What we’re about
We’re the St. Louis Urbanists, a grassroots advocacy group working to create safer and more effective infrastructure for pedestrians, bicycle users, transit riders, and even car drivers in the St. Louis region. Our movement aims to promote better urban design through education, organization, and engagement at every level.
We hope to create a community for like-minded individuals to hang out and discuss transportation, urban design, local politics, and other similar topics. You can join us at our online Discord server, where we share tactical wins, post resources, and discuss local issues.
Our main in-person meetups are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. These meetings are open to all. The first half of these meetings is formal discussion of our organization and project updates, and the second half is social.
In addition, we have a number of recurring meetups, such as Social Bike Rides, Urbanist Book Club, and Bus Bike Brunch. We're always coming up with new meetup ideas, and let us know if you have an idea of your own!
For more information, check out https://stlurbanists.org.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Social Bike Ride to Jefferson Barracks ParkCarondelet Park, St. Louis, MO
Our social rides are open to riders of all abilities, and the focus is on socializing with other urbanists as we explore different bike trails in the St. Louis region. See you there!
We will meet at the Carondelet Park Pavilion and depart at 10:30am. From there, we will head south on Grant's Trail and the Mississippi Greenway before reaching Jefferson Barracks Park. We will stop for a water break and social break before arriving back at Carondelet Park around 11:45pm.
After the bike ride, attendees may join us for an optional BusBikeBrunch meetup at Speakeasy Cafe, a coffee shop on the edge of Carondelet Park.
- BusBikeBrunch - Speakeasy CafeSpeakeasy cafe, Saint Louis, MO
Join BusBikeBrunch for a friendly brunch and discussion about how we can make St. Louis a more livable city. Attendees are encouraged (though not required) to walk, bike, or take public transit to the event.
This month, we'll be meeting at Speakeasy Cafe, a coffee shop in Carondelet. It's accessible via the #8, #70, and #73 buses. Attendees arriving by bike are invited to join us for our Social Bike Ride, which will take place immediately before brunch.
- St. Louis Urbanists Monthly MeetupSt. Louis Public Library - Central Library, St. Louis, MO
Join us at our next monthly meeting! The first half of these meetings is formal discussion of our organization and project updates, and the second half is social.
Can't make this event? Join us on our online Discord server or at one of our later meetups - usually on the second Sunday of each month. For more information, check out https://stlurbanist.org.
To join us virtually, go to : https://meet.jit.si/STLUrbanistsMonthlyMeeting
See you soon!
- Urbanist Bookclub - The Urban Bestiary by Lyanda Lynn HauptLeft Bank Books, St. Louis, MO
This month we will be reading The Urban Bestiary by Lyanda Lynn Haupt.
This is the in-person event, with limited space. Please RSVP as soon as you can to reserve your spot.
Don't have the book yet? Grab a copy at the library, or go check out Left Bank Books to grab a copy!
If you are interested in the book, but can't make the meeting, you're still welcome to discuss it in our discord.
