Parks Plan Neighborhood Presentation Thursday, 11/5 University Heights, Room 209
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Refreshments available at 5PM)
Veterans Day Wednesday, 11/11 Everyone at the UDP wishes to recognize our veterans in our community and beyond. Thank you for your service!
Clean & Safe Committee Meeting
Thursday, 11/12 University Heights 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Join us in recognizing our local law enforcement officers who have worked tirelessly to improve safety in our community!
Coffee with Elizabeth Monday, 11/16 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM UDP Office
Events & Marketing Committee Meeting
Monday, 11/16 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UDP Office
UDP Board Meeting
Tuesday, 11/17 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM UW Tower, Floor 22
Closed for ThanksgivingThursday 11/26 - Friday 11/27 UDP Office
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Fare Change Proposal Meeting
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Thursday, November 5 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Union Station, 401 S Jackson St
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Sound Transit is considering offering a low-income adult fare on ST Express to align with King County Metro and Sound Transit Link light rail. To offset revenue loss, other fares (for other adults, youth, seniors and people with disabilities) would increase by 25 cents. In March 2015, King County Metro and Sound Transit's Link light rail implemented a discounted fare of $1.50 for adult riders with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty level* and increased fares by 25 cents for other riders. Transit partners in Snohomish and Pierce counties are not pursuing the low-income program.
* To qualify, a household of four would have an annual household income at or below $48,500.
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Though we are sad to see Haagen-Dazs UW close its doors, we are excited that its owner and staff will remain on the Ave at Sweet Alchemy!
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After 35 years scooping delicious ice cream to the Seattle community, Haagen-Dazs UW is closing its doors for good. Come help them go out with a bang on Friday, November 6th! They will be reducing their prices by the hour starting at 1pm.
Here's the schedule: Noon-1pm 0% discount 1pm-2pm 10% discount 2pm-3pm 20% discount 3pm-4pm 30% discount 4pm-5pm 40% discount 5pm-6pm 50% discount 6pm-7pm 60% discount 7pm-8pm 70% discount 8pm-9pm 80% discount 9pm-10pm 90% discount 10pm-11pm 100% discount Click here to see the Facebook event! Even though we have gotten used to Haagen-Dazs UW, we are looking forward to the same friendly faces to appear at Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery, opening Febuary 1st! Come spring time, we will be enjoying small batch local and truly home-made ice cream! |
Performance Hall Vision Day
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Thursday, November 12 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM University Heights Center, Room 209 5031 University Way NE
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University Heights Center wants to transform their iconic auditorium into a community-inspired performance hall and needs your help! Please join us at their open house for an evening of food, music and sharing of ideas, Thursday, November 12th, at 5PM. Click here to learn more!
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Saturday, November 14 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM South Seattle Community College - 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
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Every year, oil and other automotive fluids find their way to Puget Sound and other waterways, hurting wildlife and habitat. Seattle Public Utilities' Automotive Maintenance Program wants to help you make sound choices. Does your car leak have you worried about expensive repairs? Attend and leave an Auto Leaks workshop with the confidence to talk to your mechanic, and know that you are also protecting the Puget Sound. At the workshop you will:
- Get a free inspection from a certified automotive instructor
- Discover how to identify and prevent leaks
- Receive tips on repairing minor common leaks
- Pick up preventive maintenance tips
- Leave the class with a free Vehicle Maintenance Check Kit.
Location: South Seattle Community College - 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Date: November 14, 2015 Workshops are offered monthly and open to everyone! To register, email: www.seattle.gov/util/autoleaks or call 206-615-1222
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Second Saturday Spectacular: Gansango Music & Dance Company
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Saturday, November 14, 3PM University Heights Center, Room 209 5031 University Way NE
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This multicultural group of international dancers and musicians perform traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa. Be a part of this interactive performance as you take in the music and movement of this talented troupe of performers. Free family-friendly entertainment for kids and adults! Click here to learn more.
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Eat Pizza and Earn for ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
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Tuesday 11/24 - Sunday 11/29 1414 NE 42nd St, 98105
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In its third year, Spreading MODness 2015 is now an annual campaign. Last year, ROOTS' neighbor MOD Pizza raised over $40,000 for at-risk youth and families in the communities they serve. In 2015, they want to triple that amount! Starting Tuesday, 11/24 until Sunday, 11/29 (closed Thanksgiving, 11/26), the U District location of MOD Pizza will again partner with ROOTS Young Adult Shelter. For every MOD or MEGA pizza sold, MOD Pizza will donate $1 to ROOTS!
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Seattle Times Examines Efforts to Clean Up the U District
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The U District is working hard to make the area safer place for all!
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On October 28th the Seattle Times published an article titled, " 'U Way Project' aims to purge drug deals, loitering from U District permanently." At the U District Partnership we are proud of our relationship with the University of Washington and the Seattle Police Department. We have been working together to make progress on making the Ave a cleaner and safer place for all to enjoy. We look forward to our continued success.
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Congratulations to New UW President Ana Mari Cauce!
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UW Regents announced new president on 10/13
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The following information was taken from an article from the UW Daily, published on October 13th. The University of Washington Board of Regents selected Interim President Ana Mari Cauce to be the 33rd president of the University at a special meeting of the board Tuesday. She is the first woman to be named to the position and the first Latina. Born in Cuba, where her father was the minister of education, Cauce left with her family during the revolution when she was 3 years old. She grew up in Miami, where both her parents took jobs in shoe factories, hoping they could return to Cuba. Both placed a very high value on the power of education.
