Category Archives: Announcements

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”

Response to Camp Second Chance Permit Renewal

On June 7, 2018, the City of Seattle Human Services Department announced that the permit for Camp Second Chance would be renewed for an additional 12 months on the site known as the Myers Way Parcels. In response, the Highland Park Action Committee issued a joint statement with the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council toContinue reading “Response to Camp Second Chance Permit Renewal”

Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office Views Highland Park Way / SW Holden Intersection Congestion

HPAC leaders and neighbors met with Kyla Blair, Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office, to discuss the need for improvements for Highland Park Way and SW Holden intersection. We did brief walk through of the area during the height of the morning commute on Wednesday morning so the Mayor’s office could understandContinue reading “Director of External Relations and Outreach for the Mayor’s Office Views Highland Park Way / SW Holden Intersection Congestion”

HPAC’s June 27th meeting will be with SPD & Parks – Mayor Durkan To Be RESCHEDULED for Fall 2018.

NOTE: Due to scheduling issues, the Mayor will not be attending this month. Mayor Durkan will be joining us for in Fall 2018. June meeting start time will be 7:00 pm and doors open at 6:30 pm.   Agenda this month will focus on crime and RV parking and policies concerning encampments on Parks Department property. 7:00 PM Welcome fromContinue reading “HPAC’s June 27th meeting will be with SPD & Parks – Mayor Durkan To Be RESCHEDULED for Fall 2018.”

May Flowers Brings… SDOT to Our Next Meeting!

Join us on Wednesday, May 23, 2018  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) Doors open at 6:30 – Meeting from 7:00 – 8:30 pm HPAC Meeting Agenda 7:00 Welcome from HPAC Chair 7:05 Approval of previous meeting minutes (provide linkContinue reading “May Flowers Brings… SDOT to Our Next Meeting!”