HPAC urges our neighbors to support the Anti-Displacement Ordinance that would authorize additional displacement mitigations for housing projects located in South Park, Rainier Beach, Othello, Bitter Lake, and Westwood-Highland Park. These neighborhoods have been identified as having a high risk of displacement and low access to opportunity, according to Growth and Equity: Analyzing Impacts on Displacement and Opportunity RelatedContinue reading “Join HPAC in Supporting Councilmember Lisa Herbold’s Anti-Displacement Ordinance”
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Should HPAC Support Camp Second Chance Permit Extension?
Highland Park Action Committee (HPAC) has been requested to support the permit extension by two community groups, Martin Westerman, Director of Seattle Green Spaces Coalition (SGSC) and CSC Community Advisory Committee. We have also received emails from neighbors about issues with encampments and RVs in the neighborhood not being addressed. Please take our short anonymousContinue reading “Should HPAC Support Camp Second Chance Permit Extension?”
Join Us for the Next HPAC Mtg Weds. 1/23/2019
Where: All HPAC meetings are held at the Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden, Seattle, WA 98106 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (from Jan – June & Sept – October) Agenda as follows: 7:00p Welcome from HPAC Acting Chair Gunner Scott 7:05p Community Announcements HPIC Other 7:10p HPAC Executive Committee Updates Elections Coming in Feb.Continue reading “Join Us for the Next HPAC Mtg Weds. 1/23/2019”
NOVEMBER 28 SPECIAL MEETING WITH SDOT
MEETING WITH SDOT Wednesday, November 28, 2018 6:30 – 7:30 PM PST Highland Park Improvement Club (1116 SW Holden St, Seattle, 98106) Friends, In October, the Seattle Department of Transportation informed the Highland Park Action Committee of proposed small changes to the intersection of Highland Park Way SW and SW Holden St to promoteContinue reading “NOVEMBER 28 SPECIAL MEETING WITH SDOT”
HPAC 2018 OCTOBER MEETING
Join us for our LAST meeting of 2018 on Weds. October 24, 2018 at 7:00 PM All HPAC meetings are held at the Highland Park Improvement Club, 1116 SW Holden St. Seattle, WA 98106 on the 4th Wednesday of the month (from Jan – June & Sept – October) Doors open at 6:30 – MeetingContinue reading “HPAC 2018 OCTOBER MEETING”
HPAC Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2018
(Draft for Approval) The meeting was called to order by HPAC Chair Charlie Omana at 7:00pm. Executive members present: Vice-Chair Gunner Scott, Secretary James Tucker, and Treasurer Michelle Glassley. Community discussion with SPD SW Precinct Lieutenants Steve Strand and Ron Smith and Robert Stowers from Seattle Parks and Recreation Ron Smith, who is retiring afterContinue reading “HPAC Meeting Minutes – June 27, 2018”
An Update on the Highland Park Way/SW Holden Intersection
Neighbors, This afternoon I received word from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) that in the coming weeks there will be improvements to the intersection of SW Holden Street and Highland Park Way SW to promote safety and predictability. Residents near the intersection can expect to receive letters in the proceeding days, but the communication canContinue reading “An Update on the Highland Park Way/SW Holden Intersection”
Follow-up Letter to Mayor Durkan
Dear members, The following letter was submitted to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on September 10, 2018 in preparation for her visit to Highland Park for the September 26 meeting of the Highland Park Action Committee: September 10, 2018 Mayor Jenny A. Durkan City of Seattle 600 4th Ave, 7th Floor Seattle, WA 98104 Dear MayorContinue reading “Follow-up Letter to Mayor Durkan”
Mayor Jenny Durkan to speak at the Highland Park Action Committee (HPAC) Meeting on Weds., Sept. 26, 2018
NOTE: We will have an earlier start time, doors open at 6:15 pm and meeting will begin at 6:30 PM to accommodate the Mayor’s schedule. Seating is limited to the first 150 people. HPAC Meeting with Guest Speaker Mayor Jenny Durkan Date: Weds. Sept. 26, 2018 Time: 6:15p – 8p Location: Highland Park Improvement ClubContinue reading “Mayor Jenny Durkan to speak at the Highland Park Action Committee (HPAC) Meeting on Weds., Sept. 26, 2018”
A Formal Request for Funding for the Highland Park Way Roundabout
Neighbors, Two weeks ago, the Highland Park Action Committee submitted a letter to Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan requesting funding to complete the Highland Park Way/SW Holden St Roundabout project. Please find the content of the letter below: July 17, 2018 Mayor Jenny A. Durkan City of Seattle 600 4th Ave, 7th Floor Seattle, WA 98104Continue reading “A Formal Request for Funding for the Highland Park Way Roundabout”
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