The U District Partnership (UDP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to “serve all who work in, live in, and visit Seattle’s University District by fostering and sustaining a vibrant, diverse, and healthy neighborhood for the common good.” The UDP is governed by an independent Board of Directors chosen for their engagement in the University District. The primary way we serve our community is by acting as the City of Seattle’s designated Program Manager for the U District Business Improvement Area. With independent resources and assessments collected from the U District Ratepayers and with the oversight of both the Ratepayers Advisory Board and the UDP Board, UDP staff members manage these programs: Clean and Safe, Economic Development, Urban Vitality, and Events and Marketing. The UDP produces the University District StreetFair – an annual celebration of art, culture and community taking place on May 16 and 17, 2020.
UDP Programs
The U District Partnership provides a variety of services to Seattle’s University District Neighborhood.
Our Economic Development program creates opportunities for networking and collaboration through the University District Business Network. The program also provides services to local business owners.
Our Clean and Safe program runs a daily cleaning contract for the U District Business Improvement Area, facilitates the University District Business Block Watch, and manages a Beautification Team and Ambassador’s program.
Our Urban Vitality program brings together community members around issues of transportation, wayfinding and development.
Our Events and Marketing program produces events such as the University District StreetFair, U District Night Out, Trick or Treat Roosevelt, and Up Your Ave. We partner with the University of Washington. UHeights, University District Food Bank, and the University District Farmers Market for many of our events.
UDP Board
The UDP is governed by an independent Board of Directors chosen for their engagement in the University District.
See a list of board members here
UDP Board Meeting Minutes and Agendas
University District StreetFair
The UDP produces the University District StreetFair – an annual celebration of art, culture and community taking place on May 16 and 17, 2020.