We are canceling our regularly scheduled HPAC meeting for April, which was to be this Wednesday- instead, we would like to encourage our members to join in the first HPAC Greening Committee event on Saturday (4/26) from 9am-12pm at the Delridge and Myrtle Stairway, which runs west from Sanislo Elementary to Delridge. They will be cleaning theContinue reading “HPAC April events in lieu of our meeting this Wednesday!”
Category Archives: Announcements
March HPAC Agenda
This month’s agenda includes: Homestead Community Land Trust: We’ve been getting inquiries about properties for sale around the neighborhood with “Homestead” signs, so we’ve invited a guest speaker from Homestead Community Land Trust to come tell us what they do. Neighborhood Park and Street Fund: overview the projects submitted for grants in our district HighlandContinue reading “March HPAC Agenda”
DEPAVE Highland Park Improvement Club!
Mark your calendars now for March 22 so you don’t miss out on this really fun event kicking off the beginning of the dramatic change to the HPIC parking lot into a courtyard! You thought the raingardens and cisterns were changing things, wait until you see what’s coming. Depave Day (more info on their website)Continue reading “DEPAVE Highland Park Improvement Club!”
Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit
As discussed at our January HPAC meeting, Mayor Ed Murray plans to hold a Seattle Neighborhood Summit to improve how the city works with neighborhoods and community leaders. Some of the themes that will be used to drive the summit’s discussions include calls for commitment, action and ongoing conversation Summit planners say this is the first stepContinue reading “Mayor’s Neighborhood Summit”
Roxbury Street Safety Input Opportunity
HPAC has been involved in this project, and unfortunately this opportunity falls on the same night as our regular monthly meeting, but need to put it out there for those of you that can make it there to give input on the very important SW Roxbury Street Road Safety Corridor Project. You could even make itContinue reading “Roxbury Street Safety Input Opportunity”
February HPAC Meeting Agenda
HPAC meeting next Wednesday Night, 2/26: HPIC’s Greening Committee will meet at 6:00, potluck starts at 6:30, and HPAC meeting will start at 7:00 at HPIC on 12th and Holden. So far, the agenda includes: an official announcement of the formation of HPAC’s very own Greening Committee: HPAC member Craig Rankin has taken the lead onContinue reading “February HPAC Meeting Agenda”
Volunteer Opportunity at Kenyon trail between 14th and 15th
On Feb. 23 and March 2 from 1 to 4 pm, some Highland Park Neighbors are having their final two work parties associated with a Small Sparks grant on Feb 23rd and March 2nd if anyone wants to join the fun at 14th and Kenyon. The “Kenyon Street Right-Of-Way Beautification Project” received a $1000 grant from the City of Seattle/DepartmentContinue reading “Volunteer Opportunity at Kenyon trail between 14th and 15th”
West Seattle Transportation Coalition
The West Seattle Transportation Coalition is a Peninsula-wide organization working to address transportation and mobility issues for Seattle’s largest constituency. Representing more than 100,000 people living and working in the 10 square mile area between the Duwamish River and Puget Sound, these community leaders, advocates, business owners, and residents are working to address transportation andContinue reading “West Seattle Transportation Coalition”
Utility Discount Program and Project Share
As winter approaches, the heat’s kicking on, and the utility bills start to creep up- ahhh! The Utility Discount Program is an income-qualified program that can help you reduce your electric bill, and also save on other utilities like water, sewer, and garbage. You may be eligible, check it out here. The Utility Discount Program alsoContinue reading “Utility Discount Program and Project Share”
HPAC’s Official Comment for City Light’s Public Hearing on Surplus Properties
We submitted an official comment on the Surplus Properties that we felt reflected the sentiment felt at our September meeting: We would like to request a re-zone of the Dumar site (16th and Holden) from residential to NC1-30 to match the other corner properties’ zoning before it is sold. This would not only help City Light earn more moneyContinue reading “HPAC’s Official Comment for City Light’s Public Hearing on Surplus Properties”
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