We are less than a week away from our September 15 talk at Town Hall Seattle featuring Ray Delahanty of CityNerd, our contributing editor Ryan Packer, Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. Get your tickets while supplies last.
Ray will be showing off a work-in-progress video about the Link light rail system before it hits his YouTube channel. Ryan and Ray will discuss the future of public transit and transit-oriented development in our region, covering the obstacles we are facing and the opportunities.
We are also hosting our monthly Seattle social on September 24th at Teku Tavern, a week delayed compared to our usual time. Come by and talk transit, housing, and other urbanism topics with like-minded people!
On September 30th, we are hosting a walking tour of the new Pinehurst Link Station during the infill station's grand debut! Join The Urbanist for a ride up from Capitol Hill and explore the Pinehurst light rail station and surrounding area, discussing how the infill station came into being and what comes next for the neighborhood. Topics will include a pending Pinehurst rezone, which will add an urban center near the station once Seattle's delayed growth plan is enacted, and the opportunity to adapt a portion of the publicly-owned 27-hole Jackson Park Golf Course to a different park use with broader appeal – or even housing.
The Urbanist X CityNerd: A Transit-Oriented Puget Sound
What: A talk featuring Ray Delahanty of CityNerd and Urbanist reporter Ryan Packer. The discussion will focus on recent light rail expansions and the next round of transit expansion and transit-oriented development in our region.
Where: Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
When: Tuesday, September 15, Pre-reception ($65) is 5:45 pm-6:30 pm, General Admission ($35) main event is 7pm- 8:30pm.
Transit Stops: 1 Line (Symphony Station), Routes 2, 60, RapidRide G Line (not an exhaustive list)
RSVP: Tickets here.
September 24th Seattle Urbanist Social
What: A social gathering with urbanists and like-minded people to network, build community, and enjoy the evening.
Where: Teku Tavern, 552 Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98109
When: Thursday, September 24th, 6pm - 8pm
Transit Stops: Near stops for Routes 4, 5, 8, 28, 62, or the E Line (not an exhaustive list).
RSVP: RSVP here.
September 26th Canvass for Urbanist Endorsed Candidate Jessica Forsythe
What: A joint canvass on the Eastside with Tech4Taxes to support Urbanist-endorsed candidate Jessica Forsythe. This event is open to all experience levels and requires only that you bring your phone, walking shoes, and desire to devote time to activism!
Where: International Community School, 11133 NE 65th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
When: Saturday, September 26th, 10am - noon
Transit Stops: Routes 245, 255
RSVP: RSVP here.
September 30th Explore Pinehurst Station and Neighborhood
What: Join The Urbanist as we explore the new Pinehurst Station and explore and discuss the surrounding Pinehurst neighborhood's land use and zoning.
Where: Meet outside Seasmith Coffee at 5:30pm, or at Pinehurst Station at 6pm.
When: Walking from 6 pm - 7:15pm.
Transit Stops: Pinehurst Link Station (Line 1, 2) Route 77.
RSVP: RSVP here.
Doug Trumm
