What we’re about
This is a group for anyone interested in talking about how we interact with our built environment - with a specific focus on Seattle's Eastside cities and suburbs. If you live, work, or play on the Eastside (or even if you don't), and are interested in talking about things like infrastructure, transportation, transit, Vision Zero, housing, zoning, urban planning, sustainability, equity, accessibility, affordability, cities or places in general, you are welcome in this space! We are most active on Discord, and we have in-person meetups every Thursday!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Eastside Sunday Ride #7 (bingo ride)Downtown Redmond Station, Redmond, WA
Join us on September 28 for an Eastside Sunday Ride that is short, easy, flat, and starts late — perfect for checking a group ride off your Eastside Urbanism bingo card! To learn more about the bingo, go to https://eastsideurbanism.org/bingo/. You can print your own card or pick up one at our weekly meetup! As usually, the pace will be 10–12 MPH, and this time it will be a loop. We will stop to eat after the ride is over.
Start: Downtown Redmond Light Rail Station at 2 PM
End: Downtown Redmond Light Rail Station - Urbanism Book Club: How Big Things Get DoneBookTree Kirkland, Kirkland, WA
Join Liveable Kirkland & Eastside Urbanism for discussions of new urbanism ideas!
The book for October is How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner (https://www.liveablekirkland.org/book-how-big-things-get-done).
5:00 - 5:40 pm (Optional) Taco Del Mar for a quick dinner.
6:00 - 7:30 pm BookTree for discussion of the ideas in the book of the month.See our schedule of book titles for discussion. They are usually available to borrow from KCLS, or for purchase at BookTree.
No worries if you don't have time to read the book! Click the image of each month's book cover on our webpage — you'll see a summary and, whenever possible, a list of podcasts, videos, or articles to give you the gist of the ideas in the book.
- Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup!Jack Sprat, Redmond, WA
Every Thursday, we are at Jack Sprat in Esterra Park hanging out and talking about our built environment. Grab some food or a drink! Meet neighbors and hear about what's going on locally! All are welcome!
Is there a particular way that your city is failing you? Want to figure out how you can do something about it? Did you move here from somewhere that is quite different? Are you unable to find housing that meets your needs where you want to live? Is your commute miserable? Do you bike, take transit, or wish you could? What is working here and what isn't? Let's talk about it!
Find us at Jack Sprat! Look for orange t-shirts, our logo tablecloth, bike helmets, or the big group of people excitedly talking about zoning rules and bus routes. Arriving late or leaving early is just fine - the cafe now closes at 8pm, the last trains run around 9:30pm, and we'll be there until we're done :)
Event RSVPs on this website do not paint an accurate picture - we usually are a group of 10-25 people each week. This group is mostly active on our Discord server - please join if you'd like to connect!
Esterra Park can be reached in many ways!
🚲 520 trail via Overlake Village Pedestrian Bridge
🚉 2 Line via Overlake Village Station
🚍 222, 223, 226, 245, RapidRide B
🚘 Park at the Overlake Park & Ride garage
Join us! We love meeting new people! - Eastside Urbanism Weekly Meetup!Jack Sprat, Redmond, WA
Every Thursday, we are at Jack Sprat in Esterra Park hanging out and talking about our built environment. Grab some food or a drink! Meet neighbors and hear about what's going on locally! All are welcome!
Is there a particular way that your city is failing you? Want to figure out how you can do something about it? Did you move here from somewhere that is quite different? Are you unable to find housing that meets your needs where you want to live? Is your commute miserable? Do you bike, take transit, or wish you could? What is working here and what isn't? Let's talk about it!
Find us at Jack Sprat! Look for orange t-shirts, our logo tablecloth, bike helmets, or the big group of people excitedly talking about zoning rules and bus routes. Arriving late or leaving early is just fine - the cafe now closes at 8pm, the last trains run around 9:30pm, and we'll be there until we're done :)
Event RSVPs on this website do not paint an accurate picture - we usually are a group of 10-25 people each week. This group is mostly active on our Discord server - please join if you'd like to connect!
Esterra Park can be reached in many ways!
🚲 520 trail via Overlake Village Pedestrian Bridge
🚉 2 Line via Overlake Village Station
🚍 222, 223, 226, 245, RapidRide B
🚘 Park at the Overlake Park & Ride garage
Join us! We love meeting new people!
