MAY 16 & 17, 2026
U District Streetfair
At the 2026 U District Streetfair we presented eight U District projects proposed, funded, or already in progress, seeking votes by ping pong ball from visitors. In addition, we collected numerous petition signatures in support of several of these projects.
In spite of the rainy Saturday, this year we collected 2,456 votes for our eight proposed initiatives. That's 3 votes per minute on average!!
In spite of the rainy Saturday, this year we collected 2,456 votes for our eight proposed initiatives. That's 3 votes per minute on average!!
U District Streetfair
The U District Street Fair returned for its 55th year during the weekend of May 16-17, kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 6 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over The Ave. The two-day event also features free live music and performances, and more food trucks and booths than ever!
This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 70,000 visitors and now is accessible by link light rail which will transport visitors to the middle of the event.
Our booth at this year's U District Streetfair featured eight of our progressive initiatives below:
Regional Center Plan
Who should shape our neighborhood's future: all of us, or the City without us?
The City is drafting a Regional Center Plan that will define the University District for the next 20 years. It will determine what gets built, who can afford to stay, how we move through our streets, and what kind of neighborhood we become.
The Ave for All
Do you want our public right-of-way to prioritize people & small businesses—not just cars?
University Way has always been the heart of the U District. It is home to local businesses, community gatherings, and one of Seattle's most culturally distinctive street corridors. But its sidewalks are narrow, seating is scarce, and for decades the street has prioritized vehicle throughput over the people who give it life.
The Ave as One Lane
Do you want our public right-of-way to prioritize people & small businesses—not just cars?
University Way is one of Seattle's most culturally distinctive corridors, home to local businesses, community gatherings, and the daily life of the U District. Yet for decades, its design has prioritized vehicle throughput over the people and businesses that make it worth visiting. That does not have to be the tradeoff.
Union Bay Nature Trail
Do you want a nature trail from the U-Village bus stop to Union Bay?
The Union Bay Natural Area is an urban natural area of restored wetland and shoreline near the University of Washington. The space offers educational opportunities, ecological habitat, and recreational use, but reaching the site is not always straightforward for all visitors.
2026 Games in U District
Do you want to watch the World Cup™ live for free in the U District this summer?
The final two matches are the most-watched sporting events on the planet. This July, the U District is your front-row seat — outside, together, and free. For the final weekend of the 2026 FIFA® World Cup™ games, we will transform the heart of the neighborhood into a two-day celebration of soccer, community, and pure global energy, welcoming everyone to participate in a free event for all ages, abilities, and interests.
Safe Crossing Over I-5
Do you prioritize the movement of people, not just cars on this bridge between two communities?
For many, the 45th St bridge over I-5 is the only option for walking and biking between the Wallingford and U District urban areas, the light rail station, and north UW Campus. We have been working for years to make this crossing safer for everyone. We are still waiting.
Outdoors On The Ave
Do you want to enjoy live music and outdoor movies in the U District again this summer?
This August and September, our 6th annual outdoor music and movie series returns to the square at U District Station. Last summer, 1,479 neighbors gathered here for concerts, films, and dance, with most arriving on foot and staying for the fun. That is the kind of neighborhood we are building together.
Tiny House Village
Do you support locating a Tiny House Village in the University District?
In 2024, 16,868 people experienced homelessness in King County, 58% of them unsheltered. Among those, 57% were last stably housed right here in King County. We share these numbers to inform, and ask readers to hold them lightly: behind every statistic is a whole person with a life story marked by hope and grief, and a fundamental desire to live with dignity and safety.
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