Graham Street
What's Happening Now?
We are in the initial phase of the Graham Street Station Area Planning project, focusing on partnerships with community organizations, residents, and agency partners. We are learning about the work already happening in the Graham neighborhood and looking at how community planning can support and strengthen those efforts.
Join us at the Graham Block Party!
We’re excited to share what we’ve been hearing from the community so far. These early conversations are helping shape the future of Graham, and we want to keep the momentum going.
On Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Eddy Street will turn into a block party with free food, cultural performances, and activities for all ages. Local businesses, residents, and community groups are coming together to showcase the heart of Graham and celebrate the people who have been shaping this neighborhood’s future.
The Graham Block Party is more than a celebration. It is also a chance for the community to imagine what’s ahead. We’ll continue gathering community priorities, build on the Graham Street Community Vision report, bring public space to life, lift up local businesses, and honor the milestones and community that make Graham unique.
More info on the Graham Block Party!
About This Project
The people in the Graham neighborhood represent many cultures and spoken languages. Many generations have lived in this area for decades and new residents continue to make it their home. It's a place where people work, play, learn, practice faith, and build community. A decade ago, the Graham community came together to envision the growth and change they wanted for their neighborhood with light rail on the horizon. Building on several investments from our Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), cultural institutions and community organizations are anchoring in place as they prepare for the changes ahead. These EDI investments make it even more important that station area planning reflects and strengthens the City’s long-term commitment to anti-displacement and equitable growth.
We have partnered with the Seattle Department of Transportation and are working with this community to plan for the Graham neighborhood ahead of the construction of a light rail stop at Graham and MLK. Our planning process builds on this community's Graham Street neighborhood vision and is being developed through further engagement with community-based organizations, businesses, residents, and visitors to this area. Working collaboratively, we intend to better understand and explore strategies that can improve transportation access, support housing stability, and create welcoming public spaces that honor the cultural and intergenerational fabric of this neighborhood for generations to come.
The Graham Street Station Area Plan aims to reflect the priorities of people who live and work in the Graham neighborhood. We look forward to connecting with you!
Project Area
Graham Street Station Area Planning focuses on areas where we expect potential changes to the neighborhood due to opportunities for increased regional access from the construction of an additional light rail station at MLK Jr Way S & S Graham St, between Columbia City and Othello stations.
The smaller area is within a half-mile walk from the proposed Graham Street Station. Through this planning process, we will focus on how land use and public amenities can support community-identified priorities.
The larger area is within a one-mile walk to Graham Street Station. This represents the area where we think a majority of future light rail riders could choose to use the proposed Graham Street Station. Through this planning process, we will identify and prioritize transportation projects to improve neighborhood access for people walking, rolling, biking, and taking transit.
Please note that the project area boundary shows the general area we are planning for, and may change as the project progresses.
Project Timeline
Phase 1: Share, Learn, Vision, June 2025- September 2025
Build on previously identified community vision to confirm priorities and goals for the community.
Phase 2: Exploring Ideas, October 2025 - March 2026
Develop the priorities and goals into preliminary strategies and projects.
Phase 3: Finalizing, April 2026 - September 2026
Prioritize, confirm, and finalize strategies and projects into an action plan.
Project Documents
Graham Street: A Community Driven Neighborhood Vision (2019) was produced by the Graham Street Community Action Team and Puget Sound Sage.
Sound Transit’s Graham Street Station page – Sound Transit is planning to construct the station by 2031. Note that this is separate from the Graham Street Station Area Plan, which focuses on the neighborhood around the station, not the station itself.
A Graham Street Station Area Planning Existing Condition Report is coming soon.