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2025 Year in Review

December 23, 2025

As we close out 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of this incredible community.

U District Businesses Deck the Windows for the Holidays!

Thank you to all of the U District businesses who transformed their storefronts into winter wonderlands this season!

Seattle City Council makes significant investments in the U District

November 25, 2025

The recently passed 2026 City budget, which includes critical funding to support Seattle’s University District community for both homeless outreach and enhanced cleaning programs.

UDP and Partners Unveil Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework at City Hall

October 28, 2025

On Monday, October 27, city leaders, community partners, and neighborhood representatives gathered in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at Seattle City Hall to spotlight a new, collaborative approach to p

K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party takes over U District Station park!

October 16, 2025

As the sun set and the Chow Down crowd drifted toward NE 43rd Street and Brooklyn Ave, the Station Area Park came alive for the first-ever K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party.

UDP Unveils New Tables at 43rd Street Outdoor Dining Plaza

October 3, 2025

With thanks to the Washington State Department of Commerce and the University District Rotary Club, The U District Partnership collaborated with JumpShip Mfg to design the beautiful new tables you can

U District Partnership Promotes Marcus Johnson to Director of Clean and Safe Operations

September 18, 2025

This milestone comes as Marcus Johnson celebrates his 10th anniversary with UDP this November—a decade in which he has fundamentally reshaped how the U District approaches cleaning and public safety.

U District Advocacy Helps Drive Permitting Reform at City Hall

This week, the Seattle City Council approved a set of permitting reforms designed to make it easier for small businesses to open and thrive across the city.

Growth Opportunities: Washington Small Business Flex Fund 2 Now Available

September 10, 2025

Small businesses and nonprofits in Washington State have a powerful new resource at their disposal. The Washington Small Business Flex Fund 2, backed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, is

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.

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.

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