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Flower Day Brightens The Ave

June 17, 2026

To celebrate the flower baskets going up along The Ave, the U District Partnership set up in the outdoor dining area at 43rd & University Way on Monday, June 1.

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Flower Baskets Are Back on The Ave!

May 29, 2026

These bursts of color are part of The U District Partnership's ongoing commitment to creating a vibrant, welcoming experience for everyone who calls the U District home, works here, or is just passing

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U District Night Blossoms on the UW Quad

April 17, 2026

For one unforgettable evening this spring, the UW Quad's iconic cherry trees took on a whole new glow. On March 21, The U District Partnership transformed the beloved blossom-viewing experience.

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Blossom Festival Windows Add Delight to U District

March 24, 2026

U District businesses celebrate the return of peak bloom with decorated storefronts across the U District!

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UDP Launches Call for Artists for U District Mobility Hubs

January 23, 2026

In collaboration with SDOT and their Community and Mobility Hubs Program, The U District Partnership invites artists to propose temporary placemaking interventions to improve transit experience.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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