Welcome back to cooler weather, fall flowers on display and a robust September community meeting! Doors open at 6:15, presentations start at 6:30 sharp.
SPD Southwest Precinct Captain Bair will be joining us to discuss police response and ways we can impact this/these issue(s). Like many other neighborhoods, Highland Park, South Delridge and Riverview have been experiencing an uptick in shots fired and other violence, specifically:
- At 12th and Holden vicinity around 7PM on Sunday Aug 30 – SPD 26-258046 – where a 21-year-old man was wounded in arm and leg. He was walking at the time of shooting with a relative.
- At 16th and Barton around Noon on Tuesday Sept 1 – SPD 26-259960 – where another man was seriously wounded after altercation with victim.
- At 12th and Holden not sure exact location but Tuesday Sept 1 at 9PM at 12th and Holden when a neighbor walking her dog heard shots fired.
- On Sept 1, at the vicinity of 18th SW and SW Cloverdale multiple gunshots reports around 4AM with casings found.
There are urgent questions in our community regarding whether there have been any arrests related to these shootings or if there are any other updates that can be shared on the investigation(s), and whether these shootings are connected to other incidents, such as armed robberies and stabbings, within our precinct or other Seattle neighborhoods. We are asking what SPD and the city are doing to investigate and prevent future shootings and hope to collectively brainstorm what constructive things the community can do to reduce shootings in our neighborhood.
HPAC welcomes Homestead Community Land Trust – Since 2017 HPAC has been advocating for affordable housing and street level commercial improvements at the former Dumar City Light property on the southwest corner of 16th Ave. SW and SW Holden St.
Homestead Community Land Trust the non-profit developer selected to design and building this project and SMR Architects have been working to incorporate the community’s early guidance about what should be built at the former Dumar Substation site. They will share an update on the project’s design and permitting timeline and invite further community input, particularly on options for the ground-floor commercial or retail space. They will also answer general questions about the project.
We will also have a brief construction update from the adjacent Holden Natural Drainage Systems Project – which will finally be starting the work this fall.
Meanwhile-Around the neighborhood:
HPIC Brew night at Georgetown
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The HPIC Board & members invite all to come out for a drink and support the Highland Park Improvement Club! Georgetown Brewing Company is generously hosting a fundraising night for us and donating 50% of all draft beer sales directly to HPIC!!
- Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Georgetown Brewing Company (5200 Denver Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108)
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun evening of great beer and community support. Kids and dogs are welcome too!
Please let them know if you can make it by filling out the brief RSVP form on the Pint Night Event Page.
Stories Connect Us – FREE Movie Screening and Panel Discussion:
- Date: Friday, Sept. 26
- Time: 6-8:30PM
- Location: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW
SPU invites community members to a fun, free event at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center where we will learn about things happening in Longfellow Creek through watching the documentaries Freelance Beaver Detective, and Emotional Tourist: Raising a New Generation, participating in an art activity and learning how Seattle Public Utilities will be helping protect the creek through projects in the neighborhood.
RSVP here!
As Seattle begins the search for its next permanent Chief of Police, Seattle Neighborhood Group is hosting a series of community listening sessions to create space for residents to share their experiences, perspectives, and hopes for the future of public safety in our city.
We invite you to share what qualities, leadership, experience, and priorities you believe are important in Seattle’s next Police Chief. Your voice is an important part of this conversation. South Seattle will be:
Sat. Sept. 26 – 12-2pm
Finally In memorium: It is with sadness we share that Former HPAC chair and longtime resident of White Center and Highland Park, Dan Mullins passed away in his sleep on August 26 at his home in Mexico. We remember him here for his community spirit, tireless advocacy and joyous spirit. He loved gardening, dogs, cooking and people; always making a point to offer food and social time at every HPAC meeting. He was one of the founding organizers of the HP Not-So-Silent Night Parade tradition as well as speaking out for the neighborhood on various impactful issues over the years such as the Jail Proposal, Nickelsville, and was a strong supporter of local businesses. With his booming voice he was a master of HPIC fundraiser raffles, and we know he will be a natural leading meetings in the great beyond. Thank you Dan for your service to the community.
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