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Lid I-5 North Coalition Hosts Reconnecting Communities Institute in the U District

August 5, 2025

As part of the Lid I-5 North Coalition, The U District Partnership is currently participating in a six‑city learning cohort focused on planning, funding, and delivering these transformative projects.

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U District National Night Out features Jazz, Games, and Ice Cream

July 21, 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, The U District Partnership is teaming up with neighborhood organizations to present the U District National Night Out.

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The U District in Bloom: Festival Highlights from Cherry Blossom Season

April 25, 2025

The U District was bursting with energy this spring as the iconic cherry blossoms began to bloom. In celebration of Seattle’s favorite sign of the season, more than 80 U District businesses joined tog

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The Clean Team Turns Up the Pressure!

April 9, 2025

The recently expanded in-house UDP Clean Team works seven days a week to keep the neighborhood looking clean and vibrant. Above, you can see the team using our pressure washer on University Way in fro

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Snow Won’t Slow Us Down-UDP Clean Team Responds to Winter Weather

February 13, 2025

The U District Clean Team has been watching the weather, responding to last week’s snowfall and preparing for more in the forecast!

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The U District Partnership Awarded $1.5M Grant to Explore Lidding I-5, Reconnecting Northeast Seattle Communities

January 15, 2025

The U District Partnership is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded $1.5 million as a recipient of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program.

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U District Winter Windows Spark Delight this Holiday Season

December 17, 2024

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This Fall, the U District is Buzzing–The Ave Sees a 34% Uptick in Foot Traffic Since 2019!

December 4, 2024

During the first month of the 2024-25 academic year, The Ave has seen a 34% increase in foot traffic over the same time period in 2019.

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The U District Partnership Endorses Seattle Proposition 1

October 22, 2024

The U District Partnership is proud to endorse Seattle Proposition 1, the “Keep Seattle Moving” levy.

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New RapidRide J Bus Project Breaks Ground in the U District

October 8, 2024

In early October, Seattle broke ground on its latest RapidRide bus project in the U District. On October 8, representatives gathered to announce the start of RapidRide J Line construction. 

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U District Street Fair weekend boasts largest turnout yet with 300+ vendors

June 7, 2024

The 2024 U District Street Fair kicked off the summer festival season on May 18-19. This year's Street Fair was a return to glory, with more vendors (300+) than ever before

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Umbrellas and Flower Baskets Are Back to Brighten Up the District

May 15, 2024

Take a walk around the U District this week and you'll see some colorful additions -- hanging flower baskets and our red umbrellas are back for the warm season!

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