Cauce joined the UW faculty in 1986 as an assistant professor of psychology after earning degrees in English and psychology from the University of Miami in 1977, summa cum laude, and a Ph.D. in psychology, with a concentration in child clinical and community psychology from Yale University in 1984. Cauce is a professor of psychology and American ethnic studies. She has held numerous leadership positions at the UW, including director of the UW Honors Program, chair of American ethnic studies, chair of psychology, executive vice provost and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
From 2012 to 2015, prior to being appointed interim president, she served as the University's executive vice president and provost, the chief academic officer, responsible for overseeing the education, research and service missions in the University's schools, colleges and other academic units, including Academic and Student Affairs. As the UW's chief budgetary officer, she was responsible for resource allocations and worked closely with the president on strategic planning and long-term decision-making.
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Recipe courtesy of Seattle Neighborhoods Farmers Markets
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- 1 small cauliflower, outer leaves removed, broken into 1 1/4-inch/3-cm florets (1 lb/450 g)
- 1 medium red onion, peeled (6 oz/170 g)
- 5 tbsp/75 ml olive oil
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped rosemary
- 7 eggs
- � cup/15 g basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup/120 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 tsp ground turmeric
- 5 oz/150 g coarsely grated Parmesan or another mature cheese
- Melted unsalted butter, for brushing
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp nigella seeds
- Salt and black pepper
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Thank You to the UW Facilities Team and Volunteers for a Great Clean Up on the Ave!
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October 10th marked the first annual Facilities Day of Service
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The UDP is extremely appreciative to the UW Facilities Services team for organizing a terrific first-ever Facilities Day of Service. On October 10th, nearly 100 members of the Facilities team dedicated their time over a blustery morning to enhancing University Way. Volunteers made a tremendous impact while carrying out tasks like cleaning local business windows, improving tree wells (with the help of four SDOT representatives), picking up trash, weed-whacking, and scraping stickers from light poles and signs.
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Parks Plan Neighborhood Presentation
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Thursday, November 5th, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM U Heights Center, Room 209 5031 University Way NE
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The U District Partnership invites the community to attend the Parks Plan Neighborhood Presentation this Thursday, at 5:30 PM at the U Heights Center. We will discuss our planning until now and what is in store for the future. We hope you will join us and share your thoughts!
RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends!
Before coming to the meeting you can check out the document "University District Parks Plan 2015 Update: Strategies for Providing Open Space." Thank you to all those who have sent us comments! Please go to this link to view the PDF. This document includes:
- A summary of the project process and existing conditions
- Community values and desired activities developed in the first public workshop
- A planning concept that translates community objectives into a physical strategy of integrated open space elements
- A more detailed description of open space elements in the planning concept
- An implementation strategy summarizing the desired timing projected for each recommended action.
General Note: This plan is for only a portion of the area considered in the neighborhood planning document, the University Community Urban Center Plan, which is adopted as part of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan.
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Seeking Community Members for the UDP Board of Directors!
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Apply by Monday, November 9th, 5:00 PM
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The U District Partnership is more than just one person or organization. As the name suggests, it is a partnership of organizations, volunteers, and sponsors who are working together to create a lasting change in our shared community, the U District. The U District Partnership will work between community stakeholders, government agencies and the University of Washington towards the long-term betterment of the U District. The UDP is led by its Board of Directors with projects being implemented in five committees: Community Engagement, Urban Design & Development, Business & Retail Development, Events & Marketing, and Clean & Safe. The UDP Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from the University (4 - 5) and a minimum representation from of property owners (2), businesses (2), residents (2), service providers (1), faith community (1), non-owner business tenant (1) and up to 4 at large. The UDP is looking for dedicated individuals to join the Board of Directors! To learn more about what it means to be part of this team, click here. If you are interested in serving, please email your resume and a paragraph detailing why you want to be part of the Board by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 9th. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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Call for Artists - "Alley Lights"
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Submissions due by Friday, November 13th
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Event: Alley Lights
The U District Partnership in Seattle announces our 3rd annual Alley Activation Event. We invite proposals to create temporary, site specific art installations which employ LIGHT as a medium.
Submission Date:
Friday, November 13th
Event Date: Saturday, December 5th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Opportunity: Installations will be conceived to stand in all weather, and be self-illuminated; not light ON art, but rather art that uses light, creating light/shadow/color experiences in the nighttime alleys in the University District. Installations are to be temporary, lasting for the duration of this event only. Each selected proposal will be awarded funds for materials and artist's fee based on the limits of our grant. Full information will be available in the application process.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood's New Businesses Slate Coffee Roasters, Post Alley Cafe, Beetle Cafe and CaliBurger!
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We want to take a moment to recognize all of the new business development since the summer!
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| Fayza set up shop with its authentic Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine at 4209 University Way NE early this summer!
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| Edge of the Circle Books moved to the U District from Capitol Hill late this summer. Check them out next to the Neptune Theater at 1307 NE 45th St!
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| Cindy and Yin opened I See Food, the U District's first Cajun Fusion restaurant, at the end of September at 4311 University Way NE!
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| Post Alley Cafe has made its home at 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE inside Hotel Deca. Stop in for a warm treat!
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| CaliBurger's first US location opened at 4509 University Way NE and we are having some serious cravings!
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Last Month's U Loo Info Table
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A project focusing on the need for a public bathroom in the U District
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The U District Partnership (UDP) and U District Conversation on Homelessness (UDCH) are conducting a study for a public restroom in our neighborhood, called the ULoo Project! Last month, on October 22nd, ULoo hosted an information table in front of the UW Bookstore on University Way NE, to gather public feedback and talk about the ULoo project. Thank you to all who stopped by to speak with us!
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Special recognition to those who actively promote the U District through social media
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The above is an Instagram post from @urbanuw The above is an Instagram post from @touchmypoly
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