UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Homes
- Median price: $388,000
Crime
- Per 1,000 residents: 83
Schools and Parks
- 4th-graders passing the WASL: 79%
- Park acreage: 61
Commute (minutes)
- To downtown Seattle: 8
- To Redmond: 18
Population
- Estimates: 17,665
Characteristics
- A vibrant student neighborhood for the UW.
ROOSEVELT
Homes
- Median price: $303,250
Crime
- Per 1,000 residents: 92
Schools and Parks
- 4th-graders passing the WASL: 67%
- Park acreage: 61
Commute (minutes)
- To downtown Seattle: 7
- To Redmond: 17
Population
- Estimates: 7,781
Characteristics
- Family-owned business make up the majority of the commmercial core.
University District/ Roosevelt
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Just a few blocks from the University of Washington campus, University Way—The Ave, as it’s commonly called—has been an off-campus haven for many UW students since the 1940s. Now, five years after undergoing a wide streetscape makeover that replaced The Ave’s infrastructure, businesses are making a comeback, drawing Seattleites of all ages in search of eclectic finds, especially the section between 43rd and 50th streets. Whether you’re looking for trendy vintage fashion, a hard-to-find title at the mainstay University Book Store or hoping to grab some international fare, be it tortellini or Thai, you’ll find it on The Ave. Seattelites (and often the post-collegiate crowd) are also drawn to the nearby Roosevelt district, known for its electic and laid-back vibe. The streets are lined with storefronts touting the merits of meditation, massage, astrology, yoga and other alternative practices, in addition to quiet cafés, restaurants and shops.
Articles
An Urban Safari Through the Roosevelt Neighborhood
Wide-ranging interests draw Seattleites to this eclectic and laid-back neighborhood
Urban Safari: The Ave
A strip that’s heavy on college haunts, The Ave between 43rd and 50th streets offers more than just student watching.From Creative to Japanese Designs, More Of Our Favorite Boutiques
Seattle is ripe with specialized clothing stores. Here are the picks that we couldn't fit in the magazineIn the Dawg House
Aging Husky Stadium needs an overhaul before it falls apart—and to compete in NCAA football recruiting. But with a $300 million price tag, who’s going to foot the bill? And will a renovated stadium help the Huskies get on a winning track?
The Insider's Beauty Guide
The city’s best boutique salons, up-and-coming (and affordable) stylists, spas and services.
Fashion School
Art Institute grad opens elegant, affordable U-District shop, Turquoise.
Sutra
Yoga duo brings yogi sensibilities to Wallingford eatery.Blog Entries
Farmers markets? In this weather? Yep!
Don't be a fareweather farmers market friend! Some very brave farmers are making the trek to the U-District farmers market tomorrow; the least you can do is show up.Isabelle Pauwels: The Brink
Saturday, January 30 - Thursday, May 6Dont miss the Vancouver, B.C.-based video installation artist at the Henry
I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith
Saturday, March 6 - Sunday, August 15An exhibit at the Henry Art Gallery by Kiki Smith demonstrates how snapshots, video collaborations and explorations with computer-based techniques have influenced this controversial artist.
Seattle Children’s Community Health Fair
Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The 8th annual event will be held at Children's Hospital
Trey McIntyre Project
Thursday, March 18 - Saturday, March 20 at 8p.m.Leap up and get tickets to Trey McIntyre.
Elsa Nilsson Quartet
Friday, March 19 at 9:30 p.m.Swing by Lucid's happy hour for a rambunctious jazz mix
Laws of Attraction
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.Phillip Lopate, Marya Sea Kaminski and Emily Warn discuss the laws of attraction.
Molly Wizenberg
Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m.Seattle-based writer and food guru Molly Wizenberg will read from and sign her book, A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table (coming out in paperback this month), during a University Book Store appearance.
20th Annual Walk MS at Husky Stadium
Sunday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. - noonGet those sneaks out and help create a world free of MS
Experimental Education Dinner and Auction
Saturday, May 15 at 6 p.m.The 9th Annual fundraiser is to benefit children with special needs
