We're building a community of engaged Shoreline residents who use advocacy, social connection, and creative partnerships to make Shoreline the most liveable city in Washington.
The future we are building is:
Green. And so we push the city to be aggressive and creative in meeting its climate goals and becoming a leader for our region.
Affordable. And so we demand policies that create abundant and fair housing and services, ensure equity, and support small businesses.
Mobile. And so we advocate for infrastructure and policy that supports walking, biking, transit and equitable, accessible mobility.
Engaged. And so we make it easy for Shoreliners to understand, engage with, and effect change in the city they call home.
Joyful. And so we create opportunities for connection, fun, and inspiration in rediscovering the community and the place we share.
Join US!
Friday, September 20, 3-7pm
In front of Ridgecrest Books
512 NE 165th StWe'll be taking over a couple of street parking spots to hang out, play games, and have fun. We'll have crafts activities for kids and adults, and an urbanist poetry reading (!) at 3:30.Bike need fixing? Shoreline Tool Library's mobile bike mechanic will be there to help from 4-6.What’s Park(ing) Day? It’s a national event where people all over the country temporarily transform parking spots into mini pop-up parks / play spaces for neighbors to gather.Want to volunteer on the day? Let us know on the RSVP form!
Urbanist Shoreline Advocacy Workshop
Tuesday, October 8, 6:30-8pm
Shoreline Tool Library
16610 Aurora Avenue N
Come learn how you can advocate for safer streets, better transportation, and a more liveable community in this FREE workshop in partnership with the Shoreline Tool Library's Bike Shack.
Urbanist Shoreline Happy Hour
Tuesday, October 22, 7-9pm
Ridgecrest Public House
520 NE 165th St
Come meet your neighbors and raise a glass to welcoming, walkable neighborhoods!
Our happy hours are fun, casual, and 100% icebreaker-free!
Meet on the back patio.
Stay in touch!
We'll send periodic communications about social, advocacy, and community opportunities. We will never spam you!
Urbanist Shoreline is a community group based in Shoreline, WA.
Website (c) 2024, Urbanist Shoreline.
About US
We're a group of Shoreline residents who believe that our city can be welcoming, accessible, connected, safe, green, and joyful. We believe civic life is for everyone, and that getting involved in your community shouldn't require any special skills. We believe in fighting hard for the liveable city we want to see, and in having fun and making friends along the way!Meet our volunteer leadership team
How we work
1. We advocate directly at the city, state, and county level for infrastructure and policies that will make Shoreline more liveable and more equitable. We deliver testimony and write letters, meet with decisionmakers, and build, train, and strengthen a constituency of actively engaged residents to make change. We compile data and stories from across our community and beyond to help build the case for urbanist policies.2. We create experiences and build community in support of a liveable Shoreline. Civic life should never be lonely, so we plan walking and biking tours and low-key social events (really just hangouts) that celebrate community, help create a sense of place, and show the possibilities in our city. Have an idea? We highly encourage others to lead experiences and events that help share unique perspectives.3. We support and amplify the work of others in our space.
We collaborate closely with other organizations and individuals in our region leading the way on safe streets, affordable housing, climate action, accessibility and more. We help get the word out about campaigns we are aligned with but are not leading. We share resources, opportunities, and gossip, with an aim to keep it loose, keep it nimble, and keep it collaborative.
Stay in touch!
We'll send periodic communications about social, advocacy, and community opportunities. We will never spam you!
Urbanist Shoreline is a community group based in Shoreline, WA.
Website (c) 2024, Urbanist Shoreline.
Volunteer Leadership
Urbanist Shoreline was started by Shoreline neighbors who wanted a way to connect with others who share our vision of a move liveable, more vibrant and more equitable future for the city we call home.Have ideas and/or time to spare? We are actively looking for others to join our volunteer leadership team!Contact us
Katie Lorah grew up in Seattle and moved to Shoreline in 2021 after nearly 20 years on the East Coast. She's spent her career at community organizations advocating for parks & open spaces, sustainable transportation, and civic engagement. She is currently the chair of Shoreline's Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services & Tree Board.
Tom Lang moved to Shoreline
with his family in 2024 after living 13 years in North Seattle. He envisions Shoreline streets that are safe for kids to play in, corner stores in every neighborhood, and neighbors who won’t be priced out. With a decade of experience in grassroots community organizing, he’s ready to make that happen.
Jonathan Garner lives in the Echo Lake neighborhood and enjoys riding his bike around our quiet little city. He's been a community organizer and city planner personally and professionally for a combined 20+ years, from small town revitalization to large city urban design. His dream for Shoreline is a charming city full of activity and connected through greenways, bikeways, civic spaces, neighborhoods, and friends.
Shoreline PARK(ing) Day!
Friday, September 20, 3-7pm
In front of Ridgecrest Books
512 NE 165th StWe'll be taking over a couple of street parking spots to hang out, play games, and have fun. We'll have crafts activities for kids and adults, and an urbanist poetry reading (!) at 3:30.Bike need fixing? Shoreline Tool Library's mobile bike mechanic will be there to help from 4-6.What’s Park(ing) Day? It’s a national event where people all over the country temporarily transform parking spots into mini pop-up parks / play spaces for neighbors to gather.Want to volunteer on the day? Let us know on the RSVP form!