May 16th. Starting at the Shoreline South/148th St light rail station and ending near Garden of Gethsemane church in South Seattle, the goal of the event is to encourage folks to walk, foster community, and appreciate the city of Seattle. Although folks are welcome to join the group at 8am that will walk a 24-mile route through Seattle, folks are encouraged to get from the start to the end however they like. All are welcome and folks can join for 1 mile or 20+ of this free event.
Where: Shoreline South/148th St Station
When: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday, May 1st.
RSVP: RSVP